EU progress under the hydrofluorocarbon phase-down set out in the EU F-gas Regulation

This graph shows the progress of the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phase-down under EU F-gas Regulation.

* HFC: hydrofluorocarbon

* POM: placing on the market

* RACHP: refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump

Data shown for 2023 are preliminary and subject to further validation by the European Commission. The maximum quantities of the EU HFC phase-down shown for 2015-2019 apply to EU-28, for 2020 to EU-27+UK. EU-27 maximum quantities for 2021 onwards have been recalculated to reflect the effects of Brexit.