noun
scarcity of goods; out of stock
Refers to a situation where products are in short supply or unavailable. Often used in business or retail contexts. Compare with 品薄 (しなうす), which implies a shortage but not necessarily complete absence.
See also: 品薄
人気商品が品枯れで、入荷待ちの状態だ。
The popular product is out of stock and we are waiting for new arrivals.
災害の影響で、スーパーでは品枯れが続いている。
Due to the disaster, the supermarket continues to experience shortages of goods.