GeriSafe sex just got more expensive: Condom prices set to rise 30% as Iran war disrupts supply

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TOI World26.04.2026DünyaIndia

Safe sex just got more expensive: Condom prices set to rise 30% as Iran war disrupts supply

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Global condom giant Karex Bhd is hiking prices by up to 30% due to Iran war-induced supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs. Naphtha shortages are crippling production, leading to a worldwide shortage of essential goods, from condoms to plastic packaging, impacting public health initiatives, especially in developing nations.

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