Ghana is set to see improved tomato supply following Burkina Faso’s decision to lift its restriction on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease shortages and stabilise prices in local markets.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry described the development as timely, noting it will bring relief to traders and consumers affected by reduced supply and rising costs in recent months.
Officials say the breakthrough follows sustained bilateral engagement between the two countries, including high-level discussions during the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Burkina Faso remains a key supplier of fresh tomatoes to Ghana, particularly when domestic production declines due to erratic rainfall, limited irrigation, and structural constraints. The earlier restriction, driven by efforts to support local processing industries in Burkina Faso, had tightened supply and pushed prices upward in Ghanaian markets.
While the resumption of imports offers immediate relief, it also highlights Ghana’s continued reliance on external supply to stabilise food markets. Authorities say efforts will continue to strengthen trade coordination while addressing long-term gaps in local production.
Source: Tomato imports resume as Ghana secures end to Burkina Faso export restriction
