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underdeveloped market

[/ˌʌndərdɪˈveləpt ˈmɑːrkɪt/]
nounpl: underdeveloped markets
mercado subdesenvolvido
1. A market or economy that lacks sufficient infrastructure, capital, technology, or institutional development to function at full capacity or compete globally
The underdeveloped market in that region offers significant growth potential for investors willing to take on higher risks.
O mercado subdesenvolvido naquela região oferece potencial significativo de crescimento para investidores dispostos a assumir riscos maiores.
2. An emerging or less mature market with limited access to goods, services, or financial systems compared to developed markets
Many companies are expanding into underdeveloped markets to capitalize on rising consumer demand.
Muitas empresas estão se expandindo em mercados subdesenvolvidos para aproveitar a crescente demanda dos consumidores.
Synonyms
emerging marketdeveloping marketfrontier marketless developed marketnascent market
Antonyms
developed marketmature marketadvanced marketsaturated market

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado subdesenvolvido
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese economic discourse
Brazil
mercado em desenvolvimento
Alternative, more positive connotation
Portugal
mercado subdesenvolvido
Standard usage in Portuguese economic contexts
Portugal
mercado emergente
Preferred alternative term in contemporary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

untapped market
blue ocean market
ground floor opportunity
emerging economy
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