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World's Biggest Condom Maker Karex to Raise Prices Up to 30% Amid Iran War Supply Disruption
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World's Biggest Condom Maker Karex to Raise Prices Up to 30% Amid Iran War Supply Disruption

Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, will raise prices by up to 30% due to supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran conflict. The Malaysia-based company, which produces over five billion condoms annually and supplies brands like Durex and Trojan as well as the UK NHS, relies on oil-derived materials including ammonia and silicone lubricants. CEO Goh Miah Kiat warned prices could rise further if the war continues, while demand has increased 30% this year.

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World's Biggest Condom Maker Warns of 30% Price Hike Amid Iran War Supply Crisis
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World's Biggest Condom Maker Warns of 30% Price Hike Amid Iran War Supply Crisis

Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer producing over 5 billion condoms annually, will raise prices by up to 30% as the Iran war disrupts supplies of oil-derived raw materials like ammonia and silicone lubricants. CEO Goh Miah Kiat warned prices could rise further if the conflict continues, with demand already up 30% this year amid higher freight costs and shipping delays. The company supplies Durex, Trojan, and the UK NHS.

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World's Biggest Condom Maker Warns of 30% Price Hike Amid Iran War Supply Disruption
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World's Biggest Condom Maker Warns of 30% Price Hike Amid Iran War Supply Disruption

Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer producing over 5 billion condoms annually, will raise prices by up to 30% if the Iran war continues disrupting oil-derived raw materials. CEO Goh Miah Kiat said production costs have risen sharply since the conflict began, with ammonia for latex preservation and silicone lubricants particularly affected. The company supplies Durex, Trojan, and the UK's NHS. Demand for condoms has surged 30% this year as freight costs and shipping delays worsen shortages.

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World's Top Condom Producer Karex to Raise Prices 20-30% Amid Iran War Supply Disruptions
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World's Top Condom Producer Karex to Raise Prices 20-30% Amid Iran War Supply Disruptions

Karex Bhd, the world's largest condom manufacturer, plans to raise prices by 20-30% due to supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war. The Malaysian company, which produces over 5 billion condoms annually and supplies Durex, Trojan, UK NHS and UN programs, has seen costs surge for raw materials including synthetic rubber, nitrile and lubricants. Demand has risen about 30% this year as shipping delays leave customers with lower stockpiles, with shipments now taking two months instead of one.

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