HFC/PFC refrigerant blends imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported hfc/pfc refrigerant blends worth $25.4 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $95.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $30.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $40.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $95.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $40.8M | 4.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hfc/pfc refrigerant blends from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $18.9M | 74% |
| China | $3.1M | 12% |
| United States | $1.3M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $765K | 3% |
| Germany | $684K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $465K | 1.8% |
| France | $66K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $48K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $23K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.31 per kg, 63% above the world average of $8.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
HFC/PFC refrigerant blends exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends by the United Kingdom reached $11.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (49%), Morocco (7%), France (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 49% |
| Morocco | $849K | 7.4% |
| France | $569K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $546K | 4.7% |
| China | $431K | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $358K | 3.1% |
| Slovenia | $333K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $249K | 2.2% |
| Jordan | $223K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $197K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hfc/pfc refrigerant blends imports (HS 3824.78): 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).
Common questions
What is the value of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hfc/pfc refrigerant blends worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply hfc/pfc refrigerant blends to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by China (12%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.31 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $8.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.8 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2018 at $95.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Morocco and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
The HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends is subheading 3824.78. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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