Record-Breaking Year for K-Ramen Exports: January Exports Hit $155 Million
Creatrip Team
2 years ago
In January 2023, South Korean instant noodle (ramen) exports reached a record $155 million, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. This surge cements ramen as a leading item in Korea's food exports, or 'K-Food'. Major producers are expanding globally, with companies like Samyang Foods and Nongshim setting up sales offices in the Netherlands to tap into the growing European market. The rise in exports is largely driven by international demand for flavors like Samyang's spicy 'Buldak Bokkeummyun.'
