Europe Instant Noodles Market Size, Share, By Type (Chicken, Vegetables, Sea Foods, and Others), Packaging (Six Packs, Single Packs, Four Packs, and Others), Raw Materials (Oats, Rice, Wheat, and Others), Distribution Channels (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Convenience Stores, and Others), and Country - Trends, Analysis, and Forecast till 2035

Report Code: PMI574425 | Publish Date: January 2025 | No. of Pages: 171

Europe Instant Noodles Market Overview

  • The market is predicted to grow at USD 54.1 Billion across 2035.
  • In 2024, the Europe instant noodles market size was evaluated at USD 29.8 Billion.
  • The market is growing at a CAGR of 4.9%.

Instant noodles, or instant ramen, is a type of food consisting of noodles sold in a precooked and dried block with flavoring powder and/or seasoning oil. Target market is driven by the rising demand for easy-to-prepare food items aided by high-affordability of instant noodles, increasing rate of female employment in the region and easy availability of instant noodles.

Instant noodle to be exempted from food safety control by EU. The new regulation, which will come into force on July 2, 2024, is anticipated to facilitate the product's easier entry into the EU and other global markets. This regulation concerns the assessment and enforcement of supplementary inspection measures and emergency management measures for the importation of agricultural and food goods from non-EU countries into the European Union market

Key Takeaways:

  • The Germany region is expected to have the largest share of target market due to cultural preference, rapid urbanization, large customer base, increasing demand, rising vegan population, and others.

Europe Instant Noodles Market Drivers & Restraints

Key Drivers of Target Market:

Rising Number of Vegan Population in the Region Booming Market Growth

The rising number of vegan population in Europe region can contribute to market expansion. Factors responsible for the market growth are consumers shift towards plant based alternative of everyday products such as instant noodles, diversification of flavors and ingredients, and others. Thus, many key players are focusing more to launch the plant-based instant noodles which expected to drive instant noodles market growth over the forecast period.

  • For instance, according to the data published by The Vegan Society, in 2023, 2.6 Million people in Europe are now vegan, representing 3.2% of the European population. Additionally, 3 million Germans had already taken part in Veganuary, 1.58 million Germans identified as vegan, and 51% of Germans had reduced their meat intake in the previous year.

Restraints:

Regulations on Instant Noodles may Hinder Market Growth

Regulations on instant noodles are essential for regulating the amount of certain nutrients, to monitor and control the quality and types of ingredients used, ensuring they are not harmful and meet established food standards but it can hamper market expansion.

  • For instance, according to the data published by Vietnam Investment Review under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1662. Accordingly, instant noodles containing spices, seasonings, or sauces from Vietnam have been subjected to an increased level of official controls due to the risk of contamination by ethylene oxide since December 2021.
  • Counterbalance Statements: Companies must adhere to hygiene protocols, maintain proper storage and handling procedures, reformulate products to meet regulatory standards, and others to overcome these challenge.

Opportunities:

Convenient Packaging Innovations Fuels Market Expansion

Packaging of instant noodles will unlock vital opportunities in the forthcoming years as it plays a principle role in target market growth. Convenient packaging options, such as microwaveable bowls and cups, resalable packs, single-serve pouches, and others make it easier to prepare and consume instant noodles.

  • For instance, in February 2024, Altin JM Group’s Maggi brand has launched a new line of instant cup noodles designed to be prepared at home in a mug and thus cut down on plastic packaging by 83% compared to a plastic cup. The brand anticipates that the development will contribute towards the brand’s sustainability goals as it seeks to lower the impact of its packaging.

Europe Instant Noodles Market Segmentations & Regional Insights

The market is specified attributed to type, packaging, raw materials, distribution channels, and country.

Type

Based on the type, the market is categorized into chicken, vegetable, sea foods, and others. Among these, the chicken segment dominates the instant noodles market share due to its taste and affordability.

Packaging

The market over packaging is allotted into six packs, single packs, four packs, and others. The single pack segment are expected to dominate the target market due to its popularity among teenagers and students.

Raw Materials

Appertaining to raw materials, the market is categorized into oats, rice, wheat, and others. Wheat-based instant noodles dominates the target market due to its wide availability, digestibility, consumer familiarity, and others.

Distribution Channel

By distribution channel, the target market is classified into supermarkets/hypermarkets, specialty stores, convenience stores, and others. However, the supermarkets/hypermarkets segment held the largest share of the market. The growth is attributed to their convenience and one-stop shopping experience.

  • For instance, in January 2025, Aldi has launched the UK's first supermarket frozen ramen range, bringing warming winter meals to shoppers for just USD 2.03 Million (£1.99). The budget supermarket's new offering brings authentic flavors to British freezers with three distinct varieties. Each bowl offers a complete meal featuring noodles, protein, and vegetables in flavourful broths, ready to be prepared in minutes.

Europe Instant Noodles Market Report Scope:

Attribute

Details

Market Size 2024

USD 29.8 Billion 

Projected Market Size 2035

USD 54.1 Billion

CAGR Growth Rate

4.9% (2024-2034)

Base year for estimation

2023

Forecast period

2024 – 2035

Market representation

Revenue in USD Billion & CAGR from 2024 to 2034

Regional scope

Europe – Germany, U.K., France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Rest of Europe

Report coverage

Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segmentation:

By Type:

  • Chicken
  • Vegetable
  • Sea Foods
  • Others

By Packaging:

  • Six Packs
  • Single Packs
  • Four Packs
  • Others

By Raw Materials:

  • Oats
  • Rice
  • Wheat
  • Others

By Distribution Channel:

  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • Specialty Stores
  • Convenience Stores
  • Others

By Region:

  • Europe
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • France
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Netherlands
    • Rest of Europe

Europe Instant Noodles Market Competitive Landscape & Key Players

The companies involved in the Europe instant noodles market are KOHLICO BRANDS UK LTD, ALTIN JM GROUP, Unilever, WHOOSH, and others. Huge distribution network, strong brand reputation, significant marketing, product launch with innovative ideas, and fundamental investments are key strategies implemented by the companies to achieve market growth.

List of Key Players in the Market:

Europe Instant Noodles Market Recent News

  • In December 2024, CJ CheilJedang, a leading South Korean food and biotechnology company, is making significant strides in expanding its noodle business in overseas markets. The company announced the introduction of its cup udon product, "Bibigo Udon Noodles," to the European market. This move comes as part of CJ CheilJedang's broader strategy to capture the growing demand for Asian cuisine in Europe and other international markets.
  • In April 2021, U.K. chef and restaurateur Carl Clarke has launched his latest venture – a plant-based instant noodle brand called Future Noodles. The DTC brand plans to change preconceptions around instant noodles, producing nutritional instant food with sustainably sourced ingredients and plastic-free packaging.

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Europe Instant Noodles Market Company Profile

Company Name

UNILEVER

Headquarter

London, England

CEO

Hein Schumacher

Employee Count (2024)

128,000 Employees

FAQs

Europe instant noodles market size was valued at USD 29.8 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 54.1 Billion by 2035 growing at a CAGR of 4.9%.

The market is segmented into type, packaging, raw materials, and distribution channels.

The market is segmented by countries Germany, U.K., France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Rest of Europe. Germany region is expected to dominate the Market.

The key players operating in the Europe instant noodles market include KOHLICO BRANDS UK LTD, ALTIN JM GROUP, WHOOSH, LOTUS GOURMET CORPORATION, NISSIN FOODS, and Kellanova, UNILEVER, NESTLÉ, ACECOOK VIET NAM, Symingtons Ltd., Your Spanish Corner, Vietnam Food Industries Joint Stock Company, and KIAN