The market size for buses in the Middle East and Africa reached a volume of more than 30.40 Thousand Units in 2025. The Middle East and Africa bus market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.10% between 2026 and 2035, reaching a volume of 45.43 Thousand Units by 2035.
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Historical Period
Forecast Period
Compound Annual Growth Rate
4.1%
Value in Thousand Units
2026-2035
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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.
"Middle East and Africa Bus Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Fuel Type
Market Breakup by Bus Type
Market Breakup by Length
Market Breakup by Body 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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The market size for buses in the Middle East and Africa reached a volume of more than 30.40 Thousand Units in 2025.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.10% between 2026 and 2035.
The market size for the bus market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to reach a volume of more than 45.43 Thousand Units by 2035.
The major market drivers include rising population, use of CNG, and use of electric or hybrid bus.
The key trends of the market are investment in clean transportation technology, rising public inclination towards public transport, and increased availability of quality buses.
Key market players include 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, and BYD Motors Inc., among others.
A bus is a type of large vehicle that helps people travel from one location to another, usually driving on a fixed route.
Diesel is used by buses because it is safe, reliable, durable, and efficient.
The Middle East and Africa bus market is segmented based on fuel type, bus type, length, body type, and country.
The primary bus types in the market are intercity bus and intracity bus.
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| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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| Breakup by Fuel Type |
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| Breakup by Bus Type |
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| Breakup by Length |
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| Breakup by Body Type |
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| Breakup by Region |
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