Condoms are also in discussion amid the war between Iran and America. Due to tension in West Asia, shortage of condoms is increasing. There is a condom industry worth Rs 8,170 crore in India alone which is facing supply chain crisis. It has been claimed in media reports that its prices in India may increase by 50 percent. This crisis has arisen due to shortage in raw materials coming through sea routes.
There has been a reduction in the supply of petrochemical products, silicone oil and ammonia, which are used in making condoms. Now there is talk of increasing their prices. It has been claimed that ammonia prices may increase by 50 percent. Many countries of the world make condoms, but some are at the forefront in this matter.
Who is the largest exporter of condoms?
Bloomberg’s report says that Thailand, with a population of only 6 crores, is at the forefront in exporting condoms. At the same time, China and America are the countries that buy the most condoms. Not only this, Thailand is the largest exporter of condoms. Many reasons account for this. Now the question is, what is it about Thailand that it has become the largest exporter of condoms?
Thailand is at the forefront in the production of natural rubber from which condoms are made.
5 reasons, how Thailand became the biggest exporter?
- Natural Rubber Fortification: Natural rubber is used as raw material in making condoms. Thailand is at the forefront in the production of this natural rubber. This is the reason why Thailand faces less cost in obtaining raw materials.
Condoms are made from natural rubber extracted from trees.
- Manufacturing Infrastructure: Thailand understands the power of natural rubber, which is why this country developed a large-scale industry and increased production to make latex products. There are hi-tech machines here and condoms are produced on a large scale.
- Affordable wages: Thailand is ahead in the production of condoms because the wages there are low. Labor is easily available and the product is produced at a low cost due to the easy availability of natural rubber. As a result, it is at the forefront among experts.
- Government support: Condom manufacturing is an important part of Thailand’s economy. The Thai government took several steps to promote its exports. The government created industrial zones with tax exemption and promoted exports. Apart from directly benefiting the companies, the government also benefits from this.
- Meets international standards: There are many big companies in Thailand. Like- Thai Nippon Rubber Industry and Okomoto Industries. These companies follow all the international quality standards which create confidence in their condoms in countries around the world. This is also a special reason.
Thailand developed industry on a large scale to make latex products and stepped up production.
How many countries are buying condoms from Thailand?
Thailand has 44 percent share in the world’s global market share. The data of 2025 says that 176 countries of the world buy condoms from Thailand. China, America and Vietnam are the biggest importing countries. Now amid the war in the Middle East, a crisis of raw materials is arising.
In an Indian Express report, an official of a condom manufacturing company said, shortage in supply of materials like PVC foil, aluminum foil and packaging and fluctuating prices have affected production and orders. The hurdles in logistics have further increased these difficulties. The situation in India’s condom market has become more complex.
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