price out of the market

The phrase "price out of the market" is often used to describe situations where prices are set too high, affecting sales and competition.

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Definition

B2Business

(general)To set a price so high that potential customers are unable or unwilling to purchase the product or service.

Example

  • The new smartphone was priced out of the market, leading to poor sales.
  • Luxury brands often price their products out of the market for average consumers.

C1Economics

(technical)To increase prices to a level where competitors can no longer afford to participate in the market.

Example

  • By offering significant discounts, the company priced its competitors out of the market.
  • Rising production costs have priced many small businesses out of the market.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "price out of the market":

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