In 2023, the import of diesel-powered buses to the UAE stood at 35.692 million kilograms. Forecasted data indicates a slight but steady decline over the next five years, with values decreasing to 35.504 million kilograms in 2024 and progressively to 34.784 million kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year variations show percentage decreases for each successive year as follows: -0.53% from 2023 to 2024, -0.52% from 2024 to 2025, -0.51% from 2025 to 2026, -0.51% from 2026 to 2027, and -0.50% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period is approximately -0.51%.
Future trends to watch for include increasing policy regulations favoring environmentally friendly transport solutions and potential shifts towards electric or hybrid bus imports. Monitoring economic factors and urban transport development plans will also be critical in determining future demand.
