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saturated market

[ˈsætʃəreɪtɪd ˈmɑːrkɪt]
nounpl: saturated markets
mercado saturado
1. A market in which the supply of a product equals or exceeds the demand, making it difficult for new competitors to enter or for existing businesses to increase market share
The smartphone market has become a saturated market with numerous competitors offering similar features.
O mercado de smartphones tornou-se um mercado saturado com numerosos concorrentes oferecendo recursos semelhantes.
2. A commercial sector where most potential customers already own or have access to the product, limiting further growth opportunities
The company realized it was operating in a saturated market and needed to innovate to survive.
A empresa percebeu que estava operando em um mercado saturado e precisava inovar para sobreviver.
NYC Slang
maxed-out market
Synonyms
crowded marketmature marketoversupplied marketcompetitive market
Antonyms
emerging marketniche marketuntapped marketgrowth market

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado saturado
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
mercado saturado
Common in business and economic discussions
Portugal
mercado saturado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

too many cooks in the kitchen
competition is fierce
market is flooded
supply exceeds demand
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