+99 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 87021011 were up 99% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.17 billion), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat517.3 EUR million
EU exports of CN 87021011 to countries outside the EU were worth €517.3 million in 2025.
Eurostat2.93 EUR billion
Trade between EU member states in CN 87021011 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €2.93 billion in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +99% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +15% since 2020.
What this market covers
Road vehicles built to carry ten or more passengers, from city transit buses to long distance coaches. Transit agencies, school districts and tour operators buy them.
Typical segments
- City transit buses
- Coaches
- School buses
- Electric buses
Who buys
- Public transit agencies
- School districts
- Tour and charter operators
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Türkiye | 2,058.1 EUR million |
| China | 112.5 EUR million |
| Morocco | 69.5 EUR million |
| North Macedonia | 55.0 EUR million |
| Serbia | 13.5 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 9.8 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €2.33 billion of products under CN code 87021011 (Motor vehicles for the transport of >= 10 persons, incl. driver, with only diesel engine,) from outside the EU in 2025. | 2.33 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 87021011 were up 99% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.17 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | +99 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 87021011 to countries outside the EU were worth €517.3 million in 2025. | 517.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 87021011 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €2.93 billion in 2025. | 2.93 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 87021011 to the EU in 2025, with €2.06 billion, or 88% of extra-EU imports. | 2.06 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 87021011 to the United States were €3.9 million in 2025. | 3.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 87021011 was €16.48 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 16.48 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Spain was the largest EU exporter of CN 87021011 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €94.6 million. | 94.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 2,454 enterprises in NACE class C2910 (Manufacture of motor vehicles) in 2022. | 2,454 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2910 had net turnover of €1,000.00 billion in 2023. | 1,000.00 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2910 employed 1,090,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 1,090,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 976 private establishments in NAICS 336211 (Motor vehicle body manufacturing) in 2025. | 976 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 336211 employed an average of 59,950 people in US private industry in 2025. | 59,950 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 336211 changed by +15% between 2020 (51,952 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +15 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 336211 was $74,413 in 2025. | 74,413 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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The answer on two pages: size, growth and what drives it.
- 2
Market size and outlook
History, the current year and a five-year view with base, low and high cases.
- 3
Segments and regions
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- 4
Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
- 5
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The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU bus market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €2.33 billion of goods under CN 87021011 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €517.3 million.
Where does the EU import bus from?
Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were China, Morocco, North Macedonia.
What is the average import price of bus in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €16.48 per kilogram for CN 87021011 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most bus?
Spain led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Czechia, Germany.
How many US companies are in the bus industry?
BLS counts 976 private establishments in NAICS 336211 (Motor vehicle body manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the bus industry?
Eurostat counts 2,454 enterprises in NACE class C2910 (Manufacture of motor vehicles).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87021011, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2330351620
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87021011, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1171103197; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 2330351620
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87021011, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 517268951
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87021011, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2933891986
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87021011, partner TR, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2058107404
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87021011, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3882951
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87021011, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2330351620, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 1414264
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter ES, product 87021011, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 94621415
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2910, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 2454
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2910, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 1000000
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2910, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 1090000
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336211, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336211, annual_avg_estabs 976
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336211, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336211, annual_avg_emplvl 59950
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336211, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 51952; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 59950
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336211, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336211, avg_annual_pay 74413
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