Global Artificial Casings Market (Value, Volume) – Analysis, By Product Type (Collagen, Cellulose, Fibrous, Plastic, Vegan), End-User, Sales Channel, By Region, By Country: Market Size, Insights, Competition, Covid-19 Impact and Forecast (2023-2028)
Executive Summary
The Global Artificial Casings market was worth USD 3.23 Billion in 2021 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.1% between 2023 and 2028. The market is driven by the rising consumption of meat, rapid expansion of the urbanized population and demand for effective and healthy packaging for sausages. Furthermore, the increasing number of Quick service restaurants is also driving the market growth.
Collagen Casings hold the largest share of the Global Artificial Casings Market in 2021 and is anticipated to lead the market segment during the forecast period. Collagen Casings are affordable, and provide better weight and size control of the sausage over natural casings. Further, manufacturers are focusing on innovative technologies to cater to the demand for collagen sausage casings.
The trend of artificial casing is a strong focus on plant-based diets in western regions and among the vegetarian population. Demand for Vegan casing is composed of entirely non-animal based polymers with unique texture and appearance, without affecting the nutritional content of the main product.
Manufacturers are thus focusing on upgraded and modified products with rising demand for new formulations from the food and beverage industry, which has increased over time the usage of the vegan casing. For instance, in the year 2020, Loryma and Viscofan partnered to develop a Wheat-Based Concept for Meat-Free Sausages. In terms of market value, North America accounts for a major share in 2021 and the region is expected to continue holding the largest share in the total sales of Artificial Casings during the forecast period.
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