France: Bus Market Overview 2021

Bus Market Size in France

The French bus market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2019, after five years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Bus consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bus Production in France

In value terms, bus production expanded modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Bus production peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Bus Exports

Exports from France

Bus exports from France reached X units in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2018 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bus exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Switzerland (X units) were the main destinations of bus exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for bus exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average bus export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bus Imports

Imports into France

In 2019, purchases abroad of public-transport type passenger motor vehicles decreased by -X% to X units, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2010 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, bus imports surged to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Switzerland (X units) constituted the largest bus supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bus imports from Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X units), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Switzerland totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest bus suppliers to France were Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, Switzerland, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Poland (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average bus import price stood at $X per unit in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for public-transport type passenger motor vehicles in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of bus consumption was China (152K units), accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, bus consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (73K units), twofold. Turkey (61K units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of public-transport type passenger motor vehicles in the world?

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China (202K units) remains the largest bus producing country worldwide, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, bus production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (85K units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (80K units), with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of public-transport type passenger motor vehicles to France?

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In value terms, the largest bus suppliers to France were Turkey ($399M), Germany ($317M) and the Czech Republic ($260M), together accounting for 74% of total imports. Poland, Switzerland, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

What are the leading importers of public-transport type passenger motor vehicles from France?

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In value terms, Germany ($251M) remains the key foreign market for bus exports from France, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($87M), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for public-transport type passenger motor vehicles in France?

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In 2019, the average bus export price amounted to $90,541 per unit, rising by 30% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for public-transport type passenger motor vehicles in France?

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The average bus import price stood at $205,912 per unit in 2019, rising by 23% against the previous year.