“The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Trade and Agribusiness, has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift the ban on Special Export Authorisations (ASE) for fresh tomatoes, describing the move as a major boost to both supply and market stability.”
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, in a press statement, said the development follows improvements in tomato supply to local processing factories in Burkina Faso, alongside commitments by stakeholders to ensure domestic industries’ needs are met.
The statement further highlighted that the decision is expected to restore the flow of fresh tomatoes into Ghana, alleviating recent shortages in the local market.
According to the Ministry, the change in Burkina Faso’s directives 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 helped facilitate the resolution.
The Ministry affirmed that it will continue to work toward a smooth and mutually beneficial trading environment, maintaining sustained engagement between both governments and key stakeholders across the tomato value chain.
The government also reiterated its commitment to strengthening local production through initiatives such as Feed the Industry and Feed Ghana, as well as investments in irrigation, large-scale cultivation, and support for processors, all aimed at ensuring a stable and sustainable supply of tomatoes in the long term.
