Hoarding of goods typically occurs when demand is greater than supply. This happens when consumers want to purchase more of a particular product than is available in the market. In response to the shortage, some consumers may start to hoard or stockpile the product, causing further scarcity and driving up prices. Hoarding can also occur during times of uncertainty or crisis, such as natural disasters or pandemics, when people stockpile goods in anticipation of future shortages or disruptions in supply chains.