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news El Financiero 2026-04-21

War in Iran Drives Major Condom Manufacturer to Raise Prices

Due to economic shockwaves from the conflict between the US and Iran, Karex, a global top condom manufacturer, plans to increase its prices by up to 30%. The company attributes the rise in costs to supply chain instability and rising raw material costs across the Middle East.


El amoníaco para conservar el látex y el aceite de silicona para lubricar los condones están entre los productos que Karex, que produce 5 mil millones de preservativos, tiene más problemas para conseguir. <p>Las ondas de choque económicas por la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/21/eu-e-iran-se-reuniran-en-pakistan-para-hablar-del-fin-de-la-guerra-antes-de-que-termine-el-alto-al-fuego/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/21/...

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