Public transit buses imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
Jordan imported $85.3 million of public transit buses in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $85.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $104.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $77.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $40.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $58.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $95.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $84.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $72.0M | 8.4K t |
Where Jordan imports public transit buses from
Most of the value came from South Korea (33%), Japan (30%), China (25%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $27.9M | 33% |
| Japan | $25.6M | 30% |
| China | $21.6M | 25% |
| Egypt | $2.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| United States | $691K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $613K | 0.7% |
| France | $554K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $474K | 0.6% |
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… | 98% |
| 8702.90 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), n.e.c. in heading 8702, new or used | 2% |
| 8702.40 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or used | 0.2% |
| 8702.30 | Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.31 per kg, 47% below the world average of $11.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Jordan?
Jordan imported public transit buses worth $85.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to Jordan?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($27.9 million), followed by Japan (30%) and China (25%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.31 per kg in 2024, 47% below 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 Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.0 million in 2017 to $85.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $104.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 8702.10 (98% of the value) and 8702.90 (2%). 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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