Hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) worth $54.1 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 59 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $54.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 527 t |
Where the United States exports hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) to
Dominican Republic alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $30.3M | 56% |
| Canada | $4.5M | 8.3% |
| Mexico | $4.1M | 7.6% |
| Ukraine | $3.9M | 7.3% |
| Guatemala | $3.3M | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Paraguay | $692K | 1.3% |
| Bahamas | $415K | 0.8% |
| Curaçao | $383K | 0.7% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $342K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.08 per kg, close to the world average of $12.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) imports to the United States
Imports of hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) by the United States reached $2.3 million in 2024 (240 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Canada alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.8M | 78% |
| Turkey | $403K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 3.1% |
| Bahamas | $22K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) exports (HS 8702.30): 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 8702.30: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) exported by the United States?
The United States exported hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) worth $54.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 59 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) from the United States?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by Canada (8%) and Mexico (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average export price of hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.08 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $12.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $54.1 million in 2024, an increase of 868%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import hybrid diesel-electric buses (used)?
Yes. The United States imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Turkey and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $51.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hybrid diesel-electric buses (used)?
The HS code for hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) is subheading 8702.30. 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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