Iran War Impacts Condoms; CDC: Domestic Stock Sufficient for Over Half a Year
The Iran conflict has disrupted the global condom supply chain, leading to potential price hikes of up to 30% by a major manufacturer. However, Taiwan's CDC stated that domestic stock is sufficient for over six months and will not affect STI prevention efforts.
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- 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 19:10
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(CNA Reporter Tseng I-ning, Taipei, 23rd) The Iran war has impacted the global condom supply chain. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare stated today that after inquiring with Taiwan's three major suppliers, domestic stock can supply needs for at least half a year. Preliminary assessments indicate it will not affect domestic sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention efforts in the near term.
The CEO of Karex Bhd, a Malaysian company and the world's largest condom manufacturer, recently stated that they plan to raise condom prices by 20% to 30%. If the Iran war continues to disrupt the supply chain, the increase could be further expanded.
In response, CDC Spokesperson Tseng Shu-hui explained to the media via text that after inquiring with three condom manufacturers with significant domestic market share, they stated that current domestic inventories can cover demand for at least half a year, and their headquarters have not issued any notices regarding price adjustments.
Tseng Shu-hui stated, however, that future procurements of new batches of condoms will be constrained by geopolitics, causing delayed delivery times, and will be subject to subsequent quotes from international manufacturers. Preliminary assessments show that condom supply over the next six months will not be affected.
Regarding disease prevention efforts, Tseng Shu-hui said preliminary assessments indicate no impact on domestic STI prevention work in the near future. The CDC has also not received any reports from relevant units indicating a shortage or difficulty in obtaining condoms. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150423
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(CNA Reporter Tseng I-ning, Taipei, 23rd) The Iran war has impacted the global condom supply chain. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare stated today that after inquiring with Taiwan's three major suppliers, domestic stock can supply needs for at least half a year. Preliminary assessments indicate it will not affect domestic sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention efforts in the near term.
The CEO of Karex Bhd, a Malaysian company and the world's largest condom manufacturer, recently stated that they plan to raise condom prices by 20% to 30%. If the Iran war continues to disrupt the supply chain, the increase could be further expanded.
In response, CDC Spokesperson Tseng Shu-hui explained to the media via text that after inquiring with three condom manufacturers with significant domestic market share, they stated that current domestic inventories can cover demand for at least half a year, and their headquarters have not issued any notices regarding price adjustments.
Tseng Shu-hui stated, however, that future procurements of new batches of condoms will be constrained by geopolitics, causing delayed delivery times, and will be subject to subsequent quotes from international manufacturers. Preliminary assessments show that condom supply over the next six months will not be affected.
Regarding disease prevention efforts, Tseng Shu-hui said preliminary assessments indicate no impact on domestic STI prevention work in the near future. The CDC has also not received any reports from relevant units indicating a shortage or difficulty in obtaining condoms. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150423
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