The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced that Burkina Faso will resume exports of fresh tomatoes to Ghana from April 2, 2026, following weeks of supply disruptions that pushed up prices on local markets.
In a statement, the Ministry said the Government of Ghana had taken note of the decision by the Government of Burkina Faso to lift its temporary suspension on tomato exports, describing the move as a positive step for bilateral trade.
According to the Ministry, the breakthrough follows sustained diplomatic engagements between the two countries, including high-level discussions held on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization’s Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
According to the statment the resumption of cross-border tomato trade is expected to ease supply shortages that have affected traders and households in recent weeks. It is also anticipated to stabilise market prices and provide some relief to consumers who have grappled with rising food costs.
The Ministry further indicated that government will continue to engage Burkinabe authorities and industry stakeholders to ensure a smooth and predictable trading environment that benefits both countries.
At the same time, the Ministry emphasised that efforts to strengthen Ghana’s domestic tomato value chain remain a priority. Ongoing interventions under initiatives such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana are being intensified to boost local production, improve yields, and ensure consistent, year-round supply.
Additional measures being pursued include expanding irrigation infrastructure, supporting large-scale farming, and strengthening linkages between farmers and processors to reduce long-term dependence on imports.
The Ministry also urged traders, importers and other players in the agricultural value chain to comply with government policies aimed at maintaining market stability while safeguarding local production capacity.
