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Sausage Casings Market To Reach USD 2010 Million By Year 2030

The Global Sausage Casing Market size is expected to grow from USD 1940 Million in 2023 to USD 2010 Million by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.25% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

28-03-2024
Swati Kalagate
Food and Beverages
AkViS Intelligence LLP

Market Overview:

The Global Sausage Casing Market size is expected to grow from USD 1940 Million in 2023 to USD 2010 Million by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.25% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

The global industry that produces, distributes, and sells materials used in the encasing and packaging of sausages is known as the sausage casings market. In the process of making sausages, sausage casings are an essential part because they give the meat filling a structure to be contained within and enhance the overall texture, flavor, and look of the finished product. These shells come in a variety of forms, including collagen-based, artificial, and natural, to accommodate a range of nutritional needs, consumer preferences, and production procedures.

Natural casings have a distinctive flavor profile and a natural, realistic appearance. They are typically manufactured from the intestines of animals like lamb, cow, or pig. However, because of their homogeneity, ease of usage in automated production lines, and consistent quality, artificial casings composed of materials like collagen, polymers, or cellulose are becoming more and more common. Collagen casings offer a compromise between natural and artificial casings, offering versatility and adaptability for many types of sausages. They can be made from plant-based or animal-based collagen.

Top Key Players Covered in The Sausage Casings Market:

  • LEM Products
  • Amjadi GmbH
  • World Casing
  • Viskase
  • Viscofan
  • Nitta Casings (Devro)
  • Combinatie Teijsen V.D. Hengel
  • Almol (Australia) Casing
  • Agrimares Group
  • Kalle
  • International Casings Group
  • Carl Lipmann
  • Fortis Srl, and Other Major Players

Market Dynamics and Factors:           

Growing Demand for Processed Meat Products: The increasing consumption of processed meat products globally is a major driver for the sausage casings market. As consumer preferences shift towards convenience foods and ready-to-eat products, the demand for sausages and other processed meat items continues to rise, driving the need for sausage casings. The sausage casings market faces challenges such as fluctuations in raw material prices, stringent regulatory standards related to food safety and quality, and environmental concerns regarding waste disposal from casing production processes. Additionally, competition from alternative packaging solutions and the preference for plant-based or vegetarian products among certain consumer segments can restrain market growth.

The Sausage Casings Market Report Highlight:

  • By Type, Natural sausage casings represent a significant segment in the sausage casings market, characterized by their traditional appeal and natural origins. These casings are typically made from animal intestines, such as those from pigs, sheep, or cattle, and are favored for the authentic texture, flavor, and appearance they impart to sausages. The demand for natural casings is driven by consumer preferences for traditional and premium-quality sausages, as well as the perception of natural casings as being free from synthetic additives or chemicals.
  • By Application, Meat processing represents a key application segment where casings are used extensively for encasing various types of processed meats, particularly sausages. These casings play a crucial role in maintaining the shape, texture, and flavor of processed meat products during production, storage, and cooking. Meat processing companies rely on sausage casings to create a wide range of sausage varieties, including fresh sausages, smoked sausages, cooked sausages, and dry-cured sausages.
  • By Region, North America represents a significant region in the sausage casings market, characterized by a well-established meat processing industry and a diverse consumer base with varying culinary preferences. In North America, sausage casings are extensively used by meat processors to produce a wide range of sausages, including breakfast sausages, hot dogs, bratwursts, and specialty gourmet sausages. The region's demand for sausage casings is driven by factors such as the popularity of barbecuing and grilling culture, the growing trend of convenience foods, and the preference for high-quality, natural ingredients.

 Key Industry Development:

  • In May 2023 - DAT-Schaub, a subsidiary of Danish Crown, acquired a 70 percent stake in two SELO companies, SELO Verpakking, and SELO Belgium, renowned for their expertise in the sale of artificial casings used in sausage and food production. DAT-Schaub has outlined its plan to capitalize on this acquisition by leveraging its entire product portfolio to serve customers in the Benelux region, aiming to foster business development and growth in the market.
  • In December 2022 - SARIA, a German food manufacturer, acquired Devro plc, a Scottish sausage casing producer, in a deal worth USD 698 million. With this acquisition, SARIA was aiming to expand its product portfolio, particularly in collagen-based edible films and coatings used worldwide for various meat products, primarily sausages. The combined business is also expected to become a stronger and more diversified group with increased scale, fostering long-term sustainable growth.

The Sausage Casings Market Segmentation:

By Type

  • Natural Sausage Casings
  • Artificial Sausage Casings

 By Application

  • Meat Processing
  • Seafood Processing

For this report, AKVis Intelligence Research has segmented the Sausage Casings Market based on region:

Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million; Volume in Units, 2023-2030)

North America

  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Eastern Europe

  • Russia
  • Bulgaria
  • The Czech Republic
  • Hungary
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Rest of Eastern Europe

Western Europe

  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Western Europe

Asia Pacific

  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Singapore
  • Australia
  • New-Zealand
  • Rest of APAC

Middle East & Africa

  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • UAE
  • Israel
  • South Africa

South America

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of SA
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