Natural Sausage Casings Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Source(Hog, beef, sheep, other sources), By Application(Fresh sausages, pre-cooked sausages, smoked sausages, cured sausages), By Distribution Channel(Online, Offline), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Natural Sausage Casings Market size was valued at USD 1.87 billion in 2019 and is poised to grow from USD 1.94 billion in 2023 to USD 2.01 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.25% in the forecast period (2024-2031).

Natural sausage casings are formed from the submucosa of meat animals' small intestines, which is primarily composed of naturally occurring collagen. The bulk of casings used in Western European and Chinese cuisines are derived from pigs, but sheep, goats, cattle, and even horses' intestines are frequently used for this purpose. To prepare them for use as casings, the intestines are drained, scraped, and washed with water and salt by hand or machine. The external fat and the interior mucosa lining are removed throughout the processing. They are washed with salts and soda to minimise water activity (which restricts microbial growth) and maintain the casing.

Recent developments in manufacturing technologies have greatly simplified the production of high-quality natural casings. Smoke and water can infiltrate the meat when cooking through natural sausage casings, as opposed to some artificial casings. Natural sausage casings help to preserve the juiciness of the meat giving consumers a soft bite and a rich flavour.

US Natural Sausage Casings Market Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.