market share

American  

noun

Economics.

1. the specific percentage of total industry sales of a particular product achieved by a single company in a given period of time.

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market share British  

noun

1. the percentage of a total market, in terms of either value or volume, accounted for by the sales of a specific brand

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Example Sentences

For UBS analyst Michael Lasser, Bob’s has the opportunity to pick up market share from smaller chains that are closing stores.

From Barron's

Market share gains have provided added support as Ramsay has benefited from rival Healthscope’s difficulties.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a letter that accompanied the annual report, Fidelity Chief Executive Abigail Johnson said profits were boosted by growing market share, as the company launched new exchange-traded funds, expanded its crypto offerings and pulled ahead in the health savings-account business.

From The Wall Street Journal

“While a resilient stock market and higher interest rates helped fuel our financial results, the more lasting determinants of long-term success are delivering exceptional customer service and growing market share,” Johnson wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

For 19 out of 20 strategic minerals, the Asian country is the leading refiner, with an average market share of 70%, according to the International Energy Agency.

From Los Angeles Times