Market Forecast By Type (Halocarbons, Azeotropic, Zeotropic, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrocarbon, Inorganic), By Application (AC, Refrigeration) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC344003 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
| Report Name | South Korea Refrigerants Market | 
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 | 
| CAGR | 6.5% | 
| Growing Sector | HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) sector | 
The South Korea Refrigerants Market Report thoroughly covers the market by Type and Application. The South Korea Refrigerants Market Outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing South Korea Refrigerants Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers. This would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The South Korea Refrigerants Market is predicted to experience substantial growth driven by the high demand for cooling systems and the emergence of more environmentally friendly refrigerants. The market growth is stimulated by the demand for sustainable cooling solutions combined with technologically advanced refrigerants.
According to 6Wresearch, the South Korea Refrigerants Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during 2025-2031. The increasing demand for diverse types of refrigerants, owing to variance in cooling needs, drives the market growth. More specialized refrigerants are required for complex cooling systems, thus leading to an increased use of diverse types of refrigerants. Improvements in infrastructure, market segmentation strategies, and innovative solutions tailored to niche markets are driving market growth. Furthermore, the national emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need for efficient cooling systems are propelling the Refrigerants market in South Korea.
Despite the growing demand for refrigerants in South Korea, the market faces several challenges such as addressing the need for skilled professionals trained in handling, servicing, and maintaining refrigeration systems using new refrigerants is crucial. Providing adequate training, knowledge transfer, and certification programs to ensure safe and efficient refrigerant management can be a challenge.
The South Korea Refrigerants Market is experiencing significant growth, with key players like Daewoo, Hyundai and Samsung. These industry leaders are recognized for their technologically advanced and sustainable refrigerants. They focus on innovative designs and customer-centric strategies to strengthen their market positions. Their refrigerants are known for performance, safety, and efficiency, catering to varied cooling needs.
Government investments in sustainable solutions and cooling systems support the market access, creating opportunities for the use of refrigerants in metropolitan areas. Government initiatives aimed at reducing global warming and promoting sustainable cooling often involve the replacement of old refrigerants with newer, more environmentally friendly ones. These initiatives drive market growth by creating opportunities for manufacturers to supply state-of-the-art refrigerants. The government budget allocation for cooling systems influences the investment in new refrigerants.
The market is likely to witness a surge in technological advancements in refrigerant design and capabilities. Innovations such as improved refrigerants, advanced communication systems, and enhanced safety features are expected to shape the future of refrigerants in South Korea. With an increasing focus on cooling systems and modernization of cooling infrastructure, the South Korea Refrigerants Market is projected to expand in terms of market size and deployment of specialized refrigerants tailored to meet evolving needs. The growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency is likely to influence the development of eco-friendly refrigerants in the market.
According to Dhaval, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, In the South Korea Refrigerants Market, Halocarbons are experiencing significant growth due to the demand for these types of refrigerants. These refrigerants offer efficient cooling and have a lower impact on the environment.
Refrigeration is in high demand due to innovative technologies in refrigeration systems, contributing to market growth.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary | 
| 2 Introduction | 
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report | 
| 2.2 Report Description | 
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation | 
| 2.4 Research Methodology | 
| 2.5 Assumptions | 
| 3 South Korea Refrigerants Market Overview | 
| 3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators | 
| 3.2 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.3 South Korea Refrigerants Market - Industry Life Cycle | 
| 3.4 South Korea Refrigerants Market - Porter's Five Forces | 
| 3.5 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 3.6 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 4 South Korea Refrigerants Market Dynamics | 
| 4.1 Impact Analysis | 
| 4.2 Market Drivers | 
| 4.2.1 Increasing demand for air conditioning and refrigeration systems in the commercial and industrial sectors | 
| 4.2.2 Stringent government regulations promoting the use of environmentally friendly refrigerants | 
| 4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of more energy-efficient refrigerants | 
| 4.3 Market Restraints | 
| 4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in the production of refrigerants | 
| 4.3.2 Concerns regarding the environmental impact of certain refrigerants on ozone depletion and global warming | 
| 4.3.3 Competition from substitute cooling technologies such as evaporative cooling systems | 
| 5 South Korea Refrigerants Market Trends | 
| 6 South Korea Refrigerants Market, By Types | 
| 6.1 South Korea Refrigerants Market, By Type | 
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.1.2 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F | 
| 6.1.3 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, By Halocarbons, 2021 - 2031F | 
| 6.1.4 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, By Azeotropic, 2021 - 2031F | 
| 6.1.5 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, By Zeotropic, 2021 - 2031F | 
| 6.1.6 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon Dioxide, 2021 - 2031F | 
| 6.1.7 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrocarbon, 2021 - 2031F | 
| 6.1.8 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, By Inorganic, 2021 - 2031F | 
| 6.2 South Korea Refrigerants Market, By Application | 
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis | 
| 6.2.2 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, By AC, 2021 - 2031F | 
| 6.2.3 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenues & Volume, By Refrigeration, 2021 - 2031F | 
| 7 South Korea Refrigerants Market Import-Export Trade Statistics | 
| 7.1 South Korea Refrigerants Market Export to Major Countries | 
| 7.2 South Korea Refrigerants Market Imports from Major Countries | 
| 8 South Korea Refrigerants Market Key Performance Indicators | 
| 8.1 Energy efficiency ratings of refrigerant products | 
| 8.2 Adoption rate of environmentally friendly refrigerants in the market | 
| 8.3 Number of new product innovations and patents related to refrigerants | 
| 8.4 Compliance rate with government regulations on refrigerant usage | 
| 9 South Korea Refrigerants Market - Opportunity Assessment | 
| 9.1 South Korea Refrigerants Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 9.2 South Korea Refrigerants Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F | 
| 10 South Korea Refrigerants Market - Competitive Landscape | 
| 10.1 South Korea Refrigerants Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 | 
| 10.2 South Korea Refrigerants Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters | 
| 11 Company Profiles | 
| 12 Recommendations | 
| 13 Disclaimer |