Sausage Casings Market Size - By Product Type (Alternative Casings, Natural Casings, Synthetic Casings), By End-Use (Food Manufacturers, Household, Restaurants and Foodservice), Distribution Channel & Global Forecast, 2023 – 2032

Sausage Casings Market Size

Sausage Casings Market size was valued at USD 6 billion in 2022 and is projected to record more than 3% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The thriving global meat industry will act as a significant catalyst for industry expansion, as the production and consumption of sausages continue to rise.
 

Estimates from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council suggest that Americans spent over USD 8.3 billion on sausages and hot dogs in supermarkets across the United States in 2022. In addition, changing consumer preferences, with an increasing inclination towards convenience foods and ready-to-eat products, will further fuel the demand for sausage casings.
 

Sausage Casings Market Growth Drivers & Restraints

The rising global meat consumption, especially in developing regions, will boost the demand for sausage production, serving as a key driver for market growth. Moreover, the increasing preference for natural and organic sausages will stimulate the demand for collagen-based casings. As per a study published by the National Library of Medicine in 2022, the use of collagen casings for fermented sausage demonstrated a substantial improvement in texture over natural casings.
 

On the other hand, stringent regulations on food safety and quality standards, fluctuating raw material prices, and limited availability of natural casings may hinder industry development to some extent. Despite these challenges, advancements in production technologies and innovation in casings are anticipated to drive market expansion.
 

Sausage Casings Market Trends

The growing shift towards plant-based and vegan diets has spurred the demand for alternative casings, such as those made from cellulose or other plant-based materials, catering to the changing consumer preferences. As per industry experts, alginate casings are experiencing a surge in demand, attributed to improvements in the gel as well as advancements in the machinery technology which are making these casings more accessible to a wider manufacturing audience.
 

Additionally, the trend of premium and gourmet sausages has driven the demand for high-quality, natural casings. Moreover, automation and technological advancements in casings production are streamlining the manufacturing process, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent quality.
 

Sausage Casings Market Analysis

Sausage casing market share from the natural casing product segment will grow at a commendable pace over the forecast period, given the rise in consumer inclination toward authentic and traditional food experience. Natural casings provide a genuine and nostalgic appeal to sausages. In addition, there is a growing preference for healthier and more natural food options, and natural casings align with this trend as they are free from artificial additives. The premium image associated with natural casings has also made them popular among gourmet and high-end sausage producers, which may further influence market trends.
 

Food manufacturers end-use segment accounted for 35% of the sausage casings market in 2022, given the expanding global meat industry and the rising consumption of processed meat products, including sausages. Food manufacturers are increasingly responding to changing consumer preferences, with a growing demand for a wide variety of sausages with diverse casings, including natural, collagen, and cellulose. Additionally, advancements in casings technology and improved manufacturing processes have made it more efficient and cost-effective for food manufacturers to produce sausages with different casing options, further boosting product demand.
 

North America sausage casings market size dominated around USD 2 billion in 2022, on account of the region's growing population and rising per capita meat consumption, which is contributing to higher demand for processed meat products like sausages. As per 2020 statistics from the FAO, per capita consumption of meat in the United States crossed 151 kilograms.
 

The rising trend of convenience foods and on-the-go consumption has also boosted the popularity of sausages as a quick and easy meal option. Additionally, the increasing preference for natural and organic sausages has led to a surge in demand for natural casings, which will drive the industry growth.
 

Sausage Casings Market Share

Some of the leading companies involved in the sausage casings market include:

• Viscofan Group
• Devro plc
• Kalle GmbH
• Viskase Companies
• Oversea Casing Company LLC
• DAT-Schaub Group 
• Nitta Casings Inc
• Selo Group
• World Casing Corporation.

These companies concentrate on strategic partnerships, new product launches, and commercialization efforts for market demand. Furthermore, they make huge investments in research & development to launch advanced products and gain maximum market revenue.
 

Sausage Casings Industry News

• 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.
   
• 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.
   

This sausage casings market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) & volume (Kilo Tons) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product Type

• Alternative Casings
• Natural Casings
• Synthetic Casings

Market, By End-Use

• Food Manufacturers
• Household
• Restaurants and Foodservice
• Others

Market, By Distribution Channel

• B2B
• B2C
• Hypermarkets/supermarkets
• Online stores
• Others

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt