Ghana and Burkina Faso have agreed to remove restrictions on the export of Ghanaian eggs and the importation of tomatoes from Burkina Faso following high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
The breakthrough was achieved during discussions led by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, with Burkinabe officials.
The agreement is to provide immediate relief to Ghanaian poultry farmers and egg exporters, particularly producers in the Dormaa enclave, whose businesses had been affected by restrictions imposed by Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso had introduced the restrictions as a precautionary measure over concerns about the quality of eggs imported from some exporting countries.
Speaking after the meeting, Madam Ofosu-Adjare said the engagement had resulted in a mutually beneficial outcome that would restore market access for Ghanaian egg exporters while facilitating the resumption of tomato imports from Burkina Faso.
“The outcome of the engagement provides relief for Ghanaian poultry producers and egg exporters, particularly those in the Dormaa area, whose exports had recently been affected by the restrictions,” she said.
The Minister reaffirmed Government’s commitment to protecting the interests of Ghanaian producers while promoting regional trade and deeper economic integration within West Africa.
As part of the agreements reached, Ghana and Burkina Faso will establish a Joint Technical Committee to monitor bilateral trade, address emerging challenges and ensure the smooth implementation of agreed trade measures.
The two countries also agreed to begin work on a Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at strengthening commercial relations, improving market access and eliminating barriers to the movement of goods and services.
The discussions also covered Ghana’s participation in the 2026 International Arts and Crafts Trade Fair (SIAO) in Burkina Faso.
Madam Ofosu-Adjare announced that Ghana would send a high-level delegation to the event to showcase locally manufactured products and services and promote investment and trade opportunities.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, trade between Ghana and Burkina Faso has continued to expand, with Ghana’s exports to the neighbouring country increasing from US$573 million in 2024 to US$637 million in 2025.
The Ministry said the growth underscores the importance of Burkina Faso as one of Ghana’s key regional export destinations and highlights the need to sustain efforts to facilitate cross-border trade.
The Ghanaian delegation to the bilateral meeting included Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Mr Sem Kenneth Akibate, officials of the Ghana Embassy, technical officers from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and representatives of the private sector, including egg exporters.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring uninterrupted trade, enhancing regional economic cooperation and creating a more predictable trading environment for businesses, producers and consumers in both countries.
