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Fresh Produce – Trade & Market Updates
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Airfreight surge halts Bangladeshi fruit exports to Middle East, mango season at risk
Volumes dropped sharply, with vegetable exports falling 45% year on year in March.
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Banana exports rise to US$76M in 2025, ranking third among Ghana’s US$710M non-traditional exports
GEL produces approximately 110,000 tonnes annually, 25% of which is certified organic.
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Saudi Arabia expands avocado production in Asir highlands with 80% success rate
The primary objective of this expansion is to reduce Saudi Arabia’s reliance on imported avocados.
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Ghana’s tomato supply disrupted by reliance on Burkina Faso imports
Strategic investments in irrigation, smallholder support, and processing capacity can reduce this risk while creating new market opportunities.
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Ghana targets 400,000 tonnes of tomato output under PPP to cut deficit
Ghana currently faces an annual production deficit of approximately 300,000 tonnes.