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Artificial sausage casings market in Estonia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the Estonian artificial sausage casings market expanded from 297 tons to 355 tons, driven by a wider variety of casing types such as fibrous and collagen casings becoming available. This diversity allowed producers to cater to evolving consumer preferences, supported by the ongoing role of key supplier AS Veikand and simplified trade procedures from Estonia's EU membership.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain and logistical disruptions, leading to a market contraction to 301 tons despite increased consumer interest in home sausage-making which boosted demand for protein and collagen casings. A recovery to 334 tons followed in 2021 as market players like AS Veikand adapted by enhancing e-commerce and delivery services. However, in 2022, new legislative requirements for food labeling and traceability introduced operational challenges, contributing to a decrease in market volume to 306 tons.

The market experienced a sharp surge to 508 tons in 2023, followed by a correction to 360 tons in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar volatile pattern, reaching $6.5 million in 2023 before declining to $3.9 million in 2024.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Estonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production artificial sausage casings in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's artificial sausage casings production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 2 765 thousand US dollars, marking a 15.4% rise compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 186 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 7.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 17.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	9.6%	15.4%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Estonia's artificial sausage casings production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 175.8 tonnes were produced, which is 7.2% higher than in 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 163.3 tonnes, with the largest decline of 1.9% occurring that year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 5.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	0.5%	7.2%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports artificial sausage casings from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Artificial sausage casings exports from Estonia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 148.3 tonnes, down by 1.9% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 49.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.1%)	(15.5%)	(1.9%)	(20.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Russia, Lithuania, and Latvia—together accounted for 99.9% of Estonia's total artificial sausage casings exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of artificial sausage casings from Estonia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 2 427 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, exports decreased by 45%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.5%)	(12.7%)	(0.9%)	(18.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Latvia, and Lithuania were the main destinations for Estonia's artificial sausage casings exports in value terms, accounting for 36.2%, 32.2%, and 31.5% respectively. Together, they represented 99.9% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports artificial sausage casings to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year drop, Estonia's artificial sausage casings import volume increased in 2021. Imports registered 306.0 tonnes, which is 6.2% more than in 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 288.2 tonnes, with the largest decline of 22.2% occurring that year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports decreased by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	(22.2%)	6.2%	(10.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Europe (not elsewhere specified), and Czechia were the main sources for Estonia's artificial sausage casings imports in volume terms, accounting for 64.2%, 9.9%, and 9.8% respectively. Together, they represented 83.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Estonia's artificial sausage casings import volume increased in 2021. Imports reached 4 753 thousand US dollars, up by 9.5% from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 339 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 14.1% occurred in 2019. Over the period 2018-2021, imports decreased by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.1%)	(12.1%)	9.5%	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Czechia, and Germany formed the main group of destinations for Estonia's artificial sausage casings imports in value terms, accounting for 54.8%, 19.8%, and 8.7% respectively. Together, they represented 83.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io