In Russia, the excitement demand for buckwheat has ceased

The growth in buckwheat sales during the week from March 30 to April 5 decreased from 70% to 1%, Kommersant writes with reference to Nielsen. The main “quarantine products” were the remedy for cleaning the house.

The growth of buckwheat sales in kind to similar week 2019 slowed down - from 70% to 1%, rice - from 63% to 24%, pasta - from 68% to 17%.

• At the same time, wholesale prices for buckwheat jumped, writes Interfax. Krupa rose immediately by 6665 rubles, the increase in a week earlier was significantly lower - 1000 rubles.
• Products of exciting demand were the means to maintain the purity of the house and hygiene, they said in Nielsen. During the week, sales for washing funds increased by 98%, wet napkins - by 51%, soaps - by 50%. The demand for sanitizers remains record, the sales of which have grown five times, and for skin antiseptics - 30 times.
• However, during self -isolation, Russians fell in demand for their care goods. So, sales of hair styling have decreased by 41%, deodorants - by 29%, skin care products after shaving - by 14%.

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