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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.