Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW), under the Ministry of Industry, has published the lists of companies receiving import-volume allocation rights for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for 2026. The official announcement was published on 26 August 2026, while both recipient lists are dated 21 August 2026. The publication identifies 65 HFC allocation recipients and 23 HCFC allocation recipients.

The allocation results form part of Thailand’s existing system for controlling imports of fluorinated gases. They do not introduce a new prohibition, phase-down schedule or general chemical restriction. Instead, the announcement confirms which entities have received import-volume rights for the 2026 allocation period.

HFCs and HCFCs are commonly used in refrigeration, air-conditioning, foam manufacturing, fire-protection equipment and other industrial applications. HCFCs are ozone-depleting substances subject to phase-out controls, while HFCs are controlled because of their global-warming potential. Thailand manages these substances in accordance with its domestic hazardous-substance framework and commitments under the Montreal Protocol.

Compliance Implications

The published lists identify recipient companies but do not disclose the individual refrigerants assigned to each company, their CAS numbers or the quantities allocated. An entity’s appearance on a recipient list should also not be interpreted as a complete import authorization for every HFC or HCFC. Importers must continue to satisfy the relevant importer qualifications, hazardous-substance licensing requirements, allocation conditions and shipment-level customs procedures.

Companies purchasing imported refrigerants should confirm that their importer or supplier appears on the applicable 2026 recipient list. They should also verify the precise substance, allocated quantity, remaining quota and import-licence status before arranging a shipment. Product identity should be checked against the chemical name, refrigerant designation, CAS number, composition and applicable customs classification.

The announcement is particularly relevant to refrigerant importers, chemical distributors, air-conditioning and refrigeration companies, foam manufacturers, fire-protection businesses and industrial users dependent on controlled fluorinated gases. Supply-chain parties should obtain appropriate evidence from the allocated importer rather than relying solely on a general statement that the importer holds quota rights.