In 2023, the global consumption of instant noodles soared to 120 billion servings. But which countries topped the list in noodle consumption? Here’s a breakdown based on data from the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA):
China and Hong Kong – Leading the pack with a staggering 42.2 billion servings, equivalent to approximately 30 servings per person.
Indonesia – Following closely at 14.5 billion servings.
India – Consumed 8.7 billion servings.
Vietnam – Enjoyed 8.1 billion servings.
Japan – Consumed 5.8 billion servings.
Even outside Asia, instant noodles remain popular:
United States – Ranked sixth globally, consuming 5.1 billion servings.
Philippines – Recorded 4.4 billion servings.
South Korea and Thailand – Both at approximately 4.0 billion servings each.
Further down the list, Nigeria stands out in Africa with 3.0 billion servings, while Brazil represents South America with 2.6 billion servings. Russia leads in
Europe/Asia with 2.2 billion servings.
The variety in noodle preferences globally reflects cultural and dietary habits:
Indonesia favors halal-certified noodles.
India prefers vegetable and tomato-based soups, catering to its vegetarian population.
Vietnam enjoys shrimp-flavored broth with pho rice noodles.
In the United States, noodles are typically shorter to accommodate eating with a spoon or fork. As instant noodles continue to evolve, their popularity remains strong across diverse cultures worldwide.
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