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Iran War Has Boosted Costs of Energy, Food and Now Condoms
Condoms on the production line at a Karex Bhd. facility in Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.Photographer: Samsul Said/BloombergApril 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM UTCUpdated on April 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM UTCThe fallout across industries from the Iran war has now hit condoms.Karex Bhd., which makes one out of every five condoms worldwide, is preparing to raise its prices by as much as 30% as the continuing conflict destabilizes supply chains and drives up expenses, Chief Executive Officer Goh Miah Kiat said in an interview with Bloomberg News.
Condom Prices Rising Up To 30% Due To Iran War: Here's Why
Karex Berhad, the world's largest condom manufacturer, is warning that it will raise prices by 20% to 30% due to the Iran war. The Malaysian company produces more than 5 billion condoms each year, supplying major brands like Durex and Trojan. CEO Goh Miah Kiat said that Karex has seen surging demand due to shipping delays and higher costs.
World's biggest condom maker warns of price rises because of Iran war
The world's biggest producer of condoms is preparing to raise prices by almost a third after the Iran war sent costs soaring.
Karex to Hike Condom Prices as Iran War Disrupts Supply
Karex Bhd, the world's largest condom producer, is raising prices by 20-30% amid surging input costs caused by the Iran war, which has disrupted petrochemical and logistics supply chains. Demand has surged 30%, while shipment times to key markets nearly doubled.
