excess supply

British  

noun

1. economics a situation in which the market supply of a commodity is greater than the market demand for it, thus causing its market price to fall

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Example Sentences

That’s a “very bearish signal,” suggesting demand destruction, excess supply, or both, says Mizuho’s Robert Yawger.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prices are pressured by concerns over excess supply and signs of weaker demand in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the outlook remains bearish, weighed by persistent concerns over excess supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

In early European trade, Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slightly rebounded after settling more than 1% lower in the previous session, despite growing concerns over weaker demand and excess supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

“With the excess supply and weaker demand, yes — prices should go lower.”

From MarketWatch