How popular isMaruchan in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 74K branded searches for Maruchan worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Maruchan holds 8.3% estimated Share of Search among cup noodles brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which cup noodles brands compete with Maruchan?
Share of Search by month for Maggi, Indomie, Maruchan, Nongshim, Samyang. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Maggi | Indomie | Maruchan | Nongshim | Samyang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.2% | 36.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.2% | 36.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.7% | 37.4% | 9.2% | 5% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.3% | 33% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 49% | 32.8% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.7% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.6% | 36.5% | 9% | 7.3% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 49.3% | 33% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.2% | 36.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.3% | 36.2% | 10.9% | 6% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.4% | 32.4% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.2% | 33.6% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.2% | 450K | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 33.6% | 301K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.3% | 74K | -18.2% | -1.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.5% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -0.4 points |
1.
Maggi
50.2%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
2.
Indomie
33.6%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
3.
Maruchan8.3%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
4.
Nongshim5.5%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
5.
Samyang2.5%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
Compare search popularity between Maruchan and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Maruchan changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Maruchan worldwide held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maruchan’s estimated Share of Search among cup noodles brands worldwide decreased from 9.1% to 8.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maruchan’s estimated Share of Search among cup noodles brands worldwide peaked at 10.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 7.9% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for cup noodles brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Maggi gained estimated Share of Search among cup noodles brands worldwide, from 48.4% to 50.2%.
In September 2026, Indomie gained estimated Share of Search among cup noodles brands worldwide, from 32.4% to 33.6%.
In September 2026, Maruchan lost estimated Share of Search among cup noodles brands worldwide, from 9.7% to 8.3%.
In September 2026, Nongshim lost estimated Share of Search among cup noodles brands worldwide, from 6.5% to 5.5%.
Where does Maruchan compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodles | 3rd of 6 | 8.1% | Show ranking |
| Cup noodles brands | 3rd of 5 | 8.3% | Shown above |
How is Maruchan measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Maruchan’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.
1 branded search term
- maruchan ramen
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