Artificial sausage casings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for artificial sausage casings in Germany showed fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. After beginning at 137.2 million US dollars in 2018, it stabilized near 134.5 million in 2019. A rebound to 141.4 million occurred in 2020, supported by the rising dominance of the bio-plastics market in Europe, which highlighted the growing importance of bio-based materials for packaging and potentially for casings, boosting demand. However, the market size contracted to 127.5 million in 2021.

From 2022 onward, the market recovered and expanded, reaching 140.2 million in 2023 and 144.6 million in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by the expanding market for vegan casings due to increasing consumer preferences for plant-based diets and sustainability. Technical innovations and new product segments in bio-based and vegan casings emerged, while regulatory frameworks in Germany and the EU promoted the use of recyclable and bio-based materials. Continued advances in sustainable packaging, supported by state-funded research projects and activity from major companies, further reinforced the upward trend.

Production artificial sausage casings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Germany's artificial sausage casings production increased. In 2020, output was valued at 281.3 million US dollars, showing a year-on-year rise of 10.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 255.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After a two-year decrease, artificial sausage casings production in Germany increased. In 2020, 12,523 tonnes were produced, reflecting minimal change compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 12,458 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports artificial sausage casings from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year contraction, exported artificial sausage casings volumes from Germany increased. In 2020, exports reached 17,861 tonnes, indicating a modest rise of 5.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 17,002 tonnes, and the largest decline was in 2018 at 20.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, the United States, and Poland were the leading destinations for Germany's artificial sausage casings exports in kind. Czechia accounted for 53.0% of exports, the United States for 11.8%, and Poland for 7.0%, combining for a total share of 71.8% of all flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year drop, Germany's volume of artificial sausage casings exports increased. In 2020, Germany exported 238.0 million US dollars worth of artificial sausage casings, up by 10.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 215.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 19.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, the United States, and Poland formed the main group of destinations for Germany's artificial sausage casings exports in value terms. Czechia represented 44.7% of exports, the United States 13.8%, and Poland 8.1%, together accounting for 66.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports artificial sausage casings to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's artificial sausage casings import volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume came to 6,325 tonnes, indicating a rise of 5.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 5,395 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Belgium, and Spain were the main sources for Germany's artificial sausage casings imports in kind. Czechia accounted for 31.0% of imports, Belgium for 19.9%, and Spain for 14.3%, together absorbing 65.2% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's artificial sausage casings imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported 98.1 million US dollars worth of artificial sausage casings, reflecting a controlled gain of 4.3% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 93.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Belgium, and Spain were the largest suppliers of artificial sausage casings to Germany in value terms. Czechia represented 42.9% of imports, Belgium 15.7%, and Spain 11.0%, together forming 69.6% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020