SUZHOU YOUDE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

SUZHOU YOUDE ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

Supply of refrigerant R22 is tight

2026 04/23

       As of April 18, the R22 market showed active upward momentum, with a weekly average price of 18,643 yuan/ton. Currently, end-user demand recovery remains sluggish, while manufacturers continue to adopt production control measures to maintain prices. Amid rising small-packaged prices, bulk cargo factories maintain firm quotations, driving higher trade negotiation focus. The market's average transaction price reached 20,000 yuan/ton by the 18th.  The R32 market experienced high-level consolidation, with a weekly average price of 63,500 yuan/ton. Presently, demand recovery falls short of expectations, with downstream buyers maintaining minimal restocking. Manufacturers regulate production rhythms, sustaining firm quotations, while the trading market exhibits average transaction activity. By Friday, the mainstream price range stood at 63,000-64,000 yuan/ton.  The R125 market remained range-bound, averaging 53,500 yuan/ton weekly. Supply-side support persists, with manufacturers holding firm quotations. The primary product mix involves blended formulations, while market negotiation sentiment remains subdued. By Friday, the mainstream price range was 51,000-56,000 yuan/ton.  The R134a market operated in a relatively strong trend, averaging 59,286 yuan/ton weekly. Factory operations remain stable, with overall inventory pressure alleviated. Limited domestic resources continue to drive manufacturers' firm quotations, supported by downstream buyers securing essential supplies. By Friday, the mainstream price reached 60,000 yuan/ton.

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