Core Viewpoint - The food industry is a pillar of China's economy, and recent government policies aim to enhance food security and promote high-quality development in the food sector, presenting opportunities for the casing industry [1][4]. Policy Measures - In January 2024, a group standard for collagen casings will be released to further regulate the industry and promote sustainable development [2]. - In June 2023, new regulations on food business licensing were introduced, streamlining the process for certain food sales activities [2]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes health and nutrition, focusing on personalized nutrition and health monitoring technologies [2]. - A national nutrition plan was implemented in August 2022 to support dietary needs and enhance nutrition services [2]. - Guidelines for promoting light industry development were issued in June 2022, targeting functional foods and health products [2]. Market Growth - The global casing industry reached a scale of 42.57 billion RMB in 2023, with a CAGR of approximately 6.74% from 2019 to 2023 [2]. - China's casing industry size reached 16.89 billion RMB in 2023, growing by 6.3% year-on-year [4]. - The collagen casing market in China reached 2.69 billion RMB in 2023, accounting for 15.9% of the total casing market [6]. Industry Analysis - The casing industry is supported by the growth of the meat processing and sausage industries in China, which is the largest meat consumption market globally [4]. - The government is increasing food safety measures and implementing policies to stimulate demand for low-temperature meat products, supporting long-term industry growth [4]. - The research team utilized various analytical models to assess the casing industry's market environment, policies, competition, and technological innovations [8].