Collagen Casings Market Size - By Source, By Product, By Caliber, By Application, Growth Forecast, 2026-2035

Collagen Casings Market Size

The global collagen casings market size was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 1.6 billion in 2026 to USD 3 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 6.8% according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

• Collagen casing is the edible, protein-containing sausage casing from bovine or porcine collagen and is thus a natural and sustainable alternative to conventional natural casings that are derived from animal intestines. They are most often made from collagen derived from bovine hides and their use is in sausage making because of uniformity, convenience, and compatibility with high-speed automated machinery which significantly improves operational efficiency for meat processors.
   
• The increasing level of global meat consumption serves as an important driver for the growth of the collagen casings market; the Food and Agriculture Organization reported almost 364 million metric tons of meat produced globally in the year 2023 and predicted steady increases in demand especially in emerging economies. With a constant increase in meat processing, there arises a great demand for a reliable casing solution, which in turn renders collagen casings the preferred choice owing to their scalability and cost-effectiveness over natural alternatives.
   
• Unlike natural casing, a collagen casing possesses uniform diameters, has a higher ability to withstand forces, and minimizes the risk of contamination in accordance with detailed statutes of food safety. The global market for collagen casings is expanding rapidly, backed by structural shifts in food consumption patterns as well as sustainability trends.
   
• The current leading region of adoption is North America, which counts advanced manufacturing infrastructure and a well-established meat processing industry favoring innovative packaging solutions. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is considered the fastest-growing because of increasing meat consumption along with the rising middle-class population and urbanization.
   
• Modernization in these regions is promoted through policies focusing on safety and sustainability in food production, which in turn drives the use of collagen casings as they are environmentally friendly. The adoption of tannery waste for collagen extraction is further enhancing environmental sustainability as a global drive towards circular economy principles harbors the use of tannery waste for collagen extraction.
   

Collagen Casings Market Trends

• The development in methods of collagen extraction, such as enzyme-based and environmentally friendly extraction technologies, may increase yield and purity during incorporation of the advancements into the market. As a result, the producers will be able to manufacture better-quality collagen with a reduced environmental burden and costs of production.
   
• The trends of development of products for the collagen casings segment are increasingly being shaped by consumer preferences for clean labels, processes with low processing and natural ingredients. It is building on a movement among companies to manufacture products with fewer additives and preservatives, focusing on their natural components and production methods that respect the environment.
   
• New-age innovations are flooding the industry as next-gen collagen casings come with features such as superior functional characteristics in elasticity, color stability, and moisture retention. In a bid to reach new heights, enterprises are broadening their scopes by diversifying into different calibers and even specialized types of casings targeted toward niche markets such as organic or gluten-free sausages.
   
• Sustainability is that overarching trend; some manufacturers have indeed begun using tannery waste for collagen production, quite less energy and chemicals in their processes. Innovations in biodegradable casing materials are receiving great momentum, coupled with initiatives on recycling, in line with global policy objectives on environmental concerns.
   

Collagen Casings Market Analysis

Based on source, the collagen casings market is segmented into bovine, porcine, poultry, marine and ovine & caprine. Bovine dominated the market with an approximate market share of 47.9% in 2025 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6.6% till 2035.
 

• The bovine collagen continues to be dominant in the market owing to its strength and stability, and compatibility in high-speed automated production lines of sausage making. Furthermore, the readily available source from the beef industry ensures economical use and availability, hence it is a choice for major processors who expect a reliable performance.
   
• Porcine collagen has limitations in flexibility and acceptability to traditional-style sausages in the highly pork-consuming regions. Collagen derived have application in specialty products and in regions that observe poultry diets. Limited availability of raw materials and lower mechanical strength in comparison with bovine casings restrict its wide market establishment.
   
• Marine collagen is considered as an alternative in the health-conscious and religion-restricted markets as it has hypoallergenic properties and appeals to sustainability. However, present high costs of production and limited compatibility of processing pose hurdles in its commercial scale. Ovine & caprine collagen caters for ethnic and specialty markets with an abundance of lamb and goat meat. 
   

Based on product, the collagen casings market is segmented into edible and non-edible. Edible held the largest market share of 92.1% in 2025.
 

• Fresh, cooked, and smoked, edible collagen casings dominate in the high-volume sausage category application; further, they can stay on the product during consumption, and are of a uniform size, and run well on automated stuffing systems, thereby being widely preferred by nearly all meat processors, from the smallest to the largest, globally.
   
• Most of the non-edible casings are the large-diameter sausages of a salami or bologna type, where shells are usually removed before consumption. Although these products are attractive in terms of their specialty and traditional meat products, they have a limited application area compared with edible casings, which limit their overall market share.
   

Based on caliber, the collagen casings market is segmented into small diameter (14–32 mm), medium diameter (33–50 mm) and large diameter (>50 mm).
 

• Small diameter (14–32 mm) casings, widely used with a size of less than or equal to 32 mm, are used in manufacturing traditional sausages, hot dogs, and snack links, where it is essential to control portion accuracy and uniformity.
   
• There are different sausages available in sizes of medium diameter casings, i.e., 33-50 mm, including bratwurst, breakfast sausages, and specialty sausages. These casings combine size and flexibility; their suitability covers all possible sausage forms and textures.
   
• Collagen casings greater than 50 mm are typically used in the manufacture of large sausages, salami, and other specialty meat products whose size of tumble is rather large. Their strength and durability are essential in handling greater weight and volume, especially in industrial processing. 
   

Based on application, the collagen casings market is segmented into fresh sausages, cooked sausages, dry-cured sausages, smoked sausages, meat-based snacks and others.
 

• Fresh sausages are the major consumer of collagen casing as they find wide acceptance among retail and food service establishments. These products require casings with strong raw meat barrier properties, refrigeration stability, etc.; thus, collagen would be ideal in such a situation for consistent performances in high-volume production situations.
   
• Cooked sausages utilize collagen casings for their resistance to cooking and smoking temperature regimes. Compatibility with smokehouses and moisture retention capacity for product quality is why these casings have been adopted for use in popular formats like frankfurters, hotdogs, and bologna.
   
• Dry-cured sausages require casings allowing controlled moisture loss and fermentation compatibility while reacting over extended aging periods. Collagen casings lend these qualities to preserve the historic products like salami and chorizo and much more importantly, allow for their efficient production in an industrial setup.
   
• Smoked sausages require casings that allow smoke permeability for flavor and color development. Collagen casings fulfill these technical requirements while being also very easy to work with by artisan processors and large-scale operations.
   
• Meat snacks, such as snack sticks and jerky sticks, utilize thin-wall collagen casings for portability and shelf stability. Collagen high tensile strength and its compatibility with high-speed linking machines are vital to meet the increasing demand in the convenience and protein-based snack category.
   

The North America collagen casings market will grow at a CAGR from approximately 6.6% between 2026 and 2035. The US occupies a market share of USD 446.2 million in 2025.   
 

• Major drivers of demand for collagen casings in processed meat, snacks, and ready-to-eat foods are the increasing consumer preference toward natural, clean-label, and allergen-free food products. This is the reason that people make them health conscious, so that using sustainable sourcing practices and innovative methods of environmentally friendly manufacturing regarding collagen casings may persuade the companies to adhere to the expectations of the consumer on transparency and health benefits.   
   

The collagen casings markets in Europe, especially in a few countries like Germany, are expected to grow with a rapid pace in the coming years.
 

• Stricter regulations and growing trends toward environmental sustainability have therefore paved the way for environmentally friendly manufacture of collagen casings. Adoption of bio-based formulations, including plant proteins and microbial-derived collagen, meets sustainability standards as well as biodegradable alternatives, thus propelling the market further. 
   

The collagen casings market in China and India is expected to have lucrative growth between 2026 and 2035, with CAGR 6.9% in the Asia Pacific region.
 

• Natural and functional collagen casings in food, beverages, and dietary supplements have increased consumerism owing to urbanization, health awareness, and rising disposable income levels. Developments toward clean-label nutrition are also emphasizing innovations in plant-based and natural ingredient-based formulations, which tap the vein of growing consumer preference toward health and sustainability.
   

Between 2026 and 2035, the market for collagen casings in the Middle East is projected to grow significantly during this period.
 

• The hospitality and food processing and nutritional industries are the main growth drivers for high-quality clean-label collagen casings. Health and wellness trends and government initiatives toward sustainable food systems are also causing companies to adopt an environmentally conscious approach.
   

Between 2025 and 2035, a promising expansion of the collagen casings sector is foreseen in Latin America.
 

• Rise in the demand for functional food, dietary supplements, and food safety applications is propelling growth for the region. Innovation activities in natural and plant-based collagen casings continue innovating with health-conscious and sustainable food preferences. Thus, these developments would impact market expansion and diversification into various food and nutrition markets.
   

Collagen Casings Market Share

Collagen casings industry is moderately consolidated with players like Viscofan Group, Fibran Group, SARIA SE & Co. KG, Nippi Inc. and Shenguan Holdings (Group) Limited account for 51.5% market share in 2025.
 

The collagen casings market consists of such leading companies operating mostly in their regional areas. Their long years of experience with collagen casings allow these companies to maintain a strong market position worldwide. Their product offerings are diverse and majorly supported by production capacities and distribution networks, which can serve the increasing demand for collagen casings in various regions.
 

Collagen Casings Market Companies

Major players operating in the collagen casings industry includes:

• Belkozin
• FABIOS S.A.
• Fibran Group
• Foodchem International Corporation
• Nippi Inc.
• PS Seasoning
• SARIA SE & Co. KG
• Shenguan Holdings (Group) Limited
• Viscofan S.A.
• Viskoteepak
   

Viscofan S.A: Viscofan S.A manufactures collagen casings for sausages of various calibers and formats, catering to the needs of both industrial and artisanal applications. The company operates in a dynamic ambience of technological innovation and global distribution, providing an indomitable basis of quality and performance for meat processors across a myriad of applications.
 

Fibran Group: Manufacturers of collagen casings for fresh, cooked, and dry cured sausages, Fibran Group emphasizes uniformity, strength, and conformity with automated stuffing systems to ensure that meat processors operate efficiently in bulk and specialty markets.
 

SARIA SE & Co. KG: SARIA SE & Co. KG offers integrated solutions in the collagen casing segment at their sustainable production site utilizing animal by-products. Their products find applications in a variety of sausages while being in line with circular economy and promoting resource efficiency into the meat processing industries.
 

Nippi Inc.: Nippi Inc. manufactures collagen casings for all types of sausage. The company applies cutting-edge processing techniques to produce casings that conform to high food safety standards and performance requirements of meat processors worldwide.
 

Shenguan Holdings (Group) Limited: Shenguan Holdings produces collagen casings for different sausage categories, emphasizing l
 

Collagen Casings Industry News

• In February of 2025, Viscofan acquired 51% of Pet Mania Comércio Internacional Ltd for around USD 6.2 million. The acquisition was intended for an increase in its footprint in the pet treats market while highlighting the contentiousness of collagen-based innovations as part of protein-based pet food solutions.
   
• In April 2023, SARIA enhanced their portfolio further through acquiring Devro, which is a supplier of collagen-based edible coatings and films. The company reconfirmed its status as being among the leading suppliers of natural sausage casings and innovative food solutions based on collagens around the globe.
   

This collagen casings market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Million Meters) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:

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Market, By Source

• Bovine
• Porcine 
• Poultry
• Marine 
• Ovine & caprine

Market, By Product

• Edible 
• Non-edible

Market, By Caliber

• Small diameter (14–32 mm)
• Medium diameter (33–50 mm)
• Large diameter (>50 mm)

Market, By Application

• Fresh sausages
• Cooked sausages
• Dry-cured sausages
• Smoked sausages
• Meat-based snacks
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America  
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe  
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific  
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America  
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa  
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa