According to customs data from the China Automobile Dealers Association, China exported 8,554 buses in March 2025, marking a 23% year-on-year increase. For the first quarter of 2025, cumulative exports reached 20,135 units, up 20% year-on-year.

Powertrain Breakdown (March & Q1 2025):

Gasoline-powered buses dominated exports, accounting for 63.7% (March) and 63.9% (Q1) of total shipments, with year-on-year growth of 11% and 16%, respectively.

Diesel-powered buses held 17% (March) and 19.3% (Q1) of the market, ranking third and second, respectively.

Battery electric buses (BEBs) represented 19.2% (March) and 16.7% (Q1) of exports, ranking second and third. They surged by 211% and 101% year-on-year, respectively.

Top 10 Export Destinations in March 2025:

Saudi Arabia: 1,110 units (12.98% market share), the sole country exceeding 1,000 units.

Vietnam: 737 units (8.62% share), up 26% YoY.

Peru: 669 units (7.82% share), up 15% YoY.

Egypt: 619 units (7.24% share), up 180% YoY.

All four nations exceeded 500 units with YoY growth.

Other destinations in the top 10 had <5% share; nine markets grew, with Cuba surging 2,178% and Egypt, Ecuador, Malaysia, UAE, and Uzbekistan all doubling exports.

Top 10 Export Destinations in Q1 2025:

Saudi Arabia: 2,876 units (13.67% share), up 32% YoY.

Vietnam: 2,032 units (9.66% share), up 103% YoY.

Egypt: 1,964 units (9.34% share), up 238% YoY.

Peru: 1,530 units (7.27% share), down 24% YoY.

March 2025 Battery Electric Bus Exports:

Total BEB exports: 1,645 units (+211% YoY).

Top 10 BEB Export Destinations in March 2025:

Nepal: 447 units (27.17% share), up 504% YoY.

Vietnam: 200 units (12.16% share), net growth.

Israel: 167 units (10.15% share), up 8,250% YoY.

Norway: 119 units (7.23% share), up 80% YoY.

UAE: 101 units (6.13% share), up 4,950% YoY.

Top 10 markets: eight grew, with Israel and UAE leading.

Q1 2025 Battery Electric Bus Exports:

Cumulative BEB exports: [Data not fully provided, but key trends below].

Top 10 BEB Export Destinations in Q1 2025:

Nepal: 942 units (26.76% share), up 489% YoY.

Israel: 366 units (10.4% share), up 9,050% YoY.

Norway: 257 units (7.3% share), up 44% YoY.

Vietnam: 200 units (5.6% share), net growth.

Top 10 markets: nine grew, with Israel leading.

China’s bus exports continue to diversify globally, with BEBs driving high-growth opportunities in emerging markets.

Source : www.chinabuses.org

Editor : Isabella

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