Egg suppliers in Koforidua have joined calls for the government to engage Burkina Faso over a trade suspension that has halted egg exports for more than two months, resulting in a surplus in the domestic market.
The appeal follows a recent press conference by the Poultry Farmers, Egg Sellers, and Exporters Association in Dormaa Ahenkro, a key egg-producing centre, where stakeholders raised concerns about border restrictions limiting exports from Ghana.
Industry players attribute the restrictions to health concerns related to Ghana’s earlier outbreak of Avian Influenza, arguing that the issue has not been conclusively addressed through an official government white paper.
The ongoing trade impasse has created a glut in the local market, placing significant financial strain on farmers, traders, and suppliers dealing in the highly perishable commodity.
“The persistence of excess supply can compel me to sell crates of eggs at far lesser prices,” said Ms Abena Amankwaa, an egg supplier at Koforidua Central Market, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency.
She indicated that a crate of eggs currently sells between GH¢50 and GH¢55, but cautioned that prices may decline further as suppliers attempt to avoid losses from spoilage.
While suppliers face increasing financial pressure, some consumers and small-scale businesses have welcomed the temporary price reductions.
“My baked goods will be enriched, improving both the taste and quality of my products,” said Ms Rebecca Gyan, a baker, noting that the lower prices have enabled her to purchase eggs in larger quantities.
Household consumers have also expressed optimism that the reduced prices could improve protein intake for families.
Despite these short-term benefits, industry stakeholders continue to call for diplomatic intervention to resolve the situation, warning that prolonged export restrictions could exacerbate financial losses and lead to significant waste of unsold produce.
