Burkina Faso’s Tomato Export Ban Raises Concerns over Regional Supply

Burkina Faso’s tomato export ban raises concerns over regional supply

Burkina Faso’s decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes is drawing attention across West Africa, with traders and consumers watching closely for possible effects on supply and prices.

Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana urges Government to roll out a national tomato emergency strategy

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana has called for an urgent national tomato emergency strategy following Burkina Faso’s export ban on the produce. The Chamber warned that Ghana faces a severe supply gap, rising prices, and deep structural weaknesses in its food system. In a press statement issued on March 20, 2026, the Chamber of Agribusiness […]

Government to engage Burkina Faso over tomato export ban, urges calm

By: Henrietta Afful The Government of Ghana has announced plans to engage authorities in Burkina Faso following the decision to suspend the export of fresh tomatoes from Ghana. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the move comes after Burkina Faso’s directive, which took effect on March 16, 2026. According to the Ministry, the engagement will focus on addressing concerns surrounding the ban and finding a mut…

Ghana to talk to Burkina Faso over tomato export ban

The Government of Ghana has announced plans to initiate diplomatic engagement with authorities in Burkina Faso following the latter’s decision to suspend the export of fresh tomatoes, a development expected to disrupt supply within the Ghanaian market. The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, in a statement released on Friday, March 20, indicated that discussions will focus on addressing concerns surrounding the restriction while seeki…

Burkina Faso Tomato Export ban: We’ll have no tomatoes in two weeks’ time – Traders warn

Tomato importers and traders have warned that the country could run out of fresh tomatoes in two weeks if Burkina Faso’s ban on tomato export remains in force. Burkina Faso is Ghana’s major, almost exclusive source of affordable fresh tomatoes, but the Government of Burkina Faso has announced a ban on the export of the commodity so as to protect its budding local tomato processing industry. Some traders who spoke to the media yesterday called on…