The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reminded stakeholders of Burkina Faso’s export ban on cereals and white beans, originally imposed on December 19, 2023. The ban aims to protect local food supplies following significant cereal price hikes and production declines. Stakeholders are advised to comply with these restrictions to ensure food security in the region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a reminder to importers and traders regarding the ongoing ban on the export of cereals and white beans from Burkina Faso. This ban, originally imposed on December 19, 2023, prohibits the exportation of various cereals, including rice, millet, maize, and sorghum, as well as white beans (cowpea). The reminder emphasizes that this restriction remains in effect as a precaution against further threats to domestic food supplies.
According to a communiqué from Burkina Faso, the government reinforced this directive through additional notice on November 13, 2024. The ban is a necessary response to the significant decline in cereal production observed in 2021, which has adversely affected food security within the nation. In February 2022, staple cereal prices surged, reaching near-record levels that were approximately 45 percent higher than those of the previous year.
In the year 2023, Ghana imported roughly $25,560 worth of cereals from Burkina Faso, reflecting the interdependence of the countries’ agricultural economies. The Ministry urges all relevant stakeholders to acknowledge the ban and comply with the regulations set forth to ensure food security and fair market conditions in the region.
In summary, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana has reiterated the importance of adhering to the grain export ban imposed by Burkina Faso. This measure aims to protect domestic food supplies amid rising cereal prices and reduced production. Stakeholders are urged to remain informed and compliant with this ongoing restriction.
Original Source: www.ghanabusinessnews.com
