Condom production line inside a manufacturing plant showing large scale local manufacturing process

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Condom Price Hikes Spur Africa Manufacturing Push

April 23, 2026 Michael Gwarisa

Michael Gwarisa The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says rising global condom prices should serve as a wake up call for African countries to scale up local manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. The warning follows a recent announcement by Karex, one of the world’s largest producers, of price increases of up to

speaking as Karex warns of rising condom prices linked to the Iran conflict

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Iran Conflict Could Push Condom Prices Up 30 Percent, Warns Manufacturer

April 22, 2026 Michael Gwarisa

Michael Gwarisa The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex Berhad, has signalled a potential 30 percent rise in condom prices due to pressures linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The company cautioned that prices could climb even further if the war continues to disrupt access to key raw materials needed for production. This development could