Decrease of condom sales Globally

Goh Miah, CEO of the world’s largest condom maker Karex has revealed that condom sales have declined in the past two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Speaking in an interview with Nikkei Asia, Goh Miah said condom sales have decreased by as much as 40 percent since the start of the pandemic, in 2020.

Karex is the largest condom manufacturer worldwide with a production record of 5.5 billion condoms annually while operating in 140 countries and its only competitor Thai Nippon Rubber produces 2 billion.

According to Goh, the pandemic, which led to the closure of many secluded places such as restaurants, hotels and motels, contributed to a decline in intimacy.

Goh further believes that the governments has also contributed to the decline of condom use because of its suspension of condom handouts due to covid restrictions in most countries.