# Egg sales get cracking during pandemic riding on protein power  - The HinduBusinessLine

> Indian egg consumption rose to 81 eggs per person per year from 75 in 2019, driven by pandemic demand for protein. Industry groups are running promotional campaigns to lift consumption further.

- Date: 2021-05-31 · published 2021-05-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/47098-egg-sales-get-cracking-during-pandemic-riding-on-protein-power-the
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger egg demand supports layer flock economics, but eggs are not a major feed-price driver and the effect on grain or meal prices is small.

## Sources

- thehindubusinessline.com: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/egg-sales-get-cracking-during-pandemic-riding-on-protein-power/article34691909.ece

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