The 2024 forecast shows the United Kingdom leading with 140.68 thousand motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses, followed by Italy (100.55 thousand) and France (95.26 thousand). Germany and Poland close the top five with 81.4 and 82.3 thousand respectively. Notably, substantial year-on-year variations include Portugal (+4.61%), Romania (+1.53%), and Austria (+0.65%). Conversely, Poland (-7.18%), Denmark (-3.28%), and Bulgaria (-3.24%) faced some of the steepest declines over the past year.
Over the last five years, trends show moderate to stable growth in Western European countries with Eastern Europe experiencing mixed results. The UK, Italy, and France remain relatively stable, while Finland, Luxembourg, and Malta exhibit commendable growth trends. In contrast, countries like Poland, Bulgaria, and Bosnia and Herzegovina depict declining trends.
Key future trends to watch include the impact of environmental regulations promoting electric and hybrid buses, government policies incentivizing public transportation, and urbanization leading to increased demand for public transit infrastructure. The competitive landscape may also shift with technological advancements in autonomous and connected vehicles. The focus on sustainability and reduction of carbon footprints will likely propel investments in green transport solutions across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Motor Coaches, Buses and Trolley Buses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 140,680 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Italy | 100,550 | 2023 | +0.18% | +0.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 95,260 | 2023 | +1.26% | +0.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 82,300 | 2023 | -7.12% | -7.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 81,400 | 2023 | -1.88% | +0.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 66,780 | 2023 | +1.02% | +0.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 55,900 | 2023 | +2.16% | +1.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 26,910 | 2023 | +0.0074% | +0.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Moldova | 22,030 | 2023 | +2.27% | +0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 21,410 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.57% | View data |
