Public transit buses exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported public transit buses worth $375.5 million (20.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 231% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $375.5M | 20.9K t |
| 2023 | $113.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $71.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $68.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt exports public transit buses to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+662% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $281.6M | 75% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38.3M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $15.3M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $11.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 2.7% |
| Libya | $5.0M | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $3.5M | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $2.6M | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.2M | 0.6% |
| Senegal | $1.3M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.30 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine… | 49% |
| 8702.10 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine… | 47% |
| 8702.90 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), n.e.c. in heading 8702, new or used | 3.1% |
| 8702.40 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or used | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.94 per kg, 51% above the world average of $11.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Public transit buses imports to Egypt
Imports of public transit buses by Egypt reached $94.3 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Portugal (42%), China (34%), Japan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $39.5M | 42% |
| China | $31.7M | 34% |
| Japan | $16.4M | 17% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| India | $976K | 1% |
| Germany | $312K | 0.3% |
| United States | $173K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $142K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Vehicles; public transport passenger type.
Common questions
What is the value of public transit buses exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported public transit buses worth $375.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 231% on 2023.
Which countries buy public transit buses from Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($281.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average export price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.94 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $11.87 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of public transit buses from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $375.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import public transit buses?
Yes. Egypt imported $94.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, China and Japan. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $281.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8702.30 (49% of the value) and 8702.10 (47%). 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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