The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has announced a Minimum Producer Price (MPP) of GH¢5.22 per kilogram for second-grade fresh mango for the 2026 major production season.
The move is aimed at ensuring fair pricing for farmers, improving competitiveness within Ghana’s export market and promoting transparency across the mango value chain.
In a statement, the Authority said the producer price was determined in consultation with key industry stakeholders, including the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) and other actors within the mango sector.
According to the TCDA, the decision was made in line with Section 3(f) of the Tree Crops Development Authority Act, 2019 (Act 1010) and Regulation 47(1) of the Tree Crops Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2471).
The Authority explained that the minimum producer price mechanism forms part of broader efforts to stabilise the sector, protect farmers and strengthen confidence in Ghana’s tree crops industry.
It noted that Ghana’s mango industry continues to emerge as one of the country’s important non-traditional export sectors, contributing to foreign exchange earnings, agro-industrial development and rural employment.
The TCDA stated that producers who supply first-grade mangoes could negotiate for higher prices above the minimum threshold as an incentive for improved quality production.
Industry observers say quality enhancement remains critical for Ghana’s mango exports, particularly as exporters seek to expand access to competitive international markets.
The Authority also reiterated that all participants within the selected tree crops value chain are required to register and obtain licences to operate legally under existing regulations.
These include nursery operators, input dealers, aggregators, processors, exporters and service providers within the sector.
According to the TCDA, the registration and licensing exercise is intended to improve standards, strengthen traceability systems and enhance quality assurance across the industry.
The Authority believes stronger regulation and better coordination within the value chain could help position Ghana’s mango sector for increased export growth and greater investor confidence.
The TCDA currently regulates six selected tree crops in Ghana: mango, coconut, cashew, rubber, oil palm and shea.
Agriculture sector analysts say the introduction of minimum producer prices could help improve income predictability for farmers while encouraging greater investment in commercial tree crop production.
The policy is also expected to support government efforts to diversify export earnings and reduce dependence on traditional commodity exports.
