A person, company, or institution that actively takes part in the economic activity of a market by buying or selling goods, services, or financial assets.
example
Sowohl große Konzerne als auch kleine private Anleger sind Marktteilnehmer an der Börse.
Both large corporations and small private investors are market participants on the stock exchange.
Usage tips
Compound word
This word is a clear example of a compound noun. It consists of 'der Markt' (market) and 'der Teilnehmer' (participant). A 'Teilnehmer' (participant) is someone who takes part in something.
EXAMPLE
Alle Teilnehmer der Konferenz erhielten ein Zertifikat.
All participants in the conference received a certificate.
Register: technical language
'Marktteilnehmer' (market participant) is a technical term from economics and finance. It is used in news reports, specialist articles, and discussions about the stock market or the economy.
EXAMPLE
Die Zentralbank beobachtet das Verhalten der Marktteilnehmer genau.
The central bank closely observes the behavior of market participants.
Typical collocations
The word is often combined with adjectives that describe the size or type of participant. Examples are 'große' (large), 'kleine' (small), 'private' (private), or 'institutionelle Marktteilnehmer' (institutional market participants).
EXAMPLE
Institutionelle Marktteilnehmer wie Banken und Fonds haben großen Einfluss auf die Kurse.
Institutional market participants such as banks and funds have a major influence on prices.
Compare with
confusable
Marktteilnehmer vs Anbieter
provider
'Anbieter' and 'Marktteilnehmer' can both refer to people or companies in a market. The difference lies in the perspective. An 'Anbieter' is the side that sells goods or provides services. A 'Marktteilnehmer' is more general: it can be someone who buys or sells and actively takes part in the market. The words can be confused when talking about economics. If you specifically mean the selling side, 'Anbieter' fits better. If you are talking generally about all active people or companies in a market, 'Marktteilnehmer' is more precise.
Marktteilnehmer
Viele Marktteilnehmer warten ab, weil die Preise stark schwanken.
Many market participants are waiting because prices are fluctuating sharply.
Anbieter
Der Anbieter liefert die neue Software direkt nach dem Kauf.
The provider delivers the new software immediately after the purchase.