Global Automotive Refrigerants Market - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

The Global Automotive Refrigerants Market is expected to grow from USD 5.340 billion in 2025 to USD 7.590 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 7.28%.

The Global Automotive Refrigerants Market research study provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving automotive refrigerants industry, tailored for industry experts seeking actionable insights into market dynamics, technological advancements, and competitive strategies. This study examines key trends, drivers, and challenges shaping the market, with a focus on refrigerant types, vehicle types, sales channels, and geographic regions. It offers a detailed exploration of the competitive landscape, highlighting recent developments from key players to equip stakeholders with critical intelligence for strategic decision-making.

Market Overview and Scope

The Global Automotive Refrigerants Market study defines automotive refrigerants as substances used in vehicle air conditioning systems to absorb and release heat, focusing on types such as R-134a, R-1234yf, and emerging alternatives. The scope encompasses passenger and commercial vehicles, analyzing sales through online and offline channels across regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. The study addresses market drivers like increasing demand for energy-efficient cooling systems and stringent environmental regulations, alongside restraints such as regulatory phase-outs of high-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants. By leveraging Porter's Five Forces and industry value chain analyses, the report provides a holistic view of market opportunities and challenges.

Technological and Regulatory Insights

The Global Automotive Refrigerants Market emphasizes the technological shift toward low-GWP refrigerants, driven by global agreements like the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which mandates the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The study explores innovations in refrigerant technologies, such as the adoption of hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) like R-1234yf, which offer reduced environmental impact compared to traditional HFCs like R-134a. Regulatory frameworks, particularly in North America and Europe, are analyzed for their impact on market adoption and innovation, with strategic recommendations for navigating compliance and capitalizing on emerging trends.

Competitive Environment and Analysis

In the Global Automotive Refrigerants Market, the competitive environment is marked by intense rivalry among major players, including Mexichem (Orbia), Linde, Arkema, Dongyue Group, Daikin Industries, National Refrigerants, Mariel, Chemours, Honeywell International, and Sinochem Lantian. The study's competitive analysis section delves into market share dynamics, strategic initiatives, and recent developments that underscore the industry's focus on sustainability and innovation. Below are two notable developments from key players shaping the competitive landscape:

1. Honeywell International Inc.'s Solstice N41 (R-466A) Field Trials: In June 2021, Honeywell partnered with Trane Technologies to conduct field trials for Solstice N41 (R-466A), a nonflammable, low-GWP alternative to R-410A. This refrigerant achieves a 65% reduction in GWP while maintaining comparable efficiency, targeting applications in commercial and residential air conditioning, including automotive systems. The trials, conducted across multiple U.S. locations, demonstrate Honeywell's commitment to addressing environmental regulations and market demand for sustainable refrigerants. This development strengthens Honeywell's position as a leader in HFO-based solutions, aligning with global decarbonization goals and influencing competitive strategies across the market.

2. Daikin Industries' R&D Investment in India: In April 2025, Daikin invested approximately USD 60 million in a new research and development center in Neemrana, Rajasthan, India, adjacent to its existing manufacturing facility. This center focuses on developing HVACR products tailored to energy efficiency standards and refrigerant regulations for export markets. The initiative enhances Daikin's innovation pipeline, particularly for low-GWP refrigerants like R-32 and R-290, which are gaining traction in automotive and residential applications. By expanding its R&D capabilities in a high-growth market like India, Daikin reinforces its competitive edge in the Asia Pacific region, a key growth area for the Global Automotive Refrigerants Market.

These developments highlight the strategic focus on low-GWP refrigerants and regional expansion among leading players. The Global Automotive Refrigerants Market study further details mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations, such as Honeywell's acquisition of Sundyne LLC for USD 2.16 billion in March 2025 to bolster its energy and sustainability solutions, which indirectly supports its refrigerant portfolio. The competitive dashboard provides a visual representation of market positioning, enabling industry experts to assess strategic moves and market share shifts effectively.

Regional and Segmental Analysis

The study segments the market by refrigerant type, vehicle type, sales channel, and geography, offering granular insights into regional dynamics. The Asia Pacific region, led by China and India, dominates due to rapid urbanization, automotive production growth, and infrastructure investments. North America and Europe follow, driven by stringent regulations and adoption of HFOs. The analysis of passenger versus commercial vehicles and online versus offline sales channels provides a nuanced understanding of market preferences, aiding stakeholders in targeting high-growth segments.

Key Benefits of this Report:

• Insightful Analysis: Gain detailed market insights covering major as well as emerging geographical regions, focusing on customer segments, government policies and socio-economic factors, consumer preferences, industry verticals, and other sub-segments.
• Competitive Landscape: Understand the strategic maneuvers employed by key players globally to understand possible market penetration with the correct strategy.
• Market Drivers & Future Trends: Explore the dynamic factors and pivotal market trends and how they will shape future market developments.
• Actionable Recommendations: Utilize the insights to exercise strategic decisions to uncover new business streams and revenues in a dynamic environment.
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Report Coverage:

• Historical data from 2022 to 2024 & forecast data from 2025 to 2030
• Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Supply Chain Outlook, Regulatory Framework, and Trend Analysis
• Competitive Positioning, Strategies, and Market Share Analysis
• Revenue Growth and Forecast Assessment of segments and regions including countries
• Company Profiling (Strategies, Products, Financial Information, and Key Developments among others.

Automotive Refrigerants Market Segmentations:

By Refrigerant Type

• R-134a
• R-1234yf
• Others

By Vehicle Type

• Passenger Vehicle
• Commercial Vehicle

By Sales Channel

• Online
• Offline

By Geography

• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• Israel
• UAE
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• India
• Thailand
• Taiwan
• Indonesia
• Others