Xiamen King Long-made buses were waiting to be shipped in Xiamen Port.

Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry Co Ltd, a major Chinese bus maker based in Xiamen, sees a 100% increase in exports in the first half of 2011, reports Xiamen Daily.

In the period from January to June, 2011, over 3300 Xiamen King Long-made buses worth RMB 1 billion (US$ 155 million) were exported, while 12,430 China-made buses were sold to other countries, according to Customs figure.

"We have secured orders from Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East and South America,” said Samuel Zhu, vice president of King Long.

Mr. Zhu expected the company's overseas sales in 2011 could reach RMB 1.8 billion, which will be a new record for a single Chinese bus maker.

"We wish to sell our buses in the North America market. Our USEPA-approved sample vehicles will be promoted in 2012, and we are looking forward to wholesaling in the market in 2013," said Zhu, who is in charge of the company's overseas business.