Global Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Market Size (2024 - 2029)

VRF Systems Market Analysis

The Global Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) market are expected to register a CAGR of 11.25 % over the forecast period (2022 - 2027). VRF systems offer unique controls for each housing unit; as a result, these systems are very energy-efficient and have a low operating expense. Because of this, more and more building owners and managers are installing VRF air conditioning systems. VRF systems are increasingly the go-to option for flats and communal housing because to their extended product life under adverse conditions, strong air-conditioning performance, and superior servicing.

• VRF systems offer simultaneous heating and cooling services, accurate temperature control, and high energy efficiency. These benefits give these systems a competitive edge over conventional methods and are the main drivers of industry expansion. The expanding construction industry, loosening regulations in the real estate and construction sectors, significant potential for energy savings, and low and simple maintenance needs of VRF systems are all major factors propelling the market for VRF systems.
• For instance, According to Eurostat, Construction output in European Union increased 3%, in April of 2022 over the same month in the previous year. Furthermore, The production value of the construction industry in European countries in 2020 varied drastically per country. That year, Germany had recorded the largest production value at roughly EUR 379 billion, followed by France at EUR 303 billion. In 2020, the annual turnover of the EU-27 countries amounted to almost EUR 1.7 trillion.
• Environmental concerns regarding global warming and ozone depletion have led over time to the development of evolving global and regional regulations, which have had significant implications for refrigerants across applications. Manufacturers and end-users who purchase, design, install, and service equipment air conditioning and refrigeration equipment should consult their specific country's current regulations, codes, and standards to aid with refrigerant selection for each intended use.
• The United Nations Environment Program - Division of Technology, Industry, and Economics (UNEP DTIE) OzonAction Branch assists countries in complying with their commitments under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, especially those related to the phase-out of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). The substitutes to HCFCs include the climate and ozone-friendly alternatives such as natural refrigerants - ammonia, hydrocarbons, and carbon dioxide; and lower global warming potential (GWP) HFCs, both saturated HFCs and unsaturated HFCs (HFOs).
• With the outbreak of COVID-19, industrial companies are expressing concerns about the environmental impact of the services and products they buy and are willing to pay more for more environmentally and health-friendly options than others. Smart HVAC systems are expected to have significant demand. Technology gives end-users more control, from self-regulation to sensors to remote temperature adjustment to integrating energy controls. The HVAC systems deal with varied load conditions depending on the occupancy rate in the buildings due to irregular attendance. Rationalizing square foot occupancy per employee and evolving office space usage patterns will be necessary.

VRF Systems Industry Segmentation

Variable refrigerant flow system is built on a technology that allows to control the amount of refrigerant that is provided to the fan coil units located across the building.

The study tracks the market based on the revenues generated by different vendors operating in the variable refrigerant flow market. The market study excludes drilldown breakup of the regional shares for the countries. The scope is limited to the classification of VRF by component used across the end user sector present in different geographies.