By Francis Kobena Tandoh
Tomato prices in Ghana are set to rise following a deadly terrorist attack on traders in northern Burkina Faso, which has severely disrupted the main supply route into Ghana.
Checks conducted by Ghana Eye Report indicate that tomato availability in Accra, Kumasi, and other cities has dropped sharply.
As a result, prices in Accra have already jumped to between GH¢100 and GH¢500 per crate, depending on the size and quality of the tomato.
Tomato traders are warning that prices may continue rising if the security situation does not improve quickly.
On February 14, 2026, armed militants attacked Ghanaian tomato traders in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, killing at least seven to eight Ghanaians and injuring others. The attack forced traders to suspend cross-border tomato imports, citing serious security risks.
Ghana relies heavily on Burkina Faso for fresh tomato supply, especially during the dry season. Following the attack, major trader associations halted imports from Burkina Faso, and supply chains were disrupted.
The Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association has officially suspended imports from Burkina Faso, calling the trade corridor a high-risk zone.
The traders are now sourcing tomatoes from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, at much higher transport costs, according to our source.
Meanwhile, the Ghanaian government officials say they are now accelerating plans to boost local tomato production, expand irrigation farming, and reduce Ghana’s dependence on cross-border tomato imports. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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