Kochi: Kochi’s consumption patterns in 2024 reflect a fascinating blend of traditional and modern shopping habits, with locals embracing Swiggy Instamart for their daily essentials. According to the latest ‘How India Swiggy’d 2024 – Swiggy Instamart Edition’ report, residents of Kochi have shown a clear preference for locally sourced items, with milk, onions, Nendran bananas, Yellaki bananas, and coriander leaves emerging as the most popular products ordered. One user in Kochi made an exceptional mark by ordering more than 4,000 packets of chips in a single year, earning the city a top spot among chip enthusiasts across the nation.
In addition to this, Kochi residents have demonstrated their traditional purchasing habits, particularly during festivals. On Dhanteras, one of the highest single orders included a Malabar Silver 1 Tola coin worth over Rs 22,000, highlighting the city’s continued reverence for auspicious purchases during the festive season. The year also saw Kochi residents lead in spending on Swiggy Instamart, with a single user spending Rs 6,18,459.
Other notable trends include a wide preference for dairy products, bread, eggs, fruits, and beverages, and the city even set a record for one of India’s fastest deliveries, with an order delivered in just 89 seconds. Kochi’s shopping habits underscore the growing reliance on quick-commerce platforms like Swiggy Instamart, offering both convenience and a variety of daily needs delivered at impressive speeds.
