Data January 26, 2026 1 min read

This is how much rice South Koreans now eat on average per day. For the first time, consumption has fallen below the level of a standard bowl (150 g).

This is how much rice South Koreans now eat on average per day. For the first time, consumption has fallen below the level of a standard bowl (150 g). 🍚

📉 Convenience beats tradition: While the traditional rice sack is disappearing from kitchens, the business of processed products is booming. Demand for instant rice and rice cakes rose by almost 7%.