Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang·2025-06-16 12:32Group 1 - The third-generation refrigerant market is experiencing a strong price increase due to the combined effects of upstream raw material costs, industry capacity reduction, and growing downstream demand [1][3] - The main third-generation refrigerants are hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) such as R32 and R134a, which are more environmentally friendly alternatives compared to second-generation refrigerants [1][2] - R32 and R134a prices have seen significant increases, with R32 rising by 21% to a price range of 52,000 to 53,000 yuan per ton, and R134a increasing by 18% to a range of 48,000 to 49,000 yuan per ton [1][2] Group 2 - Major companies in the third-generation refrigerant sector include Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Co., Ltd., and others, which have reported substantial profit increases in Q1, with Juhua's net profit up by 160.64% [2] - The refrigerant sector is a significant part of the fluorochemical industry, with high product barriers and added value, and is expected to grow due to the development of new energy and electronic industries [2][3] - The current supply constraints, including the freezing of third-generation refrigerant quotas and the reduction of second-generation refrigerants, are expected to support ongoing price increases [3]