Electric buses imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric buses by Israel reached $90.4 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $162.8 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 | $90.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $162.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $51.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 424 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 221 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 200 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 684 t |
Where Israel imports electric buses from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $90.2M | 100% |
| Turkey | $278K | 0.3% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.95 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 Israel
In 2024, Israel exported electric buses worth $429 thousand (19 tonnes). Belgium alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $314K | 73% |
| France | $115K | 27% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel 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 Israel?
Israel imported electric buses worth $90.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 140 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric buses to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($90.2 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of electric buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $23.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric buses to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $90.4 million in 2024, an increase of 438%. The peak was 2023 at $162.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.5 million a year.
Does Israel also export electric buses?
Yes. Israel exported $429 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium and France. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $90.0 million a 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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