COVID Pandemic Increases Egg Demands In Pune, Mumbai, Thane
Pune, 30 December 2020: The demand for eggs in Maharashtra has increased drastically in winters, as medical experts are advising people to consume eggs rich in protein to build immunity against Coronavirus disease (COVID19) infection. Pune, Mumbai and Thane are currently consuming 1.5 crore eggs per day, while consumption in the country has gone up to 20-25 crore per day.
The demand for eggs increases every year in winters. However, the demand for eggs has drastically risen due to Coronavirus pandemic. Eggs were in demand from cake makers for Christmas and also ahead of the New Year, as well as from retailers including hoteliers. Rates have also risen as demand has increased.
Despite the increase in demand, the supply of eggs is smooth. Poultry traders from rural areas of Pune district supply eggs to Pune city. Also, traders from Vita in Sangli district as well as those from Satara district sell eggs in Pune city, stated Rupesh Pardeshi, the director of Sheetal Agrotech.
In case of shortage of eggs in Maharashtra, eggs are procured from poultry traders in Hyderabad and Karnataka. However, at present, the supply of eggs is sufficient to meet the demand.
