Artificial Casing Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type(Collagen Casings (Edible Collagen Casing, Non-Edible Collagen Casing)), By Application(Animal-based Sausages (Fresh Sausages, Processed Sausages)), By Distribution Channel(Online, and Offline), By End User(Food Processing Companies, Food Retailers) - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Global Artificial Casing Market size was valued at USD 3.23 billion in 2021 and is poised to grow from USD 3.43 billion in 2022 to USD 5.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% in the forecast period (2023-2030).

The global artificial casing market is growing due to the rising popularity of meat in the market. The market for casings is increasing as a result of a growing demand for animal proteins due to their nutritional advantages. The substance that encases the filling of a meat sausage is called artificial casing. Due to the strong demand for beef sausages, the artificial casing business has seen considerable increase in recent years. Collagen, cellulose, or artificial films like nylon are the basic components of artificial casing. The need for artificial casings is increasing in part because natural casings are more expensive, less readily available, and more difficult to get animal intestines worldwide.

The growing interest of the artificial casing market can also be due to the global growth of the food service market. The market for artificial casings in meat packaging is expanding as a result of the increasing availability of frozen meat products through different distribution channels. A wider customer base is being drawn in by the development of various artificial casings in various shapes, sizes, and looks. In the upcoming years, it is projected that technological development to enhance the process and total manufacturing of artificial casings will drive market expansion in the coming years.

Value-added casings, a new type of artificial casing that Kalle GmbH presented to the market. By transmitting smoke, colour, and seasoning to the filler surface, newly added value-added casings, in contrast to the present artificial casings, completely remove production processes. In response to growing consumer nutritional trends, production costs are decreased by up to 20% while product safety is increased.