Ghana has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift its suspension on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease supply pressures and stabilise the local market.
The export ban, initially imposed on March 19 by Burkinabé authorities, had worsened supply challenges in Ghana.
In a statement issued on April 2, 2026, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry described the development as a positive outcome of sustained bilateral engagements between the two countries.
The Ministry noted that one of five key meetings held between Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and her Burkinabe counterparts on the sidelines of the WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, played a crucial role in resolving the issue.
It assured the public of continued collaboration with Burkinabe authorities and local stakeholders to maintain a smooth and mutually beneficial trading environment.
Meanwhile, efforts to strengthen Ghana’s domestic tomato value chain are being intensified. Government initiatives such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana are aimed at boosting local production, improving yields and ensuring a steady supply of tomatoes.
Additional interventions, including irrigation projects and the allocation of land for large-scale cultivation, are also underway to support year-round production and promote stronger linkages with processors.
The Ministry further called on tomato traders and industry players to cooperate with measures designed to protect both consumers and local processors.
Government emphasised that these actions form part of a broader strategy to safeguard local industries while advancing sustainable agricultural development.
