Business News of Monday, 23 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaians may soon feel the pinch of rising tomato prices following Burkina Faso’s decision to halt exports, experts have established. Burkina Faso’s suspension of fresh tomato exports, which took effect on March 16, 2026, is already raising concerns about shortages on the local market. He revealed that more than 90 percent of tomatoes consumed in Ghana are imported from Burkina Faso, making the country highly vulnerable to such disruptions. “At present, over 90% of the tomatoes we consume on the market come from Burkina Faso. While acknowledging ongoing government efforts to engage authorities in Burkina Faso, he urged that immediate action be taken to stabilise the market, alongside long-term investments to strengthen local agriculture.

Source: GhanaWeb March 23, 2026 22:16 UTC