Karex
Coverage of Karex in the Nexus archive.
- The world’s top condom-maker is getting squeezed
Karex, the world's leading condom manufacturer, is facing significant pressure. The company's ability to withstand these challenges is uncertain.
- Safe sex is about to get more expensive, world’s largest condom maker warns
The Iran conflict is causing global supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs, leading the world's largest condom manufacturer, Karex, to consider a 30% price hike. Shipping delays through the Strait of Hormuz and increased material costs for plastics, rubber, and silicone oil are driving up production expenses and reducing supply.
- Condom costs could rise as Iran war disrupts supply chains
Condom prices may increase due to supply chain disruptions caused by the war in Iran. Since the conflict began in late February, Karex, a condom manufacturer, has experienced rising costs for production and packaging materials.
- Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, the world's largest condom maker, may increase prices by 20% to 30% due to supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war, according to its CEO.