Nachfragbare

Nachfragbare is a German adjective used to describe goods, services, or resources for which there is demand or that are capable of being demanded. In economic and marketing contexts it refers to items that customers are seeking or willing to buy, either currently or as suggested by market data. Grammatically, nachfragbar declines according to gender, number, and case (das nachfragbare Gut, die nachfragbaren Güter, einem nachfragbaren Preis, etc.).

Etymology and scope: The term is formed from Nachfrage (demand) and the suffix -bar, which indicates capability. It is a descriptive, not a formal technical category, and its precise meaning depends on context. It can denote actual market demand, potential demand, or a segment with strong revenue prospects. It is often used alongside related concepts such as Angebot (supply) and Verfügbarkeit (availability) to characterize the relationship between what exists and what customers want.

Usage and nuance: Nachfragbare items are contrasted with those that are merely available or offered. A product can be nachfragbar if there is established or forecasted willingness to purchase it. Analysts might speak of nachfragbare Segmente, nachfragbare Produkte, or nachfragbare Güter in different industries. The term supports discussions of market strategy, pricing, and inventory planning by emphasizing demand conditions rather than supply alone.

Translation and examples: In English, nachfragbare Güter are “goods in demand” or “in-demand goods,” and nachfragbares Produkt is an “in-demand product.” Antonyms are typically conveyed with phrases like wenig nachgefragt or unnachgefragt. The word is most common in business German and economic writing, where it helps articulate market potential and customer responsiveness.