Global R22 Refrigerant Market Outlook 2022

R22 Refrigerant is a chemical that keeps the air coming from your air conditioning system cool, so it’s unquestionably incredibly important. Most air conditioning units older than 10 years utilize an AC refrigerant called R22 that’s commonly identified as Freon*, and is noted by the EPA as HCFC-22. This refrigerant was introduced in the 1950s and became the leading AC refrigerant in the residential heating and cooling industry.
Fast forward a few decades and the world realized that R22 Refrigerant was aiding in the depletion of the Earth’s ozone layer. Not a great thing. So, the U.S. EPA, in cooperation with other agencies and groups around the world, initiated a phase out of many ozone-depleting agents as part of an international agreement known as the Montreal Protocol. The regulation lists many HCFCs and CFCs (different types of refrigerants that deplete the ozone layer), but R22 is considered one of the worst offenders.
In 2003, the phase out of R22 production and imports began. By early 2010 the production and import of R22 became prohibited. However, servicing current, existing equipment is still acceptable if there is an available supply of R22. To confirm the public’s compliance with the new law, all sales of R22 must be purchased by a certified technician. The production and import of R22 will be continually reduced by law until 2020, when all production and import will be eliminated. Only recycled R22 Refrigerant will be available to service existing air conditioners after 2020
The global R22 Refrigerant market has been broadly segmented based on type, application, and region. According to the research study, the above 99.9% Purity segment held a significant share of the of the R22 Refrigerant market. In 2019, above 99.9% Purity accounted for a major share of nearly 78 % the global R22 Refrigerant market.
R22 Refrigerant have wide range of applications: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Others. Based on application, In R22 Refrigerant market, the Air Conditioning holds an important share in terms of Application, with above 50% of the market share by sales volume in 2019
Asia-Pacific held a key market sales share of the R22 Refrigerant market in 2019 which account for about 74%.
Due to the "Montreal Protocol", developed countries have stopped the production of R22. China is the main producer of HCFCs in the world, and China has implemented a quota system for use and production. The internal use and export of non-polymer HCFCs are strictly restricted. Take R22, which has the largest output, as an example. From the perspective of total quotas, China strictly implements the Montreal Protocol, reducing it by nearly 11% in 2015 (compared to the baseline, the same below), by nearly 13% in 2019, and will continue to reduce in 2020.
However, R-22 isn't going away overnight. Different regions and countries are following different time phase-out frames; recycled R-22 will be available on the market for many years.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global R22 Refrigerant Market
The global R22 Refrigerant market was valued at US$ 239.4 million in 2020 and it is expected to reach US$ 83 million by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR of -14.0% during 2021-2027.

Global R22 Refrigerant Market: Drivers and Restrains
The research report has incorporated the analysis of different factors that augment the market’s growth. It constitutes trends, restraints, and drivers that transform the market in either a positive or negative manner. This section also provides the scope of different segments and applications that can potentially influence the market in the future. The detailed information is based on current trends and historic milestones. This section also provides an analysis of the volume of production about the global market and about each type from 2016 to 2027. This section mentions the volume of production by region from 2016 to 2027. Pricing analysis is included in the report according to each type from the year 2016 to 2027, manufacturer from 2016 to 2021, region from 2016 to 2021, and global price from 2016 to 2027.
A thorough evaluation of the restrains included in the report portrays the contrast to drivers and gives room for strategic planning. Factors that overshadow the market growth are pivotal as they can be understood to devise different bends for getting hold of the lucrative opportunities that are present in the ever-growing market. Additionally, insights into market expert’s opinions have been taken to understand the market better.

Global R22 Refrigerant Market: Segment Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), by manufacturers, by Type and by Application. Each type provides information about the production during the forecast period of 2016 to 2027. by Application segment also provides consumption during the forecast period of 2016 to 2027. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.

Segment Purity
Above 99.9%
Below 99.9%

Segment by Application
Air Conditioning
Refrigeration
Others

By Company
Juhua Group
Shandong Dongyue Chemical Co Ltd
Arkema
Jiangsu Meilan Chemical
Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical
Changshu 3F Zhonghao
Yonghe Company
Chemours
Linhai Limin Chemicals
AG Chem

Production by Region
North America
China
Middle East & Africa

Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE