The global Saudi Arabia bus market was valued at USD 287.6 million in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2 % during the forecast period. Increasing investment by government and private entities in public transport along with rising urbanization is expected to drive the industry growth. Saudi Arabia's bus industry is among the biggest in the Middle East. Due to increased demand for public transportation, industrial progress, and expanding tourist industry, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are the top buyers of buses.

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The rapid emergence of the COVID-19 virus has severely hampered the execution of structural reforms and growth in Saudi Arabia since infrastructure construction and strategy implementation have halted.

Furthermore, the country's economic upheaval has been exacerbated by constraints on oil revenues as a result of trade limitations. Falling oil prices and uncertainties in the oil business weighed on the Saudi Arabia economy in 2020.

Saudi Arabia's automotive distribution network is also experiencing various interruptions due to the nation's reliance on imports. The prohibition on foreign flights and commerce with other countries imposed to combat the COVID-19 virus has curtailed the number of car orders placed in the nation.

Furthermore, the consumer tendency to avoid congested locations has resulted in a decrease in demand for public transportation, which is expected to hinder the Saudi Arabia bus market expansion over the forecast period.

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Market Dynamics

Growth Drivers
Under national Saudi Vision 2030, the nation intends to develop and improve public transportation, which would be expected to have a growth perspective for the industry development in the following years.

Furthermore, the government is focused on local bus manufacture in order to provide job prospects and reduce import prices, ultimately strengthening the domestic sector, which in turn will boost the Saudi Arabia bus market over the forecast period.

Increasing government initiatives to increase the country's automotive sector is expected to boost the Saudi Arabia bus market over the forecast period. For instance, the Saudi National Automotive Manufacturing Company ("SNAM") was set up by the government as the region of Saudi Arabia's first vehicular production corporation to build an integrated and sustainable nationwide auto sector through a strategic alliance with the South Korean SsangYong Motor Company.

Restraints
The temperature and geography in Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, provide significant hurdles to road development. Temperatures can be extremely high, mainly in desert settings which necessitates a proper selection of pavement construction components to assure no distortion, especially under strong traffic loads, which is expected to hinder the market.

Report Segmentation

The market is segmented on the basis of type, seating capacity, and fuel type.

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Insight by Type

Double-decker type segment is expected to grow at the fastest pace over the forecast period due to increasing demand for comfortable travel along with the increasing disposable income. Furthermore, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for double-decker busses capable of offering improved protection and cleanliness is increasing, which in turn is expected to increase the demand for the segment over the forecast period.

Insight by Fuel Type

Diesel fuel segment dominated the market in 2020 and is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period due to low prices and the presence of sizeable vehicle quantity in the country. Though the electric/hybrid segment is expected to grow at the fastest pace over the forecast period due to rising awareness regarding increasing air pollution along with decreasing battery prices.

Furthermore, increasing government initiatives regarding clean energy and reducing pollution is expected to increase the demand for the segment. Additionally, stringent government regulations regarding vehicle emission and the decrease in the maintenance cost compared to others are also expected to fuel the trend.

Competitive Insights

Some of the major players operating in the market include AB Volvo, Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), Ankai Automobile Co. Ltd, Ashok Leyland Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., Daimler AG, Mitsubishi Fuso TruckEicher Motors Limited, Hyundai Motor Company, King Long United Automotive Industry Co., Ltd., MAN SE, Mercedes Benz AG, and Bus Corporation, Scania AB, Tata Motors Limited, Toyota Motor Corporation.

These market players are investing in research & development to introduce innovative technology and are adopting strategies such as new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, and others to increase their product portfolio and to increase their market dominance.

For instance, Ashok Leyland launched two passenger bus types in Saudi Arabia in December 2020. Falcon buses would be sold primarily to corporate clients and will be produced in the firm's Ras Al Khaimah factory in the UAE.

Saudi Arabia Bus Market Report Scope

Report Scope

Saudi Arabia Bus Market, Type Outlook (Volume- Thousand Units, Revenue - USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Single Deck
• Double Deck

Saudi Arabia Bus Market, Seating Capacity Outlook (Volume- Thousand Units, Revenue - USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• 15-30
• 31-50
• Over 50

Saudi Arabia Bus Market, Fuel Type Outlook (Volume- Thousand Units, Revenue - USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Diesel
• Electric/Hybrid
• Others

Saudi Arabia Bus Market, Regional Outlook (Volume- Thousand Units, Revenue - USD Million, 2018 – 2030)

• North America
  • Type Outlook
    • Single Deck
    • Double Deck
  • Seating Capacity Outlook
    • 15-30
    • 31-50
    • Over 50
  • Fuel Type Outlook
    • Diesel
    • Electric/Hybrid
    • Others
• Europe
  • Type Outlook
    • Single Deck
    • Double Deck
  • Seating Capacity Outlook
    • 15-30
    • 31-50
    • Over 50
  • Fuel Type Outlook
    • Diesel
    • Electric/Hybrid
    • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • Type Outlook
    • Single Deck
    • Double Deck
  • Seating Capacity Outlook
    • 15-30
    • 31-50
    • Over 50
  • Fuel Type Outlook
    • Diesel
    • Electric/Hybrid
    • Others
• Latin America
  • Type Outlook
    • Single Deck
    • Double Deck
  • Seating Capacity Outlook
    • 15-30
    • 31-50
    • Over 50
  • Fuel Type Outlook
    • Diesel
    • Electric/Hybrid
    • Others
• Middle East & Africa
  • Type Outlook
    • Single Deck
    • Double Deck
  • Seating Capacity Outlook
    • 15-30
    • 31-50
    • Over 50
  • Fuel Type Outlook
    • Diesel
    • Electric/Hybrid
    • Others

Qualitative Analysis

• Industry overview
  • Industry trends
  • Market drivers and restraints
  • Market size
  • Growth prospects
  • Porter’s analysis
  • PESTEL Analysis
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Key market opportunities prioritized
• Competitive landscape
  • Overview
  • Financials
  • Type benchmarking
  • Latest strategic developments
  • Price Trend Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

• Market size, estimates, and forecasts from 2018 - 2030
• Market size and revenue estimates for Type up to 2030
• Market revenue estimates for Seating Capacity up to 2030
• Market revenue estimates for Fuel Type up to 2030
• Regional market size and forecast up to 2030
• Company financials