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
The popular product is out of stock and we are waiting for new arrivals.
Due to the disaster, the supermarket continues to experience shortages of goods.
Compound of 品 (しな, 'goods') and 枯れ (がれ, from 枯れる 'to dry up, be depleted'). The literal sense is 'goods drying up', referring to stock depletion.