Public transit buses imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of public transit buses by Israel reached $415.4 million in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $415.4M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $477.2M | 31.3K t |
| 2022 | $349.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $284.1M | 18.9K t |
| 2020 | $177.9M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $246.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $260.7M | 20.7K t |
| 2017 | $225.5M | 18.8K t |
Where Israel imports public transit buses from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $226.2M | 55% |
| Spain | $45.8M | 11% |
| Turkey | $45.0M | 11% |
| Romania | $29.7M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $24.6M | 5.9% |
| Bulgaria | $14.3M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $9.9M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $5.3M | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | $3.3M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.10 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine… | 55% |
| 8702.90 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), n.e.c. in heading 8702, new or used | 24% |
| 8702.40 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or used | 22% |
| 8702.30 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.07 per kg, 78% 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 exports from Israel
Exports of public transit buses by Israel reached $4.3 million in 2024 (725 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.2M | 52% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 30% |
| Belgium | $314K | 7.3% |
| Jordan | $184K | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $142K | 3.3% |
| France | $115K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.6% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 imported by Israel?
Israel imported public transit buses worth $415.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($226.2 million), followed by Spain (11%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.07 per kg in 2024, 78% 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 imports of public transit buses to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $225.5 million in 2017 to $415.4 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2023 at $477.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export public transit buses?
Yes. Israel exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Italy and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $411.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8702.10 (55% of the value) and 8702.90 (24%). 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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