EU: Artificial Guts Market 2024

Artificial Guts Market Size in the EU

The EU artificial guts market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Artificial Guts Production in the EU

In value terms, artificial guts production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Artificial Guts Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, exports of artificial guts (sausage skins) in the European Union rose remarkably to X tons, with an increase of 7.4% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial guts exports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of artificial guts (sausage skins), namely the Czech Republic, Spain and Germany, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together creating a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +52.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 80% share of total exports. France, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main exporting countries, France, with a CAGR of +49.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (-0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Artificial Guts Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of artificial guts (sausage skins) decreased by -1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 8.7%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial guts imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 10%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic represented the key importer of artificial guts (sausage skins) in the European Union, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 37% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together creating a 44% share of total imports.

Imports into the Czech Republic increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (+8.7%), Poland (+2.1%) and France (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012-2022. Italy and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Czech Republic (+5.3 p.p.) and Romania (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Spain (-3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported artificial guts (sausage skins) in the European Union, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Czech Republic totaled +1.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.8% per year) and Poland (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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