国信证券：四季度制冷剂长协价格落地 制冷剂报价持续上涨

Core Insights - The report from Guosen Securities indicates a significant increase in long-term contract prices for mainstream refrigerants in Q4, with R32 rising to 60,200 CNY/ton, an increase of 9,600 CNY/ton or 18.97%, and R410A increasing to 53,200 CNY/ton, up by 3,600 CNY/ton or 7.26% [1][2] Price Trends - R32 shows strong performance with increasing foreign trade demand due to the release of domestic air conditioning companies' overseas capacity and the need for environmentally friendly refrigerants, leading to a tight market and higher pricing [3] - The external trade price for R32 has been raised to 62,000 CNY/ton, while domestic prices have increased to a range of 61,000-63,000 CNY/ton [3] - R134a prices have also risen, with the price range now at 53,000-54,000 CNY/ton due to ongoing quota consumption [3] Production and Export Trends - According to industry reports, air conditioning production for domestic sales is expected to grow in the first half of 2025, with strong performance anticipated due to seasonal demand and new policies [4] - However, there is a projected decline in production for household air conditioners in September and October 2025, influenced by high base effects from the previous year and reduced production expectations [4] - Export data shows a cumulative export of 47.81 million units from January to August 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.0%, although a downward trend has been observed since May [4] Monthly Production Adjustments - Production forecasts for October to December 2025 indicate a decrease in production, with October's production at 5.565 million units, down 11.5% year-on-year, but with adjustments showing an increase from previous predictions [5] - Export production for October is projected at 596,000 units, down 9.4% year-on-year, with improvements in the decline rate for November and December [5] Demand Drivers - The development of AI technology and the shift towards liquid cooling solutions in data centers are expected to drive demand for upstream fluorinated liquids and refrigerants, as traditional cooling methods reach their limits [6]