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virgin market

[ˈvɪrdʒən ˈmɑrkət]
nounpl: virgin markets
mercado virgem
1. A market or industry segment that has not yet been exploited or developed, with no established competitors or products
The company identified a virgin market in emerging economies where their product had no competition.
A empresa identificou um mercado virgem em economias emergentes onde seu produto não tinha concorrência.
2. A consumer segment or geographical area with untapped potential for business expansion
Tech startups are always seeking virgin markets to disrupt with innovative solutions.
Startups de tecnologia estão sempre buscando mercados virgens para perturbar com soluções inovadoras.
Synonyms
untapped marketunexploited marketemerging marketgreenfield market
Antonyms
saturated marketmature marketestablished market

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado virgem
Standard term used in business and marketing contexts
São Paulo
mercado virgem
Common in business discussions in the financial center
Portugal
mercado virgem
Used in European business contexts with same meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

tap into a virgin market
pioneer a virgin market
untapped goldmine
first-mover advantage
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