Buses (other power types) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of buses (other power types) by South Africa reached $10.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 42% more 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 801 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 814 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 859 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 655 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa exports buses (other power types) to
Most of it went to Malawi (20%), Zimbabwe (15%), Botswana (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $2.1M | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 15% |
| Botswana | $1.5M | 14% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 13% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 13% |
| Lesotho | $992K | 9.3% |
| Namibia | $848K | 8% |
| Tanzania | $601K | 5.6% |
| Angola | $110K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $90K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.82 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) imports to South Africa
Imports of buses (other power types) by South Africa reached $8.2 million in 2024 (594 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.3M | 76% |
| China | $1.6M | 20% |
| India | $225K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $71K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $46K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa buses (other power types) exports (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) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported buses (other power types) worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 93 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy buses (other power types) from South Africa?
Malawi was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Zimbabwe (15%) and Botswana (14%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average export price of buses (other power types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.82 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $10.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of buses (other power types) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import buses (other power types)?
Yes. South Africa imported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, China and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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