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Why is the Iran war causing a condom shortage in India?
short by Dharini Mudgal / on Wednesday, 1 April, 2026
Disruptions in petrochemical supply chains amid Iran war have triggered raw material shortages, impacting India’s $860 million condom manufacturing sector, which produces over 400 crore units annually, a report said. The industry relies on silicone oil and ammonia, with a shortage of silicone oil causing uncertainty. Supply constraints have hit production, while ammonia prices are likely to rise.