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BANGKOK (Xinhua): The Thai Ministry of Commerce reported on Monday (May 11) that instant noodle exports soared in the first quarter of this year, especially in Southeast Asia during the Covid-19 crisis.
“The pandemic has led people to stay home and buy dry instant noodles that could be stored for a long period,” said Auramon Supthaweethum, director general of the ministry’s Department of Trade Negotiations.
Instant noodles were among the products that met current demand because they were quick to prepare, their prices were low, their flavors were rich and they were generally available, he said.
Auramon said Thailand’s instant noodle exports grew 11 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, with an export value of $ 57.8 million.
Southeast Asia was the largest market, accounting for 54.8 percent of all exports.
Cambodia was the largest Thai instant noodle market in the Southeast Asian market, consuming half of exports to the region, followed by Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.
Last year, Thailand was the third largest exporter of processed noodles after China and South Korea, according to Auramon. – Xinhua
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