The instant noodle refers the noodle with a fixed shape (usually square or circular) by stewing and frying. Added with boiling water, condiments dissolve, the noodle is prepared. In a specified time (generally 3 minutes), the noodle is ready to eat.

Instant noodles can be divided into fried ones and fried-free ones by production methods, which including bag instant noodles, bowl instant noodles, cup instant noodles, etc. by packaging. The popularity of instant noodles has a close relationship with the accelerating pace of modern life. With the development of economy and increasing urbanization level, Chinese people have increasing requirements on convenience food.

In terms of the product structure, the total output volume of instant noodles fell off in 2014 and 2015. However, the annual output volume still maintained more than 9 million tons. On one side, lack of new products led to the slump of consumption market. In addition, middle and high-end instant noodles had a relatively high profit margin. The proportion of the output volume of middle and high-end products kept gradually increasing. On the contrary, that of low-end products which accounted for the major market share was gradually declining. To a certain extent, the total output volume of instant noodles went down.

Chinese instant noodle market is mainly dominated by Master Kong, Uni-president, Jinmailang, Baixiang and Nongshim. The market share of top 5 enterprises accounts for more than 80%. Under the trend of consumer’s diversified requirements, instant noodles need to transform from allaying hunger to convenience and nutrition, which provides necessary conditions for the emergence of high-end products. Small and medium-sized enterprises can obtain development space only by the innovation of products.

Major raw materials of instant noodles include wheat powder and palm oil. In the next few years, it will be less possible for prices of raw materials to rise significantly. Therefore, instant noodle production enterprises are faced with relatively low risks of raw materials.

The output volume of China’s instant noodles was the first all over the world for many years. However, in general, China instant noodle production industry is still under development. The instant noodle consumption per capita in China is beyond top 5 all over the world. The urban residents are major consumers. The consumption per capita of rural areas is less than 1/3 of that of urban areas. With the accelerating urbanization and increasing resident income in China, the instant noodle market has a bright prospect.

Through this report, the readers can acquire the following information:

-Definition and Classification of Instant Noodles

-Research Methods, Parameters and Assumptions

-Analysis on Competition Status of China Instant Noodle Production Industry

-Analysis on Leading Enterprises of China Instant Noodle Production Industry

-Development Opportunities and Driving Forces Faced by China Instant Noodle Production Industry

-Risks and Challenges Faced by the Development of China Instant Noodle Production Industry

-Analysis on Prices of Raw Materials and Products in China Instant Noodle Production Industry

Table of Contents

1 Relevant Concepts of Instant Noodle Production Industry

1.1 Definition and Classification of Instant Noodles

1.1.1 Definition of Instant Noodles

1.1.2 Classification of Instant Noodles

1.2 Parameters and Assumptions

1.2.1 Assumption Base

1.2.2 Data Sources

2 Analysis on China Instant Noodle Production Industry, 2011-2015

2.1 Development Environment of China Instant Noodle Production Industry

2.1.1 Economic Environment

2.1.2 Policy Environment

2.1.3 Social Environment

2.2 Analysis on Supply

2.3 Analysis on Demand for Instant Noodles in Chinese Market

2.3.1 Major Consumer Group

2.3. 2 Market Size

3 Analysis on Competition Status of China Instant Noodle Production Industry, 2013-2015

3.1 Barriers to Entry of China Instant Noodle Production Industry

3.1.1 Policy Barriers

3.1.2 Barriers of Sales Channels

3.2 Competition Structure of China Instant Noodle Production Industry

3.2.1 Bargaining Ability of Raw Material Suppliers of Instant Noodle

3.2.2 Bargaining Ability of Instant Noodle Consumers

3.2.3 Competition inner Instant Noodle Production Industry

3.2.4 Potential Entrants of Instant Noodle Production Industry

3.2.5 Substitutes of Instant Noodles

4 Top 5 Instant Noodle Production Enterprises in China, 2013-2015

4.1 Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp.

4.1.1 Enterprise Profile

4.1.2 Sales Revenue and Market Share

4.2 Uni-president China Holdings Ltd.

4.2.1 Enterprise Profile

4.2.2 Sales Revenue and Market Share

4.3 Baixiang Food Group

4.3.1 Enterprise Profile

4.3.2 Sales Revenue and Market Share

4.4 Jinmailang Noodle Co., Ltd.

4.4.1 Enterprise Profile

4.4.2 Sales Revenue and Market Share

4.5 Other Enterprises

5 Analysis on Costs of Raw Materials and Retail Prices in China Instant Noodle Production Industry, 2013-2015

5.1 Analysis on Production Costs of Instant Noodles, 2013-2015

5.2 Analysis on Prices of Instant Noodles in Chinese Market, 2013-2015

6 Prediction on the Development of China Instant Noodle Production Industry, 2016-2020

6.1 Factors Influencing Development of China Instant Noodle Production Industry

6.1.1 Major Driving Forces and Market Opportunities in China Instant Noodle Production Industry

6.1.2 Risks and Challenges Faced by Instant Noodle Production Industry

6.2 Prediction on the Supply of China Instant Noodle Production Industry

6.2.1 Prediction on Output Volume of Instant Noodles in China, 2016-2020

6.2.2 Prediction on Product Structure

6.3 Forecast on Demand

Selected Charts

Chart China’s GDP and Its Growth Rate, 2011-2015

Chart Total Retail Sales and Growth Rate of Social Consumer Goods in China, 2011-2015

Chart Related Laws and Regulations Concerning China Food Production Industry

Chart Output Volume of Instant Noodles in China, 2011-2015

Chart Market Size of China Instant Noodle Production Industry, 2011-2015

Chart Major Instant Noodle Production Enterprises and Their Market Share in China, 2013-2015

Chart Sales Revenue of Master Kong’s Instant Noodles, 2013-2015

Chart Market Share of Master Kong Instant Noodles, 2013-2015

Chart Sales Revenue of Uni-president Instant Noodles, 2013-2015

Chart Market Share of Uni-president Instant Noodles, 2013-2015

Chart Sales Revenue of Baixiang Instant Noodles, 2013-2015

Chart Market Share of Baixiang Instant Noodles, 2013-2015

Chart Sales Revenue of Jinmailang Instant Noodles, 2013-2015

Chart Market Share of Jinmailang Instant Noodles, 2013-2015

Chart Price Trend of Wheat, 2013-2015

Chart Price Trend of Palm Oil, 2013-2015

Chart Prediction on Output Volume of Instant Noodles in China, 2016-2020

Chart Prediction on Market Size of Instant Noodles in China, 2016-2020

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