Ghana has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift its suspension on fresh tomato exports, a move that is expected to ease supply pressures and bring stability to local markets.
The Bukinabé authorities had initially imposed the export ban on March 19, 2026, a restriction that worsened tomato shortages in Ghana and posed challenges for both consumers and local processors.
“This development is a positive outcome of ongoing bilateral engagements between Ghana and Burkina Faso,” said the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.
According to the ministry, the removal of the export restrictions was influenced by one of five key meetings held by Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and her Burkinabe counterparts during the WTO MC14 summit in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
The Ministry assured that it would continue to work closely with Burkinabe authorities and domestic stakeholders to maintain a smooth and mutually beneficial trade environment.
Efforts to strengthen Ghana’s domestic tomato value chain are also being intensified. Initiatives such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana are aimed at boosting local production, improving yields, and ensuring a consistent supply of tomatoes.
Targeted interventions, including irrigation projects and the allocation of suitable lands for large-scale cultivation, are underway to support year-round production and encourage backward integration with processors.
The Ministry further called on tomato traders and industry partners to cooperate with government measures designed to protect both consumers and domestic processors. These steps form part of Ghana’s broader strategy to safeguard local industries while promoting sustainable agricultural development.
