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    Ghana Sets Minimum Mango Price at GHS 5.22 Per Kilogram for 2026 Season

    The Tree Crops Development Authority introduces a floor price for second-grade fresh mangoes.

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    Ghana’s Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) will implement a minimum producer price of GHS 5.22 per kilogram for second-grade fresh mangoes. This new price will apply for the 2026 major season. The measure aims to improve price transparency and safeguard farmers in Ghana’s expanding mango value chain. This pricing decision follows extensive discussions with important stakeholders. These stakeholders included the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters and other groups in the mango industry. The TCDA made this announcement in line with Section 3(f) of the Tree Crops Development Authority Act, 2019, Act 1010. It also follows Regulation 47(1) of the Tree Crops Regulations, 2023, L.I. 2471. This intervention seeks to foster fair pricing practices and enhance Ghana's export competitiveness. It will also bring more transparency to the marketing of specific tree crops. Ghana's mango sector is a vital industry, contributing to export earnings, creating jobs in rural areas, and boosting agro-industrial development. The establishment of a minimum price will provide a clear pricing guide for farmers and buyers for the 2026 season. The TCDA is an important institution regulating six selected tree crops in Ghana. These crops are mango, coconut, cashew, rubber, oil palm, and shea. For mango farmers, the GHS 5.22 minimum price offers a definite lower limit before the main season begins. This stability helps farmers plan their operations and investments. The Authority confirmed that farmers producing first-grade mangoes can negotiate higher, premium prices. This flexibility encourages good quality production and careful handling after harvest. It also helps meet the strict standards required for export markets. The TCDA further reminded all participants in the tree crops value chain to register and obtain licenses. This includes nursery operators, service providers, input dealers, aggregators, exporters, and processors. This registration is expected to improve industry standards, ensure traceability, and enhance quality assurance. The broader test for the industry will be if this pricing control, licensing, and quality regulation helps Ghana. It aims to shift the country from basic raw production. The goal is to build a more competitive export and processing value chain. This strategic focus could significantly increase the sector's contribution to Ghana’s overall economy in the coming years. Ultimately, this move aims to solidify Ghana's position as a key player in the global mango market.

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