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[K-Trends Exploration] Korean ramen craze continues

Korean ramen craze continues

The popularity of Korean ramen goes global

Packaged instant noodle products of different flavors, from spicy beef broth to stir-fried black bean sauce and kimchi soup, are stacked on supermarket shelves in so many countries including Woolwoths and Coles in Australia.


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Presented by Yang J. Joo, Sujin Jun

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Packaged instant noodle products of different flavors, from spicy beef broth to stir-fried black bean sauce and kimchi soup, are stacked on supermarket shelves in so many countries including Woolwoths and Coles in Australia.


Globalisation of Korean ramen

  • Ramen exports in the first half of the year: US$308.834m…19.9% growth over last year
  • Australia ranks 8th in import volumes…US$12.77m
  • 1st China, 2nd USA, 3rd Japan…Canada with rapid growth
  • Ramen exports continue to grow since 2015

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