Buses (other power types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of buses (other power types) by Saudi Arabia reached $8.8 million in 2024 (855 tonnes). That is 89% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $81.4 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 | $8.8M | 855 t |
| 2023 | $81.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $58.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $60.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $56.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $66.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $47.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $75.3M | 9.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports buses (other power types) from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.6M | 52% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 24% |
| Kuwait | $880K | 10% |
| Egypt | $540K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $252K | 2.9% |
| China | $230K | 2.6% |
| Bahrain | $188K | 2.1% |
| France | $18K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.27 per kg, close to the world average of $10.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Buses (other power types) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $760 thousand of buses (other power types) in 2024 (56 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $480K | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $280K | 37% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia buses (other power types) imports (HS 8702.90): 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 8702.90: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), n.e.c. in heading 8702, new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of buses (other power types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported buses (other power types) worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 855 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply buses (other power types) to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and Kuwait (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of buses (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of buses (other power types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.3 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $81.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export buses (other power types)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $760 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for buses (other power types)?
The HS code for buses (other power types) is subheading 8702.90. 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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