5 Most Noodle Eating Countries in the World

This article will discuss the 5 most noodle eating countries in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go to the 15 Most Noodle Eating Countries in the World.

5. Japan 

Servings as of December 31, 2022:  5.98 Billion 

Japan is the fifth most noodle eating country in the world. Japan reported an annual demand of 5.98 billion servings as of December 31, 2022. The Japanese pasta and noodles market size is expected to grow from $7.34 billion, as of 2021, to a valuation of $9.44 billion by 2030, recording a compound annual growth rate of 2.8% from 2022 through 2030. Soup noodles are particularly very popular in Japanese culture, accounting for the majority of the noodles sales in Japan. With increasing health concerns from across the country, Japanese ramen stalls on the streets and restaurants have begun to offer gluten-free and vegan options to consumers.