In terms of value, the Europe refrigerants market is expected to increase from USD 1.54 billion in 2025 to USD 2.12 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.30% during the forecast period. The Europe refrigerants market is driven by stringent environmental regulations, a strong cold-chain infrastructure, and widespread adoption of energy-efficient HVACR technologies across Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Spain, Turkey, and Russia. Demand is primarily supported by the region’s advanced commercial refrigeration networks, expanding pharmaceutical cold storage requirements, and the modernization of residential and commercial air-conditioning systems. As Europe accelerates its transition toward low-GWP and next-generation cooling solutions, refrigerants must meet stringent performance, safety, and environmental standards, particularly regarding thermal stability, energy efficiency, low toxicity, and compliance with the EU F-Gas Regulation.

Based on type, isobutane has emerged as the second-fastest-growing refrigerant type in Europe, supported by the region’s strong policy shift toward natural and ultra-low-GWP refrigerants. Its high energy efficiency, excellent thermodynamic performance, and extremely low environmental impact make it a preferred choice for domestic refrigeration, light commercial systems, and compact AC units. The EU’s stringent F-Gas restrictions, combined with increasing OEM adoption of A3 refrigerants in small-capacity equipment, are accelerating the uptake of R-600a across multiple end-use segments. As retailers, appliance manufacturers, and cold-chain operators focus on sustainability compliance and long-term cost efficiency, isobutane continues to gain significant momentum, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-rising alternatives in Europe’s evolving refrigerant landscape.

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Based on application, refrigeration systems account for the largest share of the Europe refrigerants market, driven by retail food chains, increased pharmaceutical cold storage demand, industrial processing, and the replacement of old commercial refrigeration systems. The switch to sustainable refrigeration systems, particularly CO2 transcritical systems, is also boosting the uptake of refrigerants. The most rapidly increasing application segment is air-conditioning systems, driven by the rise in residential AC use in Europe, the growing adoption of more energy-efficient residential ACs, and the massive retrofitting of older HVAC systems in commercial properties. Heat pump adoption is also rising rapidly as part of Europe’s energy transition strategy, boosting demand for low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, such as propane and CO₂. Mobile air-conditioning (MAC) remains a major segment, particularly driven by the adoption of HFO-1234yf in passenger cars across Western Europe. Chillers remain vital in commercial buildings, data centers, and industrial cooling, where HFOs and natural refrigerants are increasingly preferred. Ducted packaged & rooftop ACs also show steady growth, supported by demand from retail stores, logistics hubs, and industrial facilities.

By country, Germany accounted for the largest share of the Europe refrigerants market with a strong industrial foundation, automotive manufacturing, high penetration of commercial refrigeration, and rapid development of climate-friendly HVAC. The country’s leadership in HVACR innovation and strict environmental compliance further accelerates the shift toward HFOs and natural refrigerants. Turkey is the fastest-growing market, driven by rapid urbanization, rising temperatures, increasing AC penetration, and expanding logistics and cold-chain networks. The growth of local HVACR manufacturing and the increasing demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions are driving refrigerant consumption. Italy, France, the UK, and Spain represent mature but steadily expanding markets with strong demand for commercial refrigeration, supermarkets, data centers, and HVAC upgrades in buildings.

The Europe refrigerants market is shaped by leading global and regional companies, including Chemours (US), Honeywell (US), Arkema (France), Linde plc (Ireland), Daikin Industries Ltd. (Japan), AGC Chemicals (US), and Dongyue Group Limited (China). These companies benefit from advanced manufacturing, strong R&D capabilities, regulatory-aligned product portfolios, and investments in next-generation low-GWP refrigerants. With the rising adoption of AC, the modernization of refrigeration systems, stricter emissions norms, and strong momentum toward sustainable cooling technologies, Europe remains a critical global hub for refrigerant innovation and technology transformation over the coming decade.

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Linde plc (Ireland) is a central participant in the Europe refrigerants ecosystem, providing CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons, and specialty refrigerants for commercial and industrial applications. The company has decades of experience in natural refrigerant technology and maintains a strong regional distribution presence across Europe. Linde supports the transition to low-GWP cooling through engineering, supply, and system-integration services.

Arkema S.A. (France) is also a key supplier, offering next-generation fluorochemical refrigerants for HVAC and refrigeration applications while expanding its portfolio of lower-impact alternatives. The company continues to invest in R&D and collaborates with system manufacturers to ensure smooth adoption of compliant refrigerants across Europe.

The Europe refrigerants market is highly regulated, innovation-driven, and characterized by strong adoption of natural refrigerant systems. Market growth is supported by the region’s increasing focus on sustainability, modernization of commercial refrigeration, expansion of heat-pump installations, and the need to replace legacy systems that no longer comply with the progressively tightening F-Gas phasedown schedule.