Condom Shortage In India Due To Iran War? EXPLAINED
Indians buying condoms could soon bear the brunt of the ongoing war in the Middle East between US-Israel and Iran. Condom prices are expected to jump as the multi-billion condom manufacturing industry in India is facing supply disruptions and rising costs of raw materials.
New Delhi: Indians buying condoms could soon bear the brunt of the ongoing war in the Middle East between US-Israel and Iran. Condom prices are expected to jump as the multi-billion condom manufacturing industry in India is facing supply disruptions and rising costs of raw materials.
Prices of ammonia (essential for stabilising latex) and silicone oil (used as lubricant) are likely to increase significantly due to global shortage triggered by the war.
India's $1.7 billion contraceptive market relies on imports for around 86% of its anhydrous ammonia, sourced from Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman.
With the conflict now continuing since one month, the war has severely disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial maritime checkpoint through which a massive chunk of global trade flows.
Major Indian condom manufacturers are all grappling with the unavailability of silicone oil and a surge in ammonia costs. Production schedules and order execution have reportedly already been hit by supply constraints and price volatility.
If the conflict drags on and supply lines remain choked, Indians could be staring at a genuine healthcare problem.
Published By : Nidhi Sinha
Published On: 1 April 2026 at 17:21 IST