Protection hard to find as top condom maker closed under lockdown

By The Nation

 

 

There is a severe shortage of condoms globally as the largest condom manufacturer in Malaysia was forced to stop production due to lockdown measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, Somdet Susomboon, director-general of the Department of International Trade Promotion, said on Monday (May 18).

 

However, he said, Thai Nippon Rubber Industry Public Co, Thailand’s biggest condom manufacturer, has responded to the situation by boosting its production by 27 per cent with the aim of selling 1.9 billion condoms this year.

 

“Most, or 90 per cent of the orders came from the US, Japan and China, which gives Thai exporters the perfect opportunity to expand their shipments,” he said.

 

He added that the demand for condoms in China has risen since the Covid-19 outbreak, while in comparison, the consumption of toilet paper has remained unchanged.

 

“The value of the condom market next year is expected to hit US$9.41 billion [Bt301.3 billion], up 18.07 per cent year on year,” he said.

 

Somdet went on to say that last year, China imported $50.7 million worth of condoms and more than $443 million worth of natural rubber latex for condom production from Thailand, which accounted for 76.5 per cent of the country’s total imports worth $580 million.

 

“From January to February this year, China import of natural rubber latex was worth $63 million, $55 million of which was imported from Thailand,” he said.

 

He said that despite the Covid-19 crisis, there’s a new opportunity as condoms and natural rubber latex from Thailand are known for their quality across the world.

 

“Thai businesses are encouraged to monitor the global market closely, improve the product quality, seek new marketing channels and take advantage of technology to ensure consumers’ demands are met and Thailand can maintain its market share,” he said.

 

Manufacturers, exporters and anyone else interested can visit the department’s website for more details.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30388070

 

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Come again?

Nippon Rubber... sounds painful.. very painful...????

Plenty on Makro's 'Chuck-out' shelves! Buy in 100's.

Seems to be plenty at 7/11, not that I use them. My GF is past the age of reproduction.

Lets hope Nippon Rubber makes the larger sizes (> 60 mm).  Largest size sold in US is only 57 mm (Magnum size) ...   UK sells larger sizes through "TheyFit" but can't ship everywhere.

Marigolds. Buy 1 get 9 free.

36 minutes ago, HaoleBoy said:

Lets hope Nippon Rubber makes the larger sizes (> 60 mm).  Largest size sold in US is only 57 mm (Magnum size) ...   UK sells larger sizes through "TheyFit" but can't ship everywhere.

Oh dear, what a sad post.

46 minutes ago, HaoleBoy said:

Lets hope Nippon Rubber makes the larger sizes (> 60 mm).  Largest size sold in US is only 57 mm (Magnum size) ...   UK sells larger sizes through "TheyFit" but can't ship everywhere.

You been dreaming again?

1 hour ago, Chassa said:

Plenty on Makro's 'Chuck-out' shelves! Buy in 100's.

I have to reincarnate three times to use that many. 

58 minutes ago, Denim said:

Marigolds. Buy 1 get 9 free.

Cling film, roll-on-roll-off [pun intended]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

the demand for condoms in China has risen

I Wonder if they know how to use this thing ????

 

 

 And Recycled !!

 

Edited May 19, 20206 yr by Tarteso

28 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Cling film, roll-on-roll-off [pun intended]

You may be joking, buy I know guys who actually use this. 

1 hour ago, HaoleBoy said:

Lets hope Nippon Rubber makes the larger sizes (> 60 mm).  Largest size sold in US is only 57 mm (Magnum size) ...   UK sells larger sizes through "TheyFit" but can't ship everywhere.

Braggart!

Bet they never saw this coming 

Empty the sausages and use the skin as a condom. Easy peasy lemon squeasy.

Condom makers should be part of essential services group. Otherwise a big baby boon, called the corona generation on the way. 

2 hours ago, Tarteso said:

I Wonder if they know how to use this thing ????

 

 

 And Recycled !!

 

Great that they do the Recycle thing, but Condoms Nah Maybe not. 

Who and how would they have been collecting  the Used and Unpacked condoms ??  ????

Plenty of magnum size left in our local 7/11, can see the Brits aren't here this season.

2 hours ago, UPDEHSOI said:

You may be joking, buy I know guys who actually use this. 

Now, those are the guys who really 'think out of the box'!

2 hours ago, UPDEHSOI said:

You may be joking, buy I know guys who actually use this. 

Video please please please 

1 hour ago, Somtamnication said:

Empty the sausages and use the skin as a condom. Easy peasy lemon squeasy.

"Protection hard to find as top condom maker closed under lockdown"

"Empty the sausages and use the skin as a condom. Easy peasy lemon squeasy"

 

 The above has potential for a good TV commercial!

 

 

 

it is the apocalypse!  

 

 

just have a bj problem fixed

Bridgestone or Michelin could help.

4 hours ago, HaoleBoy said:

Lets hope Nippon Rubber makes the larger sizes (> 60 mm).  Largest size sold in US is only 57 mm (Magnum size) ...   UK sells larger sizes through "TheyFit" but can't ship everywhere.

They say many female drivers have parking accidents because they are led to believe that this

<________________________________________________> is 25"........... 

It seems the term, "War Baby", will be overtaken by, "Covid Baby", this time next year.

 

Maybe there will be a market for fake birth certificates.

Lady five fingers.  No condom needed.

I have a few spare as stuck at home with the wife!

She asked if I am into sustainability. But when she saw me washing the condom out she got upset for some reason.