Here is a look at some bizarre items that saw their demand soar in the face of coronavirus lockdowns around the world
This combination photograph created on April 23, 2020 shows items that are in high demand in various countries as a result of the Covid-19 novel coronavirus - cloves of garlic in Tunisia, semolina in Algeria, black tea in Afghanistan, cans of tuna in Chile, various groceries in Mexico, sugar in Sri Lanka, salted sunflower seeds in Iraq, beer in Mexico and paper in Libya.
When the country went into its lockdown, the two national beer giants Heineken and Grupo Modelo – which makes the country's beloved and now unfortunately-named Corona brand – announced they would stop producing. The do-it-yourself distilling has caused a run on sugar, a key ingredient in producing the local moonshine known as kasippu.
The herb, also known as harmala, is traditionally burned in households to ward off illness and protect prosperity. Romanians joke about "yeast dealers" making a fortune selling the now-rare leavening agent on the black market.And with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starting, households are stocking up on ingredients for the large sunset meals that will break their daily fasts.
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