The avenue from increased demand to - Tradução em português

"The avenue from increased demand to higher exchange-equilibrium prices often is concealed by inventories in the distribution chainfrom producer to consumer. As a result, prices appear to be set by costs of production instead of competition among consumers".

"The avenue from increased demand to higher exchange-equilibrium prices often is concealed by", poderia ser traduzida como
"A maneira como o aumento da demanda por[causa] do aumento do preço é frequentemente escondida pelos..."?

Estou com dificuldade nessa parte.