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Karex to Raise Condom Prices 20-30% Amid Supply Chain Crisis

4/22/2026

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Karex, the world's largest condom producer, plans a 20% to 30% price increase to offset supply chain disruptions from the Iran war.
Goh Miah Kiat, Karex's chief executive, said freight costs and shipping delays have reduced customer stockpiles.
Shipments to Europe and the United States now take nearly two months.
Karex will boost production to secure supplies for the next few months, despite higher raw materials and packaging costs.

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Karex, the world's largest condom producer, plans a 20% to 30% price increase to offset supply chain disruptions from the Iran war.
Goh Miah Kiat, Karex's chief executive, said freight costs and shipping delays have reduced customer stockpiles.
Shipments to Europe and the United States now take nearly two months.
Karex will boost production to secure supplies for the next few months, despite higher raw materials and packaging costs.