Cup Noodles

Cup Noodle / Cup Noodles · Japan (invented); manufactured locally in US, Mexico, Brazil, Hungary, India, Vietnam etc.
Staples Instant Noodles Ambient Made overseas

The world's original cup-style instant noodle (launched 1971), sold in 80+ countries with overseas markets ~70% of sales. Crucially, most Cup Noodles sold abroad are MANUFACTURED LOCALLY — Nissin runs plants in the US (PA; new South Carolina plant 2025), Mexico, Brazil, Hungary, India and Vietnam — rather than exported from Japan. The flavor and format are localized per market (e.g., US 'Cup Noodles' vs Japanese 'Cup Noodle').

The supplierNissin Foods Holdings invented instant cup noodles (1971) and is the global instant-noodle leader, multinational with local manufacturing in US, Mexico, Brazil, Hungary, India, Vietnam and more. Fully B2B/English-ready with regional subsidiaries; export and local-production hybrid model.
Why it sells abroadThe world's most recognized instant-noodle brand — global awareness, broad SKU range, and reliable local supply make it a turnkey retail and convenience anchor product.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal: confirmed but REGION-SPECIFIC - Nissin Malaysia products carry JAKIM halal and Nissin Indonesia products carry MUI halal (confirmed). Cup Noodles sold in US/UK/EU are NOT halal-certified (confirmed). So halal applies only to SE-Asian-produced SKUs. Plant food-safety (HACCP / FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000) standard across Nissin plants. Kosher / vegetarian lines exist on select SKUs but not broadly verified.
Pack formatsRetail cup 64g-78g; case 64g x12 or x20/case; multipacks x6/x12 shrink; bowl/large-cup formats also cased.
Shelf life~6-9 months ambient for cup noodles (varies by market; up to ~12 months some SKUs).
StorageCool, dry, ambient.
Minimum orderTypical: importer MOQ 1 pallet+ or mixed FCL; local-production markets supply ex-warehouse with low MOQ.
Lead timeTypical: 2–4 weeks ex-factory for export; faster from local plants.
CapacityVery large — global multi-plant industrial capacity producing billions of servings/year.
Container loadTypical: cup noodles are bulky/light — 20ft ~1,200–1,800 cases (volume-limited, not weight-limited); 40ft roughly double. Ships FCL ambient.
PricingEstimate: USD 0.30–0.70/cup ex-factory wholesale depending on market/format.
OEM / private labelNissin runs proprietary brands; brand-led, not primarily a private-label supplier. Selective OEM/co-pack possible but not confirmed as an open offering.
Wholesale & MOQNissin Foods USA and country subsidiaries via mass DSD; Japan-origin SKUs via JFC/Wismettac. MOQ case to truckload
Key exporters & distributorsNissin Foods USA (local mfg), JFC International (Japan-origin SKUs)
Export regulationPackaged-food labeling; allergen (wheat/egg/soy); additive rules (antioxidants); palm-oil/sodium disclosure; halal/kosher for some markets
Market demandMassive worldwide demand; ramen popularity, convenience and student/value channels; sustained category growth globally.
How to source itNissin Foods regional subsidiaries direct (Nissin USA, Nissin Brazil, Nissin Malaysia/Indonesia for halal SKUs); local distributors; FOODEX and global trade shows.
Verified sourceshttps://halalcodecheck.com/brand/nissin/; Nissin Foods Malaysia (JAKIM) / Nissin Indonesia (MUI) product certification
MakerNissin Foods Holdings
OriginJapan (invented); manufactured locally in US, Mexico, Brazil, Hungary, India, Vietnam etc.
CategoryStaples / Instant Noodles
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierMid
ChannelMass
Export readinessMade overseas
HS code1902.30
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.