Burkina Faso has suspended their decision to ban tomato exports from the country. They have lifted the suspension on special export authorizations.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, the government of Ghana indicated they welcome the move, as it will serve as a major boost to market stability.
Burkina Faso explained that this move follows improvements in supply to local processing factories in Burkina Faso. According to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry in Ghana, stakeholders in Burkina Faso have committed to prioritizing domestic industrial needs, making it possible to resume tomato exports to Ghana.
This development is expected to restore the steady flow of fresh tomatoes into Ghana and help ease the recent shortages experienced in local markets.
With ongoing bilateral engagements between Ghana and Burkina Faso, the minister for trade, agribusiness, and industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said conversations on the sidelines of the WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé led to the new decision.
According to the ministry, the resolution to resume tomato exports to the country demonstrates the importance of sustained diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries.
However, the government of Ghana says it will strengthen local production through initiatives such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana, alongside investments in irrigation, large-scale farming, and support for processors to ensure long-term sustainability.
