Diesel buses imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported diesel buses worth $398.8 million (41.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 206 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $398.8M | 41.4K t |
| 2023 | $368.0M | 44.0K t |
| 2022 | $281.5M | 33.4K t |
| 2021 | $200.7M | 25.0K t |
| 2020 | $335.7M | 32.7K t |
| 2019 | $411.7M | 37.4K t |
| 2018 | $248.5M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $168.6M | 17.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports diesel buses from
Most of the value came from Japan (40%), China (26%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.64 per kg, close to the world average of $10.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel buses exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of diesel buses by the United Arab Emirates reached $132.3 million in 2024 (25.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $83.4M | 63% |
| Kuwait | $15.9M | 12% |
| Qatar | $12.7M | 9.6% |
| Angola | $8.0M | 6% |
| Nigeria | $5.1M | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Senegal | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $543K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $542K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $467K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates diesel buses imports (HS 8702.10): 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 8702.10: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel buses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported diesel buses worth $398.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 206 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel buses to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($159.8 million), followed by China (26%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel buses to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $168.6 million in 2017 to $398.8 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2019 at $411.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $301.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export diesel buses?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $132.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $266.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel buses?
The HS code for diesel buses is subheading 8702.10. 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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