South Korea’s ramyeon (instant noodle) exports are projected to grow by about 30% in 2027, industry sources say, supported by expanded production capacity. Shipments already show strong momentum: ramyeon exports rose 26% to $1.59 billion in the January–October period, exceeding the previous year’s full-year growth rate of 22%. Total exports for that period reached $1.52 billion, based on trade ministry data cited by the sources.
Reportage links the outlook to continued investment by major manufacturers. Nongshim, South Korea’s leading instant noodle maker, began operations last month at its first export-focused plant in the southern port city of Busan. Yonhap and Korea Times both note Nongshim’s overseas sales contribution and its footprint, including production facilities in the United States and China. Additional industry details point to other large producers, including Samyang Foods, as part of the broader capacity expansion expected to support the next year’s export growth.
Both outlets rely on the same core figures and attribution to industry sources and trade ministry data; differences are primarily in how they introduce the projection and select background details about individual companies.
