Durex
Coverage of Durex in the Nexus archive.
- Durex sales hit by China’s condom crackdown
Durex sales are declining due to China's measures aimed at increasing birth rates, which are reducing demand for contraceptives. The crackdown on condoms is part of broader efforts to boost the country's birth rate.
- Safe sex is about to get more expensive, world’s largest condom maker warns
The Middle East conflict is driving up condom prices due to disrupted supply chains and rising costs of materials like silicone oil and synthetic rubber. Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, warns of a potential 30% price increase as shipping delays and energy shortages impact global production and distribution.
- Condom prices could rise 30% due to Iran war, says world’s top producer Karex
Malaysia's Karex Bhd, the world's top condom producer, plans to increase prices by 20-30% due to supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war. The company supplies major brands like Durex, Trojan, and the NHS, and faces rising demand amid shipping delays and higher freight costs.