What this market covers
Vehicles for ten or more persons with both a spark ignition engine and an electric motor.
Typical segments
- Hybrid minibuses
- Hybrid shuttle buses
- Hybrid vans
Why this market is moving now
- World trade grew 224% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Japan is gaining ground: its exports rose 351% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of petrol hybrid bus (HS 870230) were worth $360.9 million in 2024. | 360.9 USD million | 2024 | |
| World exports were 224% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($111.3 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +224 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| Egypt was the largest exporter in 2024, with 50% of world exports ($182.3 million). | 50 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, Egypt, the United States and the Czech Republic, shipped 73% of world exports in 2024. | 73 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The United Kingdom was the largest importer in 2024, buying $182.3 million, or 51% of world imports. | 51 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 24 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 24 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $12.02 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 12.02 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 30.0 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 30.0 thousand tonnes | 2024 | |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Japan grew fastest, with exports up 351% from 2019 to 2024. | +351 % since 2019 | 2024 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Shuttle operators
- Hotels and resorts
- Fleet operators
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global petrol hybrid bus market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 870230 reached $360.9 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most petrol hybrid bus?
Egypt led world exports in 2024 with 50% of the total, followed by the United States, the Czech Republic and Belgium.
Which countries import the most petrol hybrid bus?
The United Kingdom was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the Dominican Republic, Lithuania and the Netherlands.
Is world trade in petrol hybrid bus growing?
World exports were 224% higher in 2024 than in 2019.
What is the average export price of petrol hybrid bus?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $12.02 per kilogram in 2024.
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