How will the 2027 ban on R22 in multi-split air conditioners reshape the Chinese refrigerant market?
This ban targets new production only, not existing installations. The retrofit and maintenance market for installed R22 systems will persist for years, sustaining aftermarket demand. Importers and distributors should secure R22 supply contracts now, as producers may exit the refrigerant grade sooner than the 2030 HCFC phase-out deadline.
