Middle East and Africa Bus Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Middle East and Africa Bus Market Outlook

The market size for buses in the Middle East and Africa reached a volume of more than 29.2 thousand units in 2021. The Middle East and Africa bus market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.10% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a volume of 37.11 thousand units by 2027.

Key Trends in the Market

A bus is a type of large vehicle that helps people to travel from one location to another and usually runs in a fixed route. They are widely used as they offer low-cost transportation within cities and between cities and are ideal for travellers without personal vehicles. By transporting multiple people at a time, they lower carbon emissions and reduce traffic by lessening the number of smaller vehicles plying on the road.

• Governments of countries in the Middle East and Africa are investing their time and energy on clean transportation technologies and renewable energy that is expected to increase the demand and use of buses, helping in the growth of the market.

• Growing public inclination towards using public transportation for travelling short as well as long distance specifically for the tourism purpose has contributed largely towards the growth of the Middle East and Africa bus market. A significant portion of the public primarily use buses for their travel.

• Electric buses are a key trend for the Middle East and Africa bus market. With growing concerns regarding sustainability and environment, governments of countries in the region are investing in electric buses to replace those powered by fossil fuels.

Market Analysis

Based on fuel type, the Middle East and Africa bus market is divided into diesel, electric/hybrid, CNG, and fuel cell, among others. By bus type, the market is bifurcated into intercity bus and intracity bus. On the basis of length, the market is segmented into up to 6 meter, 6-8 meter, 8-10 meter, 12 meter, and 18 meter. Based on body type, the market is categorised into fully built and customisable body. By country, the market is divided into Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Middle East and Africa bus market covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.

• Daimler Truck AG

• AB Volvo

• MAN SE

• Toyota Motor Company

• Marcopolo S.A.

• Higer Bus Company Limited

• Scania AB

• Hyundai Motor Company

• BYD Motors Inc.

• Others

Market Share by Fuel Type

The electric and hybrid fuel type segment are likely to observe rapid growth in the Middle East and Africa bus market in the upcoming years. This can be attributed to the increasing focus by governments in the region to switch to sustainable fuels. Fuels such as petrol, gasoline, and diesel and are becoming more expensive and also lead to harmful emissions, resulting in push for alternative fuel types.

Technological advancements in electric and hybrid bus technology and expansion of charging infrastructure for such vehicles will further support the growth of the electric and hybrid bus segment in the overall bus market. Countries such as Saudi Arabia and South Africa have already deployed several electric buses, while Egypt, among others, have more deployments planned.

Market Share by Length

Buses with lengths 8 to 10 metres are expected to account for a larger share in the Middle East and Africa bus market because of their growing popularity among users and ease of manoeuvring. These lengths of buses provide better mileage in comparison to other types of buses. They can seat anywhere between 30-60 passengers.

With the reasonably compact size of the 8-10 metre bus, it is easier for drivers to move around smaller towns and cities in the Middle East and Africa. More drivers are also available for such buses, as compared to larger buses which require experienced drivers. As such buses are relatively standardised, purchasing 8-10 metre buses is easier and less expensive. All these factors help the bus of this length to dominate the market and contribute to the growth of the overall market as well.

Competitive Landscape

Marcopolo S.A. is a machinery company that manufactures and provides body parts for a variety of coaches including intercity, touring models, and microbus globally. It has its headquarter in State of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil and was founded in 1949. It believes in investing in technology to prepare for the future of collective passenger transport.

Scania AB was founded in 1891 and is based in Sweden. It focuses on the manufacturing of commercial vehicles including trucks, heavy lorries, buses. Apart from vehicles, it is also involved in the manufacturing of diesel engines that are used in heavy vehicles, marine vehicles, and for various other purposes too.

BYD Motors Inc. was established in 1995 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It is a motor vehicle manufacturing company that specialises in IT, new energy, and automobiles. It is known for supplying rechargeable batteries including nickel cadmium batteries, handset Li-ion battery, keypads, and cell phone chargers all around the globe.

Other market players include Yutong Bus Co. Ltd., Daimler Truck Holding AG, AB Volvo, MAN SE, Toyota Motor Company, Higer Bus Company Limited, and Hyundai Motor Company among others.

Key Highlights of the Report