Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Instant Noodles Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The global market size of instant noodles has been expanding significantly in the past few years. It is projected to increase from $59.16 billion in 2024 to $62.52 billion in 2025, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
The instant noodles market is projected to reach $82.65 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the instant noodles market are:
• Continued emphasis on convenience and on-the-go snacking
• Diverse flavor innovations and product variations
• Rising demand for health-conscious options
• Growth of e-commerce and online sales
The instant noodlesmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Fried Noodles, Non-Fried Noodles
2) By Packaging: Packets, Cups
3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Other Distribution Channels
The key trends in the instant noodles market are:
• Customization and personalization in product offerings are expected to be a major trend.
• E-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales are likely to shape the market's future.
• The market is anticipated to see a rise in plant-based and meat alternative instant noodles.
• Technology and innovation, especially in cross-cultural fusion and globalization, are emerging trends.
Major players in the instant noodles market are:
• Nestlé SA
• Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
• Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.
• Hebei Hualong Noodle Group Changchun Food Co. Ltd.
• Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT
• Master Kong Chongqing Convenience Food Co. Ltd.
• Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company
• Nongshim Co. Ltd.
• PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk
• Decker Sdn Bhd
• Mamee Double Decker BHD
• Aico Food Ltd.
• Samyang Corporation
• Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd.
• Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.
• Campbell Soup Company
• ITC Limited
• Unilever plc
• Monde Nissin Corporation
• TF Co. Ltd.
• Sanyo Foods Co. Ltd.
• Tat Hui Foods Pte. Ltd.
• Ting Hsin International Group
• Uni-President Enterprises Corp.
• Jinmailang Foods Co.
• Baijia Food Group Co.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the instant noodles market in 2024