Global supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict are expected to drive condom prices higher worldwide, with New Zealand likely to feel the impact within months according to economists. The supply chain disruptions affecting contraceptive manufacturing and distribution could translate into increased costs for consumers across the country.

The price surge represents another example of how geopolitical tensions can ripple through global supply chains to affect everyday consumer goods in New Zealand. While the specific percentage increases have not been quantified, economists warn that the timing suggests price rises could materialise relatively quickly in the local market, adding to existing cost-of-living pressures facing New Zealand households.