Collagen Sausage Casings Market Report 2024

The collagen sausage casing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.46 billion in 2023 to $1.54 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to several factors, increasing regulations favoring safer and healthier food options, stricter enforcement of food safety regulations, adoption in regions with traditional sausage-making practices, and a growing consumer preference for convenience foods.

The collagen sausage casing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.95 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, increasing demand from emerging markets, shifts in consumer behavior, regulatory developments affecting food products, growing meat consumption globally, and rising awareness of environmental impact. Major trends expected in the forecast period include a heightened focus on sustainable sourcing and production practices, the expansion of retail channels and e-commerce platforms, innovative packaging formats integrating collagen casings, the adoption of digital technologies in manufacturing, and advancements in smart manufacturing practices.

The increasing demand for processed foods is set to drive growth in the collagen sausage casings market in the future. Processed foods undergo modifications from their original state through various methods to enhance shelf life, flavor, texture, appearance, or convenience. This rising demand is fueled by factors such as convenience, affordability, and extended shelf life, appealing to busy lifestyles and increasingly hectic schedules. Collagen sausage casings play a vital role in processed foods by providing a convenient and efficient means to produce sausages, a popular processed meat product. For instance, according to data from the American Frozen Food Institute published in January 2023, sales of frozen processed meat in the USA rose by 21.6% in 2022 compared to the previous year, highlighting the growing demand that will boost the collagen sausage casings market.

Key players in the collagen sausage casings market are concentrating on advancing production techniques, particularly through automation in sausage production, to enhance efficiency and consistency in manufacturing. Automated sausage production involves the use of machinery to handle tasks such as portioning, linking, and packaging, reducing reliance on manual labor and improving overall manufacturing efficiency. For example, Handtmann, a Germany-based company specializing in food production equipment, introduced the PVLH 251 AL system in August 2023. This system is tailored for medium-scale and industrial sausage producers, offering automated processes for portioning, linking, and hanging sausages in both peel-off and collagen casings. Integrated with Handtmann's vacuum fillers and monitoring control system, the system provides an efficient solution to meet the increasing demand for sausage products.

In April 2023, SARIA Group, a Germany-based company operating in the food, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sectors, acquired Devro plc to strengthen its position in collagen-based solutions. This acquisition expands SARIA's portfolio with Devro's expertise in edible films and coatings, enhancing its offerings in natural sausage casings. Devro plc, headquartered in the UK, is renowned for manufacturing food-grade collagen casings.

Major companies operating in the collagen sausage casings market are Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, Koch Foods, Viscofan SA, DAT-Schaub A/S, Kalle GmbH, Viskase Cos. Inc., Devro plc, Shenguan Holdings (Group) Limited, Nippi Collagen NA Inc., Fibran Group, PS Seasoning & Spices, LEM Products Inc., PS Seasoning, Oversea Casing Company, The Sausage Maker Inc., Weschenfelder Direct Ltd, FABIOS S.A., CTR Refrigeration and Food Store Equipment Ltd., Natural Casing Company (NCC), S.A.S. Casings, Ningbo Best Packing Co., Ltd., Wiener Wurst Casing Company, Atlantic Casing Company, Belkozin.

North America was the largest region in the collagen sausage casings market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the collagen sausage casings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the collagen sausage casings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Collagen sausage casings are tubes made from collagen, a protein sourced from animal connective tissues, typically from cattle hides. They serve to encase sausages, ensuring uniform shape and size, and are valued for their convenience compared to natural casings. These casings are available in various types and sizes, tailored to different sausage varieties and production methods.

The main types of collagen sausage casings include non-edible and edible variants. Edible collagen sausage casings are derived from collagen and are primarily sourced from the connective tissues of animals such as cattle and pigs. They come in small and large calibers, suitable for a range of applications such as fresh sausages, cooked sausages, and meat-based snacks. These casings are distributed through channels including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C), serving end users in industrial food processing, foodservice, private label, butcheries, meat processors, and others.

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The collagen sausage casings market consists of sales of products including edible collagen casings, non-edible collagen casings, breakfast sausage casings, and specialty casings. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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