How popular isSuimin?
In September 2026, people searched for Suimin by name about 1,600 times in Australia, a 60% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.2% of all Australia instant noodle brand searches, placing Suimin eighth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about instant noodle brands, Suimin did not appear in any of the answers.
Suimin is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
SamyangShare of searches 32.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
IndomieShare of searches 26%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NongshimShare of searches 20.8%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MaggiShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SuiminShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top instant noodle brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Suimin did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Samyang4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Indomie4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Nongshim4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- MAMA2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Nissin1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Maggi0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Fantastic0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Suimin0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Koka0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which instant noodles should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best instant noodle brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best spicy instant noodles?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“instant noodles”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ramen noodles”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Which instant noodle brands compete with Suimin?
Share of searches by month for Samyang, Indomie, Nongshim, Maggi, MAMA, Nissin, Fantastic, Suimin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Samyang | Indomie | Nongshim | Maggi | MAMA | Nissin | Fantastic | Suimin | Koka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31% | 33.6% | 17.3% | 8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.93% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.4% | 28.3% | 20.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.95% |
| Dec 2025 | 29% | 29.8% | 22.2% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.3% | 33% | 20.1% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.2% | 30.1% | 20.3% | 10.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.3% | 31.3% | 18.7% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.1% | 29.4% | 20.7% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 27% | 29.8% | 19.5% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.9% | 26.1% | 20.9% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.72% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.3% | 27.3% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.2% | 28.4% | 19.9% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.7% | 26% | 20.8% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.82% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.7% | 23.5K | 0% | +1.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26% | 18.7K | -12.6% | -2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.8% | 15K | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.9% | 6.4K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 3.3% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 3% | 2.2K | -21.6% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 2.2% | 1.6K | -15.8% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.2% | 1.6K | -15.8% | -0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.82% | 590 | +22.9% | +0.2 points |
1.
Samyang32.7%
Held 1st. 23.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
2.
Indomie26%
Held 2nd. 18.7K estimated branded searches, -12.6% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
3.
Nongshim20.8%
Held 3rd. 15K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
4.
Maggi8.9%
Held 4th. 6.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.MAMA
3.3%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
6.
Nissin3%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 2.2K estimated branded searches, -21.6% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
2.2%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
Suimin2.2%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.
Koka0.82%
Held 9th. 590 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Suimin changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Suimin in Australia rose from 1K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Suimin’s share of searches among instant noodle brands in Australia increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.
How did search popularity change for Australia instant noodle brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, MAMA overtook Nissin and Fantastic to rank 5th among instant noodle brands in Australia, with 3.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Samyang gained share of searches among instant noodle brands in Australia, from 31.2% to 32.7%.

In September 2026, Nongshim gained share of searches among instant noodle brands in Australia, from 19.9% to 20.8%.

In September 2026, Indomie lost share of searches among instant noodle brands in Australia, from 28.4% to 26%.

In September 2026, Nissin lost share of searches among instant noodle brands in Australia, from 3.7% to 3%.

Fantastic’s share of searches among instant noodle brands in Australia has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.8% to 2.2% in September 2026.
How are Suimin’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Suimin’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- suimin noodles
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