Ghana sets new minimum mango price for 2025 minor season
Ghana confirms a fresh minimum price for farmers as the next mango season approaches.
GHANA – Ghana’s Tree Crops Development Authority set a new minimum farmgate price for fresh mangoes for the 2025 minor season after a long meeting with growers and exporters.
The session brought the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters and the National Mango Growers Association to one table. Both sides settled on GHS 4.18 per kilogram, equal to about US$0.29 per kilogram.
Growers raised concerns about price consistency for several years, so the Authority arranged this meeting to fix the problem and improve trust across the value chain. The Authority’s chief executive, Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, led the session and joined the talks virtually.
He reminded everyone about the Authority’s role. “We hold a clear regulatory mandate, and a solid pricing structure supports farmer livelihoods and market competitiveness,” he said.
Dr. Okrah explained that a set price ahead of the season helps farmers plan. He said it guides planting decisions, harvest schedules, and export logistics. He stressed that steady pricing also supports longer-term investment.
Grower and exporter representatives welcomed the price. They said it gives a fair guide for the season and helps each player understand what to expect. They also said the agreed price helps them work together with less friction. “This gives us a reliable benchmark and helps us align our work for the coming minor season,” they noted.
Stronger coordination across the mango sector
The Authority aims to bring more order across Ghana’s tree crops industry. Officials want farmers to earn stable income while Ghana keeps its place in global mango markets.
They see this new price as one part of a broader plan to improve how each segment of the sector works together. They also want to close long-standing information gaps between growers, exporters, and processors.
The Authority believes that clearer structure gives farmers more confidence. It also encourages exporters to commit early to contracts. This approach helps the industry respond better to demand shifts and quality needs.
The Authority also continues to roll out new support measures for growers. Officials introduced training sessions that help farmers meet export standards and reduce losses during harvest. These sessions focus on simple steps that help fruit reach the market in good shape. Farmers say these efforts help them cut costs and improve their returns.
The Authority plans more meetings with producers and exporters before the major season. Leaders hope these conversations will keep the industry steady and help Ghana hold its strong record in the global mango trade.
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