Global condom prices surge as Iran war disrupts supply chains: Video
A major Indian manufacturer has warned that condom prices could rise worldwide due to ongoing supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.
India-based Aabha said increasing costs of oil-derived materials such as latex, ammonia and silicone oil are driving production expenses higher, leaving manufacturers with little choice but to pass the increases on to consumers. The crisis has been worsened by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, and echoes similar warnings from Karex, the world’s largest producer supplying brands like Durex. Industry experts note that shortages of naphtha—a petroleum byproduct essential for production—have pushed raw material costs sharply upward, raising concerns about affordability and access in both domestic and international markets.
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