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The war in the Middle East will also increase the prices of... condoms

2026-04-22 18:12:53Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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The world's largest condom manufacturer, Karex, has warned of price increases of up to 30% or more. The reason is very simple: conflicts in the Middle East have caused severe shocks in the raw materials market and global supply chains.

Karex, headquartered in Malaysia, produces more than 5 billion condoms a year, supplying major international brands such as Durex and Trojan, as well as public health systems, including the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).

The company's CEO, Goh Miah Kiat, told Reuters and Bloomberg in interviews that production costs have risen sharply since the conflict began, largely due to rising prices for oil-based materials, including ammonia, which is used to preserve latex, and silicone-based lubricants.

Global markets have been hit hard by Iran's response to US and Israeli air strikes, with threats to target shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is a key passage for about 20% of global trade in crude oil and liquefied natural gas, as well as other petrochemical products.

Rising transportation costs and delays in deliveries have already led to an increase in demand for condoms by about 30% this year, according to the company.

As the head of Karex pointed out to Bloomberg, in times of uncertainty, consumers become more careful about family planning, as "if you bring a child into the world during a period of uncertainty, the costs you have to bear also increase."


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