The global collagen sausage casings market was valued at $1.4 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $2.4 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2022 to 2031.
Collagen sausage casings are a type of artificial sausage casing made from collagen, a protein found in animal connective tissue. These casings are widely used in the meat processing industry due to their advantages over natural casings, such as consistency, uniformity, and ease of use. Collagen sausage casings come in different sizes and shapes, and can be used for a variety of sausages, including fresh, smoked, and cooked.
The COVID-19 had a negative impact on the collagen sausage casings industry owing to its adverse impact on meat production and supply chain coupled with closure of hotels, restaurants, and cafes. The meat packaging facilities started to shut down in April 2020 due to the surge in the COVID-19 cases among the laborers. Following the lockdown restrictions, both the meat processors and the meat producers faced difficulty in shipment and meat harvesting. Restrictions on the movement of animals within and across the country were imposed that badly hampered the export and import of meat. The meat processing units faced shortages of labor and disrupted supply chain. Therefore the outbreak of the COVID-19 disease adversely affected the meat industry, including meat producers, meat processors, and the distribution channel.
Emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific and LAMEA are characterized by rapid urbanization, rising disposable income, growing population, and growing demand for ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat food products. Popular retail chains include supermarkets/hypermarkets, online retailers, online food delivery platforms, and convenience stores. These popular types of retailers have a higher penetration in urban cities. Therefore, developing markets such as Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, India, China, and Indonesia seem to offer great growth opportunities to these popular distribution channels. Moreover, supermarkets/hypermarkets hold the highest share of the global collagen sausage casings market. Therefore, the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific and LAMEA regions are expected to positively contribute to the growth of the collagen sausage casings industry during the forecast period.
The surge in the vegan population is expected to restrain the market from growing since veganism has emerged as a trend with increasing awareness of animal cruelty. For instance, according to a survey commissioned by the Vegan Society, the number of vegans in the UK quadrupled between 2014 and 2018. In 2019, there were 6,00,000 vegans, around 1.16% of the population. Veganism was first coined in the UK. Such an increase in the vegan population has led to a rise in the demand for plant-based seafood. As per the survey commissioned by the government of the UK, Britain’s vegans are pretty new to the lifestyle, with 63% having started out only in the last five years. That being said, the overwhelming majority of Britain’s vegans (81%) graduated from vegetarianism, so many have been avoiding meat for much longer than this. More people are expected to abstain from the consumption of meat products owing to such rising veganism which can hamper the collagen sausage casings market growth.
The growing preference for organic meat across the globe is expected to be the upcoming trend in the market. Growing health consciousness and awareness regarding healthy food habits among the global population is encouraging consumers to opt for organic food products. Organic labeled food ensures that the food is chemical-free. By organic meat, it is meant that no growth promoters, drugs, or any other additives is fed to the livestock. Animal feed must be grown as per the organic standards. No use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers to be used on the feed crops or grasses that are grown to feed the livestock animals. These standards ensure the production of organic meat. Moreover, the demand for organic meat is growing in developed markets like Europe and North America due to higher consumer awareness, higher adoption of healthy food habits, and increased health consciousness among the population. Hence, the use of organic meat in the production of processed meat is expected to gain traction in developed markets which is expected to boost the collagen sausage casings market demand during the forecast period since casings are widely used in the meat processing industry. Furthermore, the carcinogenic nature of processed meat may hamper the growth of the collagen sausage casings market size since there is certain chemical such as haem present in red meat. Haem is further responsible for creating N-nitroso chemicals that are proven to damage the cells that line the bowel, causing bowel cancer. Therefore, consumption of more than 700 grams of processed meat in a week increases the risk of cancer. Rising consumer awareness, growing health consciousness, and growing demand for healthy food products are a few factors that may stimulate the health-conscious population to avoid the consumption of processed meat. Therefore, the carcinogenic properties of red meat and processed meat may hamper the growth of the global collagen sausage casings market size during the forecast period.
Segmental Overview
The collagen sausage casings market is analyzed based on the product type, end-user, distribution channel, and region. By product type, the market is segmented into edible casings and non-edible casings. Based on end-user, it is classified into commercial and household segments. On the basis of distribution channel, it is categorized into B2B and B2C. Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
By Product Type
On the basis of product type, the market is further bifurcated into edible and non-edible collagen casings. The edible collagen casings segment accounted for the majority of the global collagen sausage casings market revenue. The edible segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR owing to the growing demand for natural and organic food products, increasing preference for meat-based snacks and convenience food products, and the rising popularity of ethnic and gourmet sausages. In addition, the growing trend of vegan and plant-based diets has also led to the development of edible collagen casings made from alternative sources such as seaweed and other plant-based materials.
By End User
On the basis of -user, the collagen sausage casings market is further bifurcated into commercial and household segments. The commercial segment accounted for the highest collagen sausage casings market share in 2021 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period since collagen casings provide numerous advantages over traditional natural casings, such as improved consistency, ease of use, longer shelf life, and reduced labor costs. Meat processors choose collagen casings in the commercial market because they allow for more efficient production and may be adjusted to meet specific product requirements. Collagen casings can help food service operators by allowing them to offer a diverse selection of meat products that are consistent in quality and appearance.
By Distribution Channel
On the basis of the distribution channel, the collagen sausage casings market is further segmented into B2B and B2C. The B2B segment accounted for the largest global collagen sausage casings market share and is expected to retain its dominance during the collagen sausage casings market forecast period owing to the increased popularity of HoReCa in developed markets like North America and Europe. Asia-Pacific is anticipated to provide with lucrative growth opportunities for the B2B segment. Nations such as India, China, and Indonesia are still developing and hotels and restaurants have a lot of scope in order to serve the huge population of these developing nations.
By Region
For the collagen sausage casings market analysis, on the basis of region, the market is further segmented into North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, and the rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the rest of LAMEA). North America dominated the market in 2021. Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth owing to the rapid urbanization and growing penetration of fast-food chains across regions. Additionally, the region has a growing food processing industry and a large number of small and medium-sized meat processors, which has further boosted the demand for collagen sausage casings. Furthermore, the increasing urbanization and westernization of diets in countries such as China and India are also driving the growth of the collagen sausage casings market in the Asia Pacific region.
Market Competition
The key leading players operating in this market include Viscofan, S.A., Hainan Zhongxin Chemical, Nippi, Incorporated, Fibran Group, LEM Products, Weschenfelder Direct Ltd., PS Seasoning, The Sausage Maker Inc., CTR Refrigeration and Food Store Equipment Ltd., Devro plc, Fabios S.A., Oversea Casing Company, Belkozin, Shenguan Holdings (Group) Limited, and Leverandorselskabet Danish Crown AmbA. The market players have adopted various strategies such as acquisition and expansion to expand their market share.
Examples of acquisition in the market are:
- In August 2022, DAT-Schaub division of Leverandorselskabet Danish Crown AmbA acquired DWC Casings which is mainly engaged in the production of various sausage casings. With this acquisition, it has expanded its product offering in the collagen casing product line.
- In December 2019, Viscofan, S.A., acquired Nitta Casing which is a division of Nitta Gelatin Inc., which specializes in collagen-based products. With this acquisition, it will expand its product offering in the collagen casing product line.
Examples of expansion in the market are:
- In November 2022, DAT-Schaub division of Leverandorselskabet Danish Crown AmbA expanded its business presence in South America with the acquisition of Insuban Ltda, Indexna S.A., Tricolsa S.A.S., and ESB.
- In April 2022, Viscofan,S.A., expanded its business production capabilities with an investment in its manufacturing plant in Danville, Illinois. This plant will primarily focus on increasing production and capacity for its products.
- In February 2019, Nippi, Incorporated opened a new production facility CQT facility, which is mainly focused on collagen peptide production in order to increase its production capabilities.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the collagen sausage casings market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing collagen sausage casings market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the collagen sausage casings market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global collagen sausage casings market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Collagen Sausage Casings Market Report Highlights
| Aspects | Details |
 Market Size By 2031 | USD 2.4 billion |
 Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.9% |
 Forecast period | 2021 - 2031 |
 Report Pages | 256 |
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 Key Market Players | PS Seasoning, Leverandorselskabet Danish Crown AmbA, LEM Products, Shenguan Holdings (Group) Limited, Belkozin, Devro plc, Fabios S.A., Hainan Zhongxin Chemical, Nippi, Incorporated, CTR Refrigeration and Food Store Equipment Ltd., Viscofan, S.A., The Sausage Maker Inc., Weschenfelder Direct Ltd., Fibran Group, Oversea Casing Company |
Analyst Review
According to the CXO, the growing preference for organic meat across the globe is expected to be the upcoming trend in the market. Growing health consciousness and awareness regarding healthy food habits among the global population is encouraging consumers to opt for organic food products. Organic labeled food ensures that the food is chemical-free. Consumption of organic meat is perceived to be healthier as it is free from harmful chemicals.
CXOs further added that the global collagen sausage casings market is driven by the growing demand for convenience foods, increasing meat consumption, and the shift toward artificial casings from natural casings. The market is also influenced by factors such as changing food preferences, increasing disposable income, and advancements in food processing technologies.
The global collagen sausage casings market size was valued at $1,385.6 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $2,440.7 million by 2031
The global collagen sausage casings market registered a CAGR of 3.9% from 2022 to 2031.
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The forecast period in the collagen sausage casings market report is from 2022 to 2031.
The key leading players operating in this market include Viscofan, S.A., Hainan Zhongxin Chemical, Nippi, Incorporated, Fibran Group, LEM Products, Weschenfelder Direct Ltd., PS Seasoning, The Sausage Maker Inc., CTR Refrigeration and Food Store Equipment Ltd., Devro plc, Fabios S.A., Oversea Casing Company, Belkozin, Shenguan Holdings (Group) Limited, and Leverandorselskabet Danish Crown AmbA.
The collagen sausage casings market is analyzed based on the product type, application, distribution channel, and region.
The COVID-19 had a negative impact on the collagen sausage casing market owing to its adverse impact on meat production and supply chain coupled with closure of hotels, restaurants, and cafes. The meat packaging facilities started to shut down in April 2020 due to the surge in the COVID-19 cases among the laborers.
Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period.
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