Electric buses imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported electric buses worth $3.9 million (155 tonnes). That is 209% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 162% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 155 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 48 t |
| 2022 | $950K | 44 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $387K | 27 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 867 t |
| 2018 | $220K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 0 t |
Where Egypt imports electric buses from
Poland alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.2M | 55% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 36% |
| United States | $152K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $60K | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $47K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.26 per kg, close to the world average of $23.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric buses exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.3 million of electric buses in 2024 (171 tonnes). Germany alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+924% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.8M | 89% |
| Belgium | $520K | 9.8% |
| Hungary | $43K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt electric buses imports (HS 8702.40): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of electric buses imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electric buses worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 209% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric buses to Egypt?
Poland was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Sweden (36%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of electric buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.26 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $23.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric buses to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export electric buses?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Belgium and Hungary. That compares with imports of $3.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for electric buses?
The HS code for electric buses is subheading 8702.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8702 page.
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