<p>The effects of the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/middle-east/west-asia-conflict-from-microsoft-apple-to-boeing-irgc-threatens-to-target-18-us-companies-full-list-3951720">West Asia conflict</a> may now be felt in Indian bedrooms with the condom industry running short of raw materials.</p><p>As per a report by <em>The Indian Express, </em>disruptions in the petrochemical supply chain are hugely impacting the production of rubber contraceptives in the country.</p><p>The Indian condom manufacturing sector worth Rs 8,000 crore produces over 400 crore units annually.</p><p>Among the two essential items required for making the product are the silicon oil and ammonia.</p><p>While silicon oil is an essential lubricant, ammonia is used to stabilise the raw latex which is prone to coagulation. </p>.Domestic manufacturers of medical devices seek govt support as West Asia conflict drives up input costs by 50% .<p>As per the report, some major players of the industry including Hill Lifecare Ltd, Mankind Pharma Ltd and Cupid Ltd are facing the shortage.</p><p>“A <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/west-asia-crisis-may-push-up-realty-construction-costs-by-5-in-near-term-3951774">price increase</a> of 40-50 percent is expected for ammonia, which is essential for condom production,” an official from a condom manufacturing firm told <em>The Indian Express.</em></p>.West Asia crisis: Plastic set to be pricey in Karnataka.<p>Experts assume this <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/commercial-lpg-prices-hiked-by-rs-1955-amid-soaring-oil-rates-second-increase-in-a-month-since-war-3951650">surge in the price</a> of the condoms can increase instances of unprotected sex and poor family planning among people.</p><p>As per the Karnataka Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers, the shortage is a part of a bigger problem with any material based on petrochemicals bound to be affected by the disrupted logistics.</p><p>As per a report, the quick-commerce company <em>Blinkit </em>had delivered 1,22,000 condom packs in 2025.</p><p>Another report cited in the <em>Economic Times </em>said one in 140 orders on Swiggy Instamart was a sexual wellness product in 2024.</p><p>Apart from condoms, medical devices like syringes, injectables, surgical gloves, prosthetics and some building elements of diagnostic tools are dependent on petrochemicals.</p>
<p>The effects of the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/middle-east/west-asia-conflict-from-microsoft-apple-to-boeing-irgc-threatens-to-target-18-us-companies-full-list-3951720">West Asia conflict</a> may now be felt in Indian bedrooms with the condom industry running short of raw materials.</p><p>As per a report by <em>The Indian Express, </em>disruptions in the petrochemical supply chain are hugely impacting the production of rubber contraceptives in the country.</p><p>The Indian condom manufacturing sector worth Rs 8,000 crore produces over 400 crore units annually.</p><p>Among the two essential items required for making the product are the silicon oil and ammonia.</p><p>While silicon oil is an essential lubricant, ammonia is used to stabilise the raw latex which is prone to coagulation. </p>.Domestic manufacturers of medical devices seek govt support as West Asia conflict drives up input costs by 50% .<p>As per the report, some major players of the industry including Hill Lifecare Ltd, Mankind Pharma Ltd and Cupid Ltd are facing the shortage.</p><p>“A <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/west-asia-crisis-may-push-up-realty-construction-costs-by-5-in-near-term-3951774">price increase</a> of 40-50 percent is expected for ammonia, which is essential for condom production,” an official from a condom manufacturing firm told <em>The Indian Express.</em></p>.West Asia crisis: Plastic set to be pricey in Karnataka.<p>Experts assume this <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/commercial-lpg-prices-hiked-by-rs-1955-amid-soaring-oil-rates-second-increase-in-a-month-since-war-3951650">surge in the price</a> of the condoms can increase instances of unprotected sex and poor family planning among people.</p><p>As per the Karnataka Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers, the shortage is a part of a bigger problem with any material based on petrochemicals bound to be affected by the disrupted logistics.</p><p>As per a report, the quick-commerce company <em>Blinkit </em>had delivered 1,22,000 condom packs in 2025.</p><p>Another report cited in the <em>Economic Times </em>said one in 140 orders on Swiggy Instamart was a sexual wellness product in 2024.</p><p>Apart from condoms, medical devices like syringes, injectables, surgical gloves, prosthetics and some building elements of diagnostic tools are dependent on petrochemicals.</p>