Electric buses imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $52.2 million of electric buses in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 1653% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% 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 | $52.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 41 t |
| 2021 | $573K | 23 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $548K | 40 t |
| 2018 | $950K | 46 t |
| 2017 | $926K | 22 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric buses from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.6M | 89% |
| United States | $3.8M | 7.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $479K | 0.9% |
| India | $78K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.10 per kg, 24% below the world average of $23.68, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric buses imports (HS 8702.40): 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 8702.40: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of electric buses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric buses worth $52.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply electric buses to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($46.6 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.10 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $23.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric buses to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $926 thousand in 2017 to $52.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric buses?
The HS code for electric buses is subheading 8702.40. 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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