They found a ready 'market for' their products. [=they easily found many people who wanted to buy their products]
When he tried to sell his car he found out that its 'market value' was much lower than he had expected.
He believes that housing prices should be determined by 'the market' without government interference.
(..) - All right, Francois. The Shah of Lugash. It seems the army are determined to prevent renewed fighting... between shoppers and market traders, by sealing the area around the president's palace. Supplies for the palace had to be brought through- Oh, good evening, (..)1975 The Return of the Pink Panther