HFC/PFC refrigerant blends trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hfc/pfc refrigerant blends was worth $1.50 billion in 2024, about 184.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.50B | 184.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.47B | 200.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.46B | 205.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.19B | 196.9K t |
| 2020 | $908.5M | 187.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.09B | 177.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.69B | 192.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.16B | 180.9K t |
Top hfc/pfc refrigerant blends exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and the United States. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 85 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $582.4M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $372.5M | 25% |
| United States | $92.3M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $58.9M | 3.9% |
| India | $56.8M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $50.7M | 3.4% |
| Finland | $32.7M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $23.8M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $19.2M | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | $18.8M | 1.3% |
| France | $14.5M | 1% |
| Estonia | $14.2M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 192 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $151.9M | 10% |
| United States | $112.3M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $107.9M | 7.2% |
| France | $107.1M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $75.2M | 5% |
| Spain | $74.9M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $47.4M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $46.3M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $36.9M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $35.9M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32.6M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $32.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $38.23 per kg and China $4.31 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind HFC/PFC refrigerant blends (HS 3824.78) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3824.78: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). HS 3824 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
China exported $582.4 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (25%) and the United States (6%). In all, 85 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
Italy imported $151.9 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
It was worth $1.50 billion in 2024, about 184.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.69 billion. 85 countries reported exports and 192 reported imports.
What is the average price of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $38.23 per kg and China $4.31 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
The HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends is subheading 3824.78, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3824 page.
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