EU External Trade - Containing other hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Containing 15|% or more by mass of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a)

Extra-EU sourcing of Containing other hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Containing 15|% or more by mass of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 76.7% of imports (€7.3M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (18.1%). With an HHI of 6226, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Containing other hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Containing 15|% or more by mass of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) to 9 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (25.6%, €5.7M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇮🇩 Indonesia.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Containing other hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Containing 15|% or more by mass of 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇪 Ireland. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 35.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-61.7%) while exports were surging (29.5%), signalling a structural market shift.