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World's largest condom producer Karex raises prices due to war

World's largest condom producer Karex raises prices due to war

Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, is planning to increase its prices by 20 to 30 percent. The company cited the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the reason for the price hike.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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