Ghana and Burkina Faso have agreed to reopen trade in eggs and tomatoes after high-level talks aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two neighbouring countries.
The breakthrough was reached during a meeting on Friday, July 17, between a Ghanaian delegation led by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, with Burkinabe authorities.
Under the agreement, Burkina Faso has removed restrictions on the importation of eggs from Ghana, while Ghana will resume imports of tomatoes from Burkina Faso. The decision is expected to provide significant relief to poultry farmers and egg exporters, particularly those in the Dormaa area, whose businesses were affected by the earlier restrictions.
Burkina Faso had temporarily restricted egg imports as a precaution following concerns over the quality of eggs from some exporting countries.
In a statement, the two ministries said the agreement reflects the government’s commitment to protecting the interests of Ghanaian traders and producers while promoting stronger cross-border trade with neighbouring countries.
To sustain the renewed trade relationship, both countries have agreed to establish a Joint Technical Committee that will monitor trade flows and quickly resolve any issues that may arise.
The two governments also agreed to begin work on a Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, reducing trade barriers and improving access to each other’s markets for goods and services.
Beyond agriculture, discussions also focused on Ghana’s participation in this year’s International Arts and Crafts Trade Fair (SIAO) in Burkina Faso. Ghana is expected to send a high-level delegation to showcase locally manufactured products and services at the event.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Ghana’s exports to Burkina Faso increased from US$573 million in 2024 to US$637 million in 2025, highlighting the growing importance of trade between the two countries.
The Ghanaian delegation included Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Sem Kenneth Akibate, officials from the Ghana Embassy, technical representatives from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and members of the private sector, including egg exporters.
Both Ghana and Burkina Faso reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring uninterrupted trade that benefits businesses, producers and consumers in both countries.
