market entry

[/ˈmɑːrkɪt ˈɛntri/]
nounpl: market entries
entrada no mercado
1. The act or process of a company or product entering a new market for the first time
The company's market entry into Asia was carefully planned over two years.
A entrada no mercado da empresa na Ásia foi cuidadosamente planejada ao longo de dois anos.
2. A strategy or method used to penetrate a new geographic or demographic market
They chose a joint venture as their market entry strategy in Brazil.
Eles escolheram uma joint venture como sua estratégia de entrada no mercado brasileiro.
3. The initial phase of launching a product or service in a new market segment
Market entry barriers included high tariffs and strong local competition.
As barreiras de entrada no mercado incluíam altas tarifas e forte concorrência local.
In Brazilian business culture, 'entrada no mercado' is a critical concept, especially for startups and multinational corporations expanding into emerging markets. The term is widely used in business schools, corporate strategy meetings, and investment discussions. In the United States, market entry strategies are fundamental to MBA programs and venture capital discussions, often involving detailed analysis of market barriers, competitive landscapes, and localization approaches.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
market penetrationmarket launchmarket expansionmarket introduction
Antonyms / Antônimos
market exitmarket withdrawalmarket abandonment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrada no mercado
Most common and standard usage in business Portuguese
São Paulo
entrada no mercado / penetração de mercado
Business hub uses both terms interchangeably in corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
entrada no mercado
Standard usage in financial and commercial sectors
Portugal
entrada no mercado / acesso ao mercado
Portuguese variant may also use 'acesso ao mercado' in formal business documents

Related Words

market strategymarket analysiscompetitive advantagemarket positioninginternationalization

Related Idioms & Phrases

break into the market
crack the market
penetrate the market
make a market entry
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