Egg producers in Ghana are expecting relief after the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry secured the removal of trade restrictions on exporting the product to Burkina Faso.
According to the sector Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the importation of tomatoes from the neighbouring country will also resume following the agreement.
The development is coming on the back of high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening trade between the two countries.
Burkina Faso introduced the restrictions as a precautionary measure following concerns over the quality of eggs imported from some exporting countries.
The restrictions earlier this year adversely affected poultry producers, resulting in egg gluts in Ghana, with some farmers selling eggs at giveaway prices.
During the discussions with officials from Burkina Faso on Friday, July 17, 2026, the minister assured that the resumption is expected to bring relief to Ghanaian poultry farmers and egg exporters, particularly those in the Dormaa area, whose businesses had been affected by restrictions imposed by 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,” Ofosu-Adjare stated.
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to traders and businesses to protect the interests of Ghanaian producers while deepening economic cooperation with neighbouring countries.
As part of the agreements reached, Ghana and Burkina Faso will establish a Joint Technical Committee to monitor trade between the two countries and resolve any challenges that may arise.
The two countries also agreed to work towards a Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, removing trade barriers and improving market access for goods and services.
The discussions further touched on Ghana’s participation in this year’s International Arts and Crafts Trade Fair (SIAO) in Burkina Faso, where the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry announced that Ghana will be represented with a high-level delegation to showcase locally manufactured products and services.
The Ministry disclosed that Ghana’s exports to Burkina Faso increased from US$573 million in 2024 to US$637 million in 2025, reflecting growing trade between the two neighbouring countries.
The Ghanaian delegation included Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Sem Kenneth Akibate, officials from the Ghana Embassy, technical officers from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and representatives of the private sector, including egg exporters.
The two West African countries reiterated their commitment to smooth trade flows between them and mutually beneficial to traders, producers and consumers on both sides.
