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 major step toward restoring supply and stabilising the market.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, authorities noted that the decision follows improvements in tomato supply to local processing factories in Burkina Faso, as well as renewed commitments by stakeholders to prioritise domestic industrial needs.
The development is expected to resume the flow of fresh tomatoes into Ghana, helping to ease recent shortages and reduce pressure on local markets.
Government officials indicated that the outcome reflects sustained bilateral engagements between the two countries. Key discussions, led by Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and her Burkinabe counterparts on the sidelines of the WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, are said to have contributed to resolving the issue.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a smooth and mutually beneficial trading relationship, with continued collaboration between both governments and stakeholders across the tomato value chain.
Beyond the immediate relief, the government also emphasised its long-term strategy to strengthen domestic production. This includes ongoing initiatives aimed at boosting large-scale cultivation, expanding irrigation infrastructure, and supporting local processors to ensure a more stable and sustainable supply of tomatoes in the future.
