The government of Burkina Faso has lifted its suspension on fresh tomato exports, resolving a supply disruption that had strained local markets. The ban, which took effect on March 19, 2026, had posed significant challenges for Ghanaian processors and traders.
The reversal followed a series of meetings between Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industries, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and her Burkinabe counterparts on the sidelines of the WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
“This development reflects the positive outcome of ongoing bilateral engagements between Ghana and Burkina Faso,” the Ministry noted in a statement. Authorities assured that collaboration with Burkinabe officials and domestic stakeholders will continue to ensure a stable trading environment. Meanwhile, Ghana is intensifying efforts to boost local tomato production through initiatives such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana, alongside irrigation projects and the allocation of land for large-scale cultivation.
The ministry urged traders and industry partners to cooperate with government measures designed to protect consumers and domestic processors, stressing that these efforts form part of a broader strategy to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector.
Source: William Narh
