Durex in the headlines as Karex hikes condom prices 30% amid raw material and shipping chaos. UK brand under Reckitt Benckiser. Short bio: launched in London; now part of RB.
The world's top condom producer, Karex, has warned that ongoing supply-chain disruptions tied to the Iran conflict have compelled price increases and tighter stock. The company says costs for raw materials and logistics have surged, while demand is rising and shipments to Europe and the U.S. are taking longer to arrive. Karex plans to boost output to meet growing demand.