Market Attractiveness-Competitive Strength Matrix

The Market Attractiveness-Competitive Strength Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to evaluate the attractiveness of a market and the strength of a company's competitive position in that market.

At a very high level, the Market Attractiveness-Competitive Strength Matrix is used in the context of business, marketing, finance.

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What is the Market Attractiveness-Competitive Strength Matrix?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Market Attractiveness-Competitive Strength Matrix can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

  1. High Attractiveness, High Strength: Markets with high attractiveness and high competitive strength, such as a new product in a growing market.
  2. High Attractiveness, Low Strength: Markets with high attractiveness and low competitive strength, such as a new product in a mature market.
  3. Low Attractiveness, High Strength: Markets with low attractiveness and high competitive strength, such as an existing product in a mature market.
  4. Low Attractiveness, Low Strength: Markets with low attractiveness and low competitive strength, such as an existing product in a declining market.

What is the purpose of the Market Attractiveness-Competitive Strength Matrix?

The Market Attractiveness-Competitive Strength Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to evaluate the attractiveness of a market and the strength of a company's competitive position in that market. It is used to identify the best markets for a company to enter or expand in, and to prioritize resources and investments.

The matrix is divided into four quadrants, each representing a different combination of market attractiveness and competitive strength. The top-left quadrant represents markets with high attractiveness and high competitive strength, and is the most desirable. The top-right quadrant represents markets with high attractiveness and low competitive strength, and is the second most desirable. The bottom-left quadrant represents markets with low attractiveness and high competitive strength, and is the third most desirable. The bottom-right quadrant represents markets with low attractiveness and low competitive strength, and is the least desirable.

The Market Attractiveness-Competitive Strength Matrix can be used to evaluate the attractiveness of a market and the strength of a company's competitive position in that market. It can also be used to identify the best markets for a company to enter or expand in, and to prioritize resources and investments.


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