The global natural refrigerant market was valued at $1.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2023 to 2032.
A natural refrigerant is a substance derived from natural sources such as ammonia, water, or carbon dioxide that possesses favorable thermodynamic properties for heat transfer and is used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. It is characterized by having low or zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and low global warming potential (GWP), making it an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic refrigerants. Natural refrigerants have minimal impact on climate change and thus serve as a sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solution.
Frozen food is gaining popularity among working women and families with increasing spending abilities. Preservation of food through freezing retains the quality of food products for long storage periods. As an approach to the long-term preservation of vegetables and fruits, freezing is considered superior to dehydration and canning of food & beverages to retain the nutritive properties and sensory attributes. In recent years, owing to changing consumer profiles, the frozen food & beverages industry has witnessed a significant change. The rapid increase in the number of working women and the reduction in the overall family size globally has resulted in a decrease in time spent cooking/preparing food. This has further led to an increase in the variability of frozen or ready-to-eat food and dairy products. In addition, the global frozen food industry is expanding exponentially to cater to the increasing demand for frozen food and dairy products and their variability. Harmful and relatively less efficient fluorocarbon refrigerants are being replaced by ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, and other natural refrigerants by increased industry players. Approximately two-thirds of multinational supermarkets use natural refrigerants. Thus, the surge in demand for frozen food and dairy products along with an increase in the demand for a variety of frozen food products is a key factor that boosts the market growth.
Synthetic refrigerants have been extensively utilized in the refrigeration industry. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are the most commonly used synthetic refrigerants in the modern world. Natural refrigerants are not preferred for effective residential and small business refrigeration as they are highly susceptible to microbial decay. This is attributed to their high toxicity, corrosiveness, high pressures, flammability, and, in some instances, lower operating efficiencies. As a consequence of extensive R&D, the first synthetic refrigerants were developed. Initially, due to technological limitations, synthetic refrigerants outperformed natural refrigerants. Another advantage that synthetic refrigerants have over their natural counterparts is their stability. These factors significantly influenced the global expansion of the market. Thus, the presence and widespread acceptance of synthetic refrigerants restrain the market expansion.
Green cooling technologies are currently available and utilized in numerous industries. 50% of newly manufactured refrigerators already utilize natural refrigerants such as R600a (isobutane) and R290 (propane). Unitary air conditioning is the fastest-growing subsector of the Rent-A-Center (RAC) sector in a number of countries and is undergoing numerous positive changes. This is attributed to the increasing popularity of inverter technology as major manufacturing countries such as China and India introduce R290-based UAC systems to the market. Major corporations are further opting to use green cooling technologies, particularly due to their substantial cost reductions. For instance, Coca-Cola has already acquired 1.7 million units free of climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and has reduced electricity consumption by up to 35% by implementing intelligent energy management features. As the demand for cooling rises, it is imperative to implement climate-friendly and sustainable cooling strategies. Using the most energy-efficient technologies and a product with a very low global warming potential (GWP), the "green cooling" strategy reduces the negative environmental effects of RAC appliances and reduces energy costs. Thus, technological advances in green cooling are expected to open new avenues for market expansion during the forecast period.
The global natural refrigerant market is segmented into gas, application, and region. By gas, the market is divided into carbon dioxide, ammonia, hydrocarbons, and others. On the basis of application, it is categorized as refrigerators, air conditioning systems, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The major players operating in the global natural refrigerant market are Danfoss, Linde Plc, A-Gas International Ltd., Daikin Industries Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, AGC Inc., Air Liquide, HyChill Australia Pty Ltd., Johnson Controls, and Puyang Zhongwei Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
A natural refrigerant is a substance derived from natural sources such as ammonia, water, or carbon dioxide that possesses favorable thermodynamic properties for heat transfer and is used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. It is characterized by having low or zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and low global warming potential (GWP), making it an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic refrigerants. Natural refrigerants have minimal impact on climate change and thus serve as a sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solution.
Frozen food is gaining popularity among working women and families with increasing spending abilities. Preservation of food through freezing retains the quality of food products for long storage periods. As an approach to the long-term preservation of vegetables and fruits, freezing is considered superior to dehydration and canning of food & beverages to retain the nutritive properties and sensory attributes. In recent years, owing to changing consumer profiles, the frozen food & beverages industry has witnessed a significant change. The rapid increase in the number of working women and the reduction in the overall family size globally has resulted in a decrease in time spent cooking/preparing food. This has further led to an increase in the variability of frozen or ready-to-eat food and dairy products. In addition, the global frozen food industry is expanding exponentially to cater to the increasing demand for frozen food and dairy products and their variability. Harmful and relatively less efficient fluorocarbon refrigerants are being replaced by ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, and other natural refrigerants by increased industry players. Approximately two-thirds of multinational supermarkets use natural refrigerants. Thus, the surge in demand for frozen food and dairy products along with an increase in the demand for a variety of frozen food products is a key factor that boosts the market growth.
Synthetic refrigerants have been extensively utilized in the refrigeration industry. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are the most commonly used synthetic refrigerants in the modern world. Natural refrigerants are not preferred for effective residential and small business refrigeration as they are highly susceptible to microbial decay. This is attributed to their high toxicity, corrosiveness, high pressures, flammability, and, in some instances, lower operating efficiencies. As a consequence of extensive R&D, the first synthetic refrigerants were developed. Initially, due to technological limitations, synthetic refrigerants outperformed natural refrigerants. Another advantage that synthetic refrigerants have over their natural counterparts is their stability. These factors significantly influenced the global expansion of the market. Thus, the presence and widespread acceptance of synthetic refrigerants restrain the market expansion.
Green cooling technologies are currently available and utilized in numerous industries. 50% of newly manufactured refrigerators already utilize natural refrigerants such as R600a (isobutane) and R290 (propane). Unitary air conditioning is the fastest-growing subsector of the Rent-A-Center (RAC) sector in a number of countries and is undergoing numerous positive changes. This is attributed to the increasing popularity of inverter technology as major manufacturing countries such as China and India introduce R290-based UAC systems to the market. Major corporations are further opting to use green cooling technologies, particularly due to their substantial cost reductions. For instance, Coca-Cola has already acquired 1.7 million units free of climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and has reduced electricity consumption by up to 35% by implementing intelligent energy management features. As the demand for cooling rises, it is imperative to implement climate-friendly and sustainable cooling strategies. Using the most energy-efficient technologies and a product with a very low global warming potential (GWP), the "green cooling" strategy reduces the negative environmental effects of RAC appliances and reduces energy costs. Thus, technological advances in green cooling are expected to open new avenues for market expansion during the forecast period.
The global natural refrigerant market is segmented into gas, application, and region. By gas, the market is divided into carbon dioxide, ammonia, hydrocarbons, and others. On the basis of application, it is categorized as refrigerators, air conditioning systems, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The major players operating in the global natural refrigerant market are Danfoss, Linde Plc, A-Gas International Ltd., Daikin Industries Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, AGC Inc., Air Liquide, HyChill Australia Pty Ltd., Johnson Controls, and Puyang Zhongwei Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Key Market Segments
By Gas
- Hydrocarbons
- Type
- Propane
- Isobutane
- Ethane
- Ethylene
- Propylene
- Others
- Others
- Carbon Dioxide
- Ammonia
By Application
- Refrigerators
- Type
- Industrial
- Commercial
- Domestic
- Others
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Type
- Stationary
- Chillers
- Heat Pumps
- Others
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- A-Gas International Ltd
- AGC Inc.
- Air Liquide
- DAIKIN INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Danfoss AS
- Evonik Industries AG
- HyChill Australia Pty Ltd
- Johnson Controls International plc
- Linde Plc
- Puyang Zhongwei Fine Chemical Co., Ltd
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: NATURAL REFRIGERANT MARKET, BY GAS
CHAPTER 5: NATURAL REFRIGERANT MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 6: NATURAL REFRIGERANT MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 7: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 8: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
According to this report, the natural refrigerant market was valued at $1.5 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $2.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2023 to 2032.Natural refrigerants are substances used as refrigerants in refrigeration systems, such as refrigerators, HVAC, and air conditioning. They are substitutes for synthetic refrigerants like chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based refrigerants. Unlike other refrigerants, natural refrigerants occur naturally and are commercially available as a result of physical industrial processes such as fractional distillation, chemical reactions such as the Haber process, and spin-off gases. Among the most prevalent are natural hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and water. In new equipment, natural refrigerants are preferred over artificial substitutes due to their assumed higher levels of sustainability. Almost 75% of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry could be converted to natural refrigerants using current technology.
Biological and chemical cycles in nature produce natural refrigerants without human intervention. Natural hydrocarbons, ammonia, carbon dioxide, water, and oxygen are substances with zero or close to zero global warming potential (GWP) and the potential to reduce energy, gas, and water consumption. Switching to natural refrigerants that are better for the sustainable development of the environment is one of the most effective methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In the past few years, the environmental impact of refrigerants has become a significant concern. With large gaps in the cooling system, these fluids are destroying the ozone layer, enhancing the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere, and contributing directly to global warming. Propane (R290), propylene (R1270), butane (R600), and isobutene (R600a) are the hydrocarbons that are currently the most popular refrigerants. Hydrocarbons can be used as long-term alternatives for residential air conditioning and heat transmission applications to increase productivity growth, as they provide good performance and reasonable energy savings without harming the environment. Thus, increased awareness of eco-friendly refrigerants is expected to drive market growth.
Synthetic refrigerants have been extensively utilized in the refrigeration industry. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are the most commonly used synthetic refrigerants in the modern world. Natural refrigerants are not preferred for effective residential and small business refrigeration as they highly susceptible to microbial decay. This is attributed to their high toxicity, corrosiveness, high pressures, flammability, and, in some instances, lower operating efficiencies. As a consequence of extensive R&D, the first synthetic refrigerants were developed. Initially, due to technological limitations, synthetic refrigerants outperformed natural refrigerants. Another advantage that synthetic refrigerants have over their natural counterparts is their stability. These factors significantly influenced the global expansion of the market. Thus, the presence and widespread acceptance of synthetic refrigerants restrain the market expansion.
Green cooling technologies are currently available and utilized in numerous industries. 50% of newly manufactured refrigerators already utilize natural refrigerants such as R600a (isobutane) and R290 (propane). Unitary air conditioning is the fastest-growing subsector of the Rent-A-Center (RAC) sector in a number of countries and is undergoing numerous positive changes. This is attributed to the increasing popularity of inverter technology as major manufacturing countries such as China and India introduce R290-based UAC systems to the market. Major corporations are further opting to use green cooling technologies, particularly due to their substantial cost reductions. For instance, Coca-Cola has already acquired 1.7 million units free of climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and has reduced electricity consumption by up to 35% by implementing intelligent energy management features. As the demand for cooling rises, it is imperative to implement climate-friendly and sustainable cooling strategies. Using the most energy-efficient technologies and a product with a very low global warming potential (GWP), the 'green cooling' strategy reduces the negative environmental effects of RAC appliances and reduces energy costs. Thus, technological advances in green cooling are expected to open new avenues for market expansion during the forecast period.
The natural refrigerant market is segmented on the basis of gas, application, and region. By gas, the market is divided into carbon dioxide, ammonia, hydrocarbons, and others. On the basis of application, it is categorized as refrigerators, air conditioning systems, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The major players operating in the global natural refrigerant market are Danfoss, Linde Plc, A-Gas International Ltd., Daikin Industries Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, AGC Inc., Air Liquide, HyChill Australia Pty Ltd., Johnson Controls, and Puyang Zhongwei Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
Key Findings of the Study
On the basis of gas, the ammonia segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8%, in terms of revenue, during the forecast period.Depending on the application, the refrigerators segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4%, in terms of revenue, during the forecast period.
Region-wise, Europe garnered a major share in 2022 in terms of revenue.
Companies Mentioned
- A-Gas International Ltd
- AGC Inc.
- Air Liquide
- DAIKIN INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Danfoss AS
- Evonik Industries AG
- HyChill Australia Pty Ltd
- Johnson Controls International plc
- Linde Plc
- Puyang Zhongwei Fine Chemical Co., Ltd
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
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