Electric buses imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $173.0 million of electric buses in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 140 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $173.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $133.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $81.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $57.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $37.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $69.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $53.1M | 954 t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 291 t |
Where the United States imports electric buses from
Canada alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $126.3M | 73% |
| China | $26.6M | 15% |
| Turkey | $15.1M | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $701K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $432K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $311K | 0.2% |
| India | $237K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.84 per kg, close to the world average of $23.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric buses exports from the United States
The United States exported $67.6 million of electric buses in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Canada alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $59.5M | 88% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 5.7% |
| Cambodia | $407K | 0.6% |
| Costa Rica | $391K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $337K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $325K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $291K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $280K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $216K | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | $212K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported electric buses worth $173.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 140 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric buses to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($126.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.84 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $23.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric buses to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $173.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $77.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export electric buses?
Yes. The United States exported $67.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Cambodia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $105.4 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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