Gov’t welcomes Burkina Faso’s move to resume tomato exports to Ghana
The Government of Ghana has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift the suspension on Special Export Authorisations (ASE) for fresh tomatoes, describing the move as a key boost to supply and market stability.
In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the government said the decision follows improvements in tomato supply to local processing factories in Burkina Faso, as well as commitments by stakeholders to prioritize domestic industrial needs.
The statement emphasized that lifting the suspension is expected to restore the flow of fresh tomatoes into Ghana and alleviate recent shortages in the local market. The outcome reflects ongoing bilateral engagements between the two countries, including discussions led by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and her Burkinabe counterparts on the sidelines of the WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, which contributed to resolving the issue.
The Ministry noted that efforts will continue to ensure a smooth and mutually beneficial trading environment, with sustained engagement between both governments and key stakeholders in the tomato value chain.
Additionally, the government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local production through initiatives such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana, alongside investments in irrigation, large-scale cultivation, and support for processors, to ensure a stable and sustainable tomato supply over the long term.
Aikines Anyomi
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