May 20 News – As refrigerant prices continue to rise in the UK, Beijer Ref UK, the largest refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler in the country, has announced a 60% price increase for R410A refrigerant. The price adjustments will take effect from May 20, with R407C also rising by 60%, while R134a and R32 will increase by 35% and 30%, respectively.

Chempricehub Commentary on Fluorspar – Bullish/Bearish Rating: 0.5
Fluorspar is the most upstream core mineral raw material in the refrigerant supply chain. The demand growth driven by the sharp price increase for refrigerants in the UK will gradually be transmitted to the fluorspar sector, providing a mildly supportive effect on fluorspar spot prices.

Hydrofluoric Acid – Bullish/Bearish Rating: 1
Hydrofluoric acid is the core direct raw material for refrigerant production. The substantial price rise of refrigerants overseas will stimulate upstream raw material demand, creating a clearly favorable support for hydrofluoric acid spot prices.

Refrigerants – Bullish/Bearish Rating: 1.5
The largest refrigerant wholesaler in the UK has announced significant price increases across multiple refrigerant categories effective May 20, with R410A and R407C rising by 60%, and R134a and R32 increasing by 35% and 30%, respectively. The sharp price hikes overseas will notably enhance the export profitability of domestic refrigerants and strengthen expectations of price follow-through, providing a strong positive catalyst for refrigerant prices.