Electric buses trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electric buses was worth $3.89 billion in 2024, about 164.1 thousand tonnes. Trade has moved a lot over the period, and up 11% 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 | $3.89B | 164.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.51B | 145.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.48B | 101.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.60B | 57.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.42B | 52.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.00B | 38.8K t |
| 2018 | $419.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2017 | $204.4M | 7.9K t |
Top electric buses exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 45% of world exports, followed by Poland and Turkey. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 56 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.76B | 45% |
| Poland | $516.5M | 13% |
| Turkey | $190.9M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $168.0M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $139.9M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $128.7M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $126.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $122.7M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $106.2M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $103.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $79.6M | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $72.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 140 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $420.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $261.8M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $254.9M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $199.4M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $196.6M | 5.1% |
| United States | $173.0M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $157.9M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $152.9M | 3.9% |
| Romania | $144.1M | 3.7% |
| Greece | $142.6M | 3.7% |
| Norway | $123.9M | 3.2% |
| France | $98.6M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $36.44 per kg and China $19.35 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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The shipment records behind Electric buses (HS 8702.40) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8702.40: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or used. HS 8702 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electric buses?
China exported $1.76 billion in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by Poland (13%) and Turkey (5%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electric buses?
Italy imported $420.8 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and South Korea (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in electric buses?
It was worth $3.89 billion in 2024, about 164.1 thousand tonnes. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 56 countries reported exports and 140 reported imports.
What is the average price of electric buses per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $36.44 per kg and China $19.35 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for electric buses?
The HS code for electric buses is subheading 8702.40, 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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