Instant Noodles Market is Evaluated to Touch USD 98.46 Billion by 2032; Growing Demand for Ready-To-Cook Products Accelerates Market Development

The global instant noodles market size stood at USD 61.08 billion in 2024. The market is anticipated to grow from USD 64.67 billion in 2025 to USD 98.46 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.19% during the forecast period. Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in its report titled “Instant Noodles Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Chicken, Vegetable, Seafood, Beef, and Others), By Raw Material (Oats, Rice, Wheat, and Others), By Packaging (Bag and Cup), By Distribution Channel (Supermarket/Hypermarket, Specialty Stores, Convenience Stores, and Online Retail), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032”.

The characteristics of these instant noodles are termed as dried noodles, which are already pre-cooked, and require a minimum amount of time in preparation with boiling water before consumption. In every package, there is a flavoring powder along with seasoning oil, which elevates the flavor of the cooked noodles. They are made up of wheat, rice, or other grains, which are sold in a plastic cup or a packet.

These noodles originated in Japan in the 1950s, and in the current time period, it is produced in more than 90 countries globally. It is the most recognized and internationally sold food product across several developing and developed countries. Driving factors such as affordable prices, taste, nutrition, and convenience contribute to the increasing demand among consumers.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced consumer behavior, with many turning to packaged foods as an affordable and convenient choice. Between 2020 to 2021, rising prices of fresh food led consumers to seek cost-effective alternatives, thereby boosting the consumption of instant noodles. The convenience and low cost of snacking played a crucial role in this global rise in demand.

New Instant Noodles Product Launch by General Mills Increased Demand Worldwide

In March 2025, a consumer goods company situated in the U.S. called General Mills, recently announced the launch of an instant noodles product, by the name of Old El Paso Ramen Noodles, along with flavors including Fajita, Cheese Pizza, Totino’s Ramen Noodles, and others. All of these products are available and sold at Walmart globally.

Rising Demand for Easy-To-Use, Packaged Food Products Fuels Market Growth

The need for convenient and packaged food products is expanding in China, India, South Korea, and Japan due to a large crowd of working professionals and students. These instant snacks allow the employed individuals and students to prepare a delicious meal without any hassle as it requires no lengthy preparation or expert cooking skills. Additionally, the increasing consumption of these noodles across China, India, Japan, and Korea, accelerated the instant noodles market growth. The international and local industry players are offering a variety of packaged snack food products across the global market owing to escalating disposable income among the middle-class people.

However, disruption in supply, production, and availability can significantly restrain market growth. Interruption in supply of raw materials, such as wheat, wheat flour, and other ingredients can impact the production of instant noodles.

Several Product Launches by Key Market Players to Expand the Market Share

Prominent market players are collaborating with other players to ease the production and adoption of instant noodles, therefore making it a more convenient and go-to snack food option. This particular market faces competition from several snack food industry rivals, which leads to companies producing a large range and variety of different snacking options based on consumers’ needs.

Key Players Profiled in the Report:

• Nissin Food Holdings (Japan)
• Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)
• ITC Limited (India)
• Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Ajinomoto Co. Inc. (Japan)
• Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company (Vietnam)
• The Campbell Soup Company (U.S.)
• Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk (Indonesia)
• Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd. (Japan)
• Tat Hui Foods Pte Ltd. (Singapore)

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Key Industry Development:

• February 2021 – An Indian multinational consumer goods manufacturer, Marico Limited stepped into the instant noodles market by announcing the launch of “Saffola Oodles”. The company started selling this snack through online e-commerce platforms including Saffola Stores, Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket, and Grofers across India.

Further Report Findings:

• By type, the beef flavor segment holds the leading position in the instant noodles market share. This flavor is the most prominent among the consumers in Asia Pacific, capturing 29.40% of the market share. Beef noodles are easy to cook and can be cooked in various cooking methods, as they are rich in flavor and have an umami taste.
• Based on region, Asia Pacific is dominating globally, with USD 52 billion market value in 2024. China is the leading country in the region as the maximum instant noodle consumers are stemming from here. Different tastes and flavors are consumed in China, such as beef, vegetable, chicken, and seafood, which displays the variety of flavors in the country.
• North America acquires the second position, as several companies in the U.S. are launching and manufacturing new products to meet the consumer demand.

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