The Government of Ghana has welcomed a decision by Burkina Faso to lift its suspension on special export authorizations for fresh tomatoes, a move expected to revive cross-border trade and ease supply constraints in the local market.
In a statement issued on April 2, 2026, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry said the decision follows improvements in domestic tomato supply in Burkina Faso and assurances that local processing needs will be prioritized.
Authorities noted that the resumption of exports would help stabilize prices and availability in Ghana, where recent shortages have affected urban markets. The breakthrough was attributed to sustained bilateral engagements, including discussions between Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and her Burkinabe counterparts on the sidelines of the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé.
Government indicated that further collaboration would continue to ensure a smooth and mutually beneficial trading environment, while reaffirming efforts to strengthen domestic tomato production through initiatives such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana.
Officials emphasized that long-term strategies, including irrigation expansion, large-scale farming, and value-chain investments, are being intensified to reduce reliance on imports and build a more resilient local tomato industry.