Buses (other power types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in buses (other power types) was worth $2.50 billion in 2024, about 243.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.50B | 243.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.53B | 268.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.07B | 243.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.18B | 325.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.26B | 272.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.44B | 323.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.20B | 301.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.14B | 284.1K t |
Top buses (other power types) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (20%), Japan (16%) and the United States (13%). 93 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 49%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $487.6M | 20% |
| Japan | $401.3M | 16% |
| United States | $337.1M | 14% |
| Canada | $248.4M | 9.9% |
| Poland | $184.0M | 7.4% |
| France | $163.3M | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $138.8M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $110.9M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $81.5M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $34.6M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $34.1M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $33.3M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Canada is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 192 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $282.1M | 11% |
| United States | $253.1M | 10% |
| Mexico | $239.5M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $180.1M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $110.9M | 4.4% |
| France | $109.7M | 4.4% |
| Israel | $97.8M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $97.2M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76.1M | 3% |
| Sweden | $74.3M | 3% |
| Georgia | $63.5M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $53.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $18.85 per kg and France $7.20 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8702.90: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), n.e.c. in heading 8702, new or used. HS 8702 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most buses (other power types)?
China exported $487.6 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Japan (16%) and the United States (13%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most buses (other power types)?
Canada imported $282.1 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Mexico (10%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in buses (other power types)?
It was worth $2.50 billion in 2024, about 243.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $2.53 billion. 93 countries reported exports and 192 reported imports.
What is the average price of buses (other power types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $18.85 per kg and France $7.20 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for buses (other power types)?
The HS code for buses (other power types) is subheading 8702.90, in chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8702 page.
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