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Morning Market Update: Refrigerants

Published on 2026-10-29

1. Key Points to Watch

  • Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Procurement: In October, the benchmark price for mainstream factory procurement tenders in East China was set at RMB 14,500–14,800 per ton (delivered).
  • Trichloroethylene Market: The market remained stagnant and flat, with contract prices in October referenced at RMB 4,800 per ton.

Core Logic: Operating rates for fluorocarbon refrigerant R134a plants in East China were low, ranging from 30% to 40%, yet transaction prices remained elevated.

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  • Olivier Dupont 2026-10-29 10:01
    East China R134a prices hold firm despite 30-40% capacity utilization. With HF feedstock costs stable, this tight supply supports margins, but low operating rates signal potential downstream demand weakness or maintenanc..
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