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Ghana has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift its suspension on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease supply constraints and help stabilize local markets.
The export ban, which was announced on March 19 by the Burkinabé authorities, had worsened supply challenges in Ghana and raised concerns among traders and consumers.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the decision marks a positive outcome of sustained bilateral discussions between the two neighboring countries. In a statement released on April 2, 2026, the ministry said one of five key meetings held by Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and her Burkinabé counterparts on the sidelines of the WTO MC14 in Yaoundé played a direct role in securing the removal of the trade restriction.
The ministry assured the public of its continued collaboration with authorities in Burkina Faso and local stakeholders to maintain a smooth and mutually beneficial trading environment.
At the same time, 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 increasing local production, improving yields, and ensuring a more reliable supply of tomatoes.
Targeted measures, including irrigation projects and the allocation of suitable land for large-scale cultivation, are also underway to support year-round production and encourage stronger linkages with local processors.
The government emphasized that these interventions form part of a broader strategy to protect local industries while promoting sustainable agricultural development and food security.
