Ghana has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift its ban on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease supply shortages and help stabilize prices on the local market.
The export ban, initially imposed on March 19 by Burkinabé authorities, had worsened supply constraints in Ghana.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the development reflects successful bilateral engagements between the two countries. In a statement issued on April 2, 2026, the Ministry noted that one of five key meetings between Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and her Burkinabé counterparts—held on the sidelines of the WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon—played a direct role in resolving the issue.
The Ministry further assured the public of its commitment to continued collaboration with authorities in Burkina Faso and local stakeholders to ensure a stable and mutually beneficial trading environment.
At the same time, efforts are being intensified to strengthen Ghana’s domestic tomato industry. Government initiatives such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana are focused on increasing production, improving yields, and ensuring a reliable supply.
Additional measures, including irrigation projects and the allocation of land for large-scale farming, are being implemented to support year-round cultivation and promote stronger linkages with processing companies.
The Ministry also urged tomato traders and industry players to support policies aimed at protecting both consumers and local processors, stressing that these efforts form part of a broader strategy to boost sustainable agricultural development and safeguard local industries.
