The Artificial Casings Market is expected to reach $5.14 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2022 to 2029. In terms of volume, the artificial casings market is expected to reach 51.93 billion meters by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2022 to 2029. Factors such as the increase in global meat consumption and production, the growing preference for artificial casings among sausage manufacturers, casings manufacturers’ shift from natural casings to artificial casings due to operational challenges, and the rising number of foodservice chains drive the growth of this market.
Furthermore, the demand from developing countries in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa and the emergence of vegetarian sausage casings are expected to create lucrative opportunities for players operating in this market. However, consumers’ preference for natural sausage casings over artificial casings is expected to hinder the growth of this market to a notable extent.
COVID-19 Impact Assessment
Sausages Stakeholders are Formulating New Strategies to Deal with the Sudden Rise in the Demand for Plant-based Food
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the connection between public health risks and animal meat consumption, encouraging consumers to adopt plant-based diets. Hence, many companies in the artificial casings space started changing their strategies to adapt to the sudden growth in demand for vegan sausages. Some of the strategies adopted by key market players are as follows:
- In April 2020, Loryma (Germany) partnered with Viscofan (Spain), a manufacturer of meat casings, to develop a recipe for vegan grilled and fried sausages based on wheat.
- In April 2019, Kalle GmbH (Germany) launched the vegan-suitable NaloProSpice PR casing with animal-free glue.
Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic boosted the sales of plant-based sausages and spurred the launch of new products, benefitting all stakeholders in the artificial casings space. A few of the related developments are as follows:
- In January 2020, Nestlé (Switzerland) launched its plant-based sausages in Europe and the U.S. In Europe, soy-based Garden Gourmet sausage was made available in Bratwurst and Chorizo styles. The product was mainly launched in 11 European markets, including Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
- In January 2020, Impossible Foods Inc. (U.S.) made its sausages available at 139 Burger King outlets across five test regions in the U.S., namely Savannah, Georgia, Lansing, Michigan, Springfield, Illinois, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Montgomery, Alabama.
- In January 2020, High Peaks (U.S.) launched its premium, all-natural plant-based sausages in the U.S. to meet the increased demand for meat alternatives. The company announced plans to introduce four flavors in multiple regions across the country and expand the number of its retail outlets through 2020.
- In February 2020, Alpha Foods (U.S.) raised $28 million in financing for its portfolio of vegetarian burritos, tamales, nuggets, pizzas, burgers, patties, and sausages.
- In February 2020, Lightlife (U.S.) launched plant-based breakfast sausage links and sausage patties made with pea and rice protein.
- In July 2019, Dunkin’ (U.S.) partnered with Beyond Meat (U.S.) to launch a new plant-based meat product, New Beyond Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, in Manhattan.
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Increase in the Global Population and Subsequent Rise in Meat Consumption and Production Drives the Growth of the Artificial Sausage Casings Market
Growth in the global population, especially the urban population, drives the demand for artificial casings globally. According to the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations (UN DESA), the world population reached 7.9 billion in 2021, an increase of one billion over 2011. The global population is projected to increase further, to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050, and 11.2 billion by 2100. Furthermore, according to the World Health Organization, the urban population accounted for 56.2% of the total global population in 2021, up from 55% in 2014, and continues to grow further. The global urban population grew by approximately 1.84% per year between 2015 and 2020 and is expected to grow by 1.63% per year between 2020 and 2025 and by 1.44% per year between 2025 and 2030. Urban consumers have a much wider choice and better availability of sausages than consumers living in rural areas. Urbanization is characterized by improved living standards and rising incomes which influence the affordability of sausages and processed meat products to a great extent.
This rise in the global population has led to a significant increase in meat and sausage consumption and production globally. According to data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in 2020, the average American adult consumed 97.5 kilograms (215 pounds) of meat (beef, chicken, pork), an increase from 90 kilograms (198.5 pounds) in 2017, while the global average consumption in 2020 was 34.44 kilograms. By 2030, these numbers are projected to increase to 99.5 kilograms (219.3 pounds) per person in the U.S. and 37.3 kilograms (83.11 pounds) globally. Additionally, annual meat production is projected to increase from 218 million tonnes in 1997–1999 to 376 million tonnes by 2030. Thus, the rising meat production and consumption directly impact the demand for artificial casings such as collagen casings, cellulose casings, plastic casings, and fibrous casings, driving the growth of the Artificial Sausage Casings Market.
Key Findings in the Artificial Casings Market Study:
The Collagen Casings Segment to Account for the Largest Share of the Artificial Casings Market in 2022
Based on type, the Artificial Sausage Casings Market is segmented into collagen casings, cellulose casings, plastic casings, fibrous casings, textile casings, net casings, and vegetarian casings. In 2022, the collagen casings segment is expected to account for the largest share of the artificial casings market. The large market share of this segment is mainly attributed to its lower cost of production compared to gut casings and other artificial sausage casings due to higher production speeds and lower labor requirements. In addition, the beneficial properties of collagen casings, such as edible nature, standard diameter, uniformity, and strength, contribute to their demand.
However, the vegetarian casings segment is slated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The rapid growth of this segment is attributed to the advancements in food technology, the increasing number of people with animal protein intolerance, the increasing venture investments in plant-based companies, and the rising vegetarian and vegan populations.
The Animal-based Sausages Segment to Account for the Largest Share of the Artificial Casings Market in 2022
Based on application, the Artificial Sausage Casings Market is segmented into animal-based sausages and plant-based sausages. In 2022, the animal-based sausages segment is expected to account for the larger share of the artificial casings market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to increased meat consumption, rising urban population, high popularity of collagen casing, and consumers’ growing preference for protein-rich diets.
However, the plant-based sausages segment is slated to register the higher CAGR during the forecast period. The rapid growth of this segment is attributed to the consumer shift toward healthy, tasty, sustainable, and environment-friendly varieties of sausages.
The Offline Segment to Account for the Largest Share of the Artificial Casings Market in 2022
Based on distribution channel, the Artificial Sausage Casings Market is segmented into offline and online. In 2022, the offline segment is estimated to account for the larger share of the artificial casings market. The large market share of this segment is mainly attributed to the growing number of modern groceries offering high-quality food products, the availability of a wider range of food products, and the enhanced shopping experience offered by modern groceries, hypermarkets, and supermarkets.
However, the online segment is slated to register the higher CAGR during the forecast period. The rapid growth of this segment is attributed to faster accessibility and cost-effectiveness offered by online shopping platforms, the increasing internet and smartphone penetration, and the rising disposable income among consumers.
The Food Processing Companies Segment to Account for the Largest Share of the Artificial Casings Market in 2022
Based on end user, the Artificial Sausage Casings Market is segmented into food processing companies, food service providers, food retailers, and other end users. In 2022, the food processing companies segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the artificial casings market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high demand for sausages which has led food processing companies to increase their sausage production, subsequently driving the demand for artificial casings. Furthermore, the growing preference for innovative food options and the rising automation in sausage production, resulting in maximized production efficiencies, contribute to the large market share of this segment.
However, the food service providers segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is driven by factors such as the increased demand for fast food due to the busy lifestyles of the working population and the proliferation of food distribution channels.
Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing Regional Market
Based on geography, the artificial casings market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2022, North America is estimated to account for the largest share of the artificial casings market. North America’s large market share is attributed to factors such as the well-established food & beverage industry, the wide availability of sausage & processed meat products, the high average meat consumption, and the high number of fast food restaurant chains and sausage manufacturers.
However, the market in Asia-Pacific is slated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this regional market is driven by the increasing demand for fast food, increasing spending on processed products, and growing westernization & urbanization.
Key Players
The artificial casings market is highly fragmented, with the presence of many small private vendors in the market. Some of the key players operating in the artificial casings market are Viscofan, S.A. (Spain), Devro plc (U.K.), Selo B.V. (Netherlands), Shenguan Holdings (Group) Limited (China), DAT-Schaub Group (Part of Danish Crown AmbA) (Denmark), ViskoTeepak Holding Ab Ltd (Finland), Fibran S.A. (Spain), Viskase Companies, Inc. (U.S.), Nippi. Inc. (Japan), FABIOS S.A. (Poland), Kalle GmbH (Germany), Oversea Casing Company (U.S.), and Nutra Produkte AG (Switzerland).
Scope of the report:
Artificial Casings Market, by Type
- Collagen Casings
- Edible Collagen Casings
- Non-edible Collagen Casings
- Cellulose Casings
- Plastic Casings
- Fibrous Casings
- Textile Casings
- Net Casings
- Vegetarian Casings
Artificial Casings Market, by Application
- Animal-based Sausages
- Fresh Sausages
- Pre-cooked Sausages
- Smoked Sausages
- Cured Sausages
- Processed Sausages
- Plant-based Sausages
Artificial Casings Market, by Distribution Channel
Artificial Casings Market, by End User
- Food Processing Companies
- Food Retailers
- Food Service Providers
- Other End Users
Artificial Casings Market, by Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- U.K.
- Spain
- Poland
- Netherlands
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Chile
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
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