Artificial sausage casings market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for artificial sausage casings in Poland experienced a significant contraction in physical volume from 8 442 t in 2018 to 6 007 t in 2021, with a sharp drop to 5 944 t in 2019. In value terms, the market fell to 54 483 thousand USD in 2019 before recovering to 61 308 thousand USD by 2021.

From 2022, market volume showed a recovery, reaching 6 451 t, and remained stable around 6 400 t in 2023. This period was characterized by the development of plant-based and vegan casing segments, responding to shifting consumer preferences in Poland. Investments in production automation, such as automatic portioning and linking systems, enhanced efficiency and supported output. Concurrently, global increases in raw material prices for collagen and cellulose raised production costs, contributing to the market's value growth, which peaked at 75 981 thousand USD in 2023.

In 2024, the market volume declined to 5 202 t, with value falling to 65 564 thousand USD. Despite this, the market structure continued to evolve, with a growing share of plant-based casings driven by the popularity of meat-alternative diets. Key Polish players like FABIOS S.A. maintained influence through investments in digitization and innovation, shaping the sector's long-term trajectory.

Production artificial sausage casings in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of artificial sausage casings was valued at 55 708 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.8% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 85 142 thousand US dollars, while the minimum occurred in 2019 at 51 671 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 39.3% was observed in 2019, whereas the largest increase of 8.0% took place in 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 6 202 tonnes of artificial sausage casings, showing a gradual year-over-year increase of 8.2%. The maximum production volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 093 tonnes. The largest decline of 29.2% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 48.3% was seen in 2018. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

Exports artificial sausage casings from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of artificial sausage casings increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 4 289 tonnes, which represents a limited 3.9% rise compared to 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 272 tonnes. The largest decline of 13.0% occurred in 2018, while the largest increase of 26.1% was observed in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Germany, and Russia formed the core group of markets for Poland's exports of artificial sausage casings in volume terms. Ukraine accounted for 26.2% of exports, Germany for 19.0%, and Russia for 14.5%. Together, these three countries represented 59.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's exports of artificial sausage casings increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 49 915 thousand US dollars, up by 1.7% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 40 228 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 17.9% occurred in 2018, while the largest increase of 22.0% was seen in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and Russia consistently held leading positions in Poland's export structure by value. Germany accounted for 24.9% of exports, Ukraine for 23.2%, and Russia for 13.4%. Collectively, these three markets represented 61.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports artificial sausage casings to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's imports of artificial sausage casings totaled 4 124 tonnes, reflecting a limited 5.0% decrease compared to 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 621 tonnes, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 4 339 tonnes. The largest increase of 19.8% was observed in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 11.5%, with an annualized rate of 3.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Germany, and France were the three principal markets for Poland's imports of artificial sausage casings in volume terms, together accounting for 85.8% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Poland's imports of artificial sausage casings increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, amounting to 52 055 thousand US dollars, with virtually no change compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 50 607 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 1.0% occurred in 2018, while the largest increase of 2.5% was seen in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and France were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Poland's imports of artificial sausage casings by value. Germany accounted for 32.9% of imports, Spain for 28.8%, and France for 20.3%. Together, these three countries represented 82.0% of total import flows.

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

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