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        "id": 1652873,
        "msgid": "iran-war-claims-new-victim-indian-condom-stocks-scarce-1775145051",
        "date": "2026-04-02 21:50:00",
        "title": "Iran War Claims New Victim: Indian Condom Stocks Scarce",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has disrupted global supply chains, severely impacting India's condom manufacturing industry by causing shortages of key raw materials like silicone oil and driving up ammonia prices by 40-50%. India, a major global producer contributing 17% of the world's 6.4 billion units in 2024 with an industry valued at US$860 million, faces production halts and stock shortages in major cities like Mumbai and New Delhi due to its reliance on imported petrochemicals. This situation underscores the vulnerability of global trade routes to geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to broader shortages in essential health products and increased production costs across multiple sectors.",
        "content": "<p>The condom industry in India is beginning to suffer serious\nrepercussions from the war in the Middle East, which has triggered\ndisruptions in the global supply chain. Shortages of primary raw\nmaterials are stalling production, raising concerns about the\navailability of stocks in the market.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers report a \u201cmajor shortage\u201d in the supply of silicone\noil, a crucial component in condom production. Additionally, the price\nof ammonia, used to stabilise raw latex, is projected to surge by\n40-50%.<\/p>\n<p>India itself produces more than 6 billion condoms per year, making it\none of the world\u2019s major players. In 2024, production reached 6.4\nbillion units, accounting for about 17% of global output. The industry\nis valued at around US$860 million, equivalent to Rp13.3 trillion, but\noperates on thin margins, rendering it highly vulnerable to rises in raw\nmaterial costs.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of the crisis is already being felt on the ground. Several\npharmacies in major cities such as Mumbai and New Delhi are reported to\nbe experiencing condom stock shortages.<\/p>\n<p>The domino effect of the conflict is also spilling over into the\nenergy sector. Disruptions in distribution through the Strait of Hormuz\nare driving up oil prices and global logistics costs, ultimately\nincreasing production expenses across various industries.<\/p>\n<p>With high dependence on imported raw materials, India\u2019s condom\nindustry is expected to remain under pressure until the Middle East\nconflict subsides. This situation is simultaneously heightening the risk\nof product shortages in the domestic market.<\/p>\n<p>For context, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to the\nconflict with the United States and Israel, and this decision has become\nthe primary trigger for disruptions in petrochemical distribution. This\nroute is one of the world\u2019s vital energy trade pathways, so disturbances\nin the region have widespread impacts on various industrial sectors.<\/p>",
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