The South Korean food industry is accelerating the construction of a global production system.

Among these, the export performance of instant noodles stands out particularly. Last year's export value reached 1.25 billion U.S. dollars, and as of October this year, it has risen to 1.26 billion U.S. dollars, marking a year-on-year growth of 23%, surpassing last year's full-year level ahead of schedule. To cope with the growing demand, companies such as Nongshim, Samyang Foods, and Neoguri are accelerating the expansion of overseas production capacity, building or expanding factories in the United States, South Korea, and China, further strengthening global supply capabilities. Meanwhile, companies such as CJ CheilJedang, CJ Foodville, and SPC Group are also advancing localization production projects in Europe, the United States, and Malaysia, covering dumplings, frozen foods, and baked goods. The industry believes that localized production not only helps reduce logistics costs, improve product freshness, and cater to local tastes, but also helps to disperse tariff and trade risks. Overall, the globalization of the South Korean food industry is no longer a short-term trend but has entered a structural growth phase.