The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), in line with its statutory mandate to regulate and develop Ghana’s six selected tree crops, has officially announced the Minimum Producer Price (MPP) for fresh mango for the 2026 major season.
For the 2026 major mango season, the Minimum Producer Price for second-grade fresh mango has been fixed at GH¢ 5.22 per kilogram.
The announcement was made in accordance with Section 3(f) of the Tree Crops Development Authority Act, 2019 (Act 1010) and Regulation 47(1) of the Tree Crops Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2471).
According to the Authority, the pricing was determined in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, including the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) and other mango value chain actors across the country.
TCDA noted that Ghana’s mango sector continues to grow as one of the country’s promising tree crop industries, contributing significantly to export earnings, rural employment, and agro-industrial development.
The Authority further stated that producers with first-grade mangoes are allowed to negotiate for premium prices above the stated Minimum Producer Price, to encourage quality production within the sector.
According to the Authority TCDA, the intervention forms part of its broader mission to ensure fair pricing, improve export competitiveness, and promote transparency in the marketing of Ghana’s selected tree crops including mango, coconut, cashew, rubber, oil palm, and shea.
The Authority also reiterated its directive on compliance, registration, and licensing of all actors within the tree crops value chain. TCDA emphasized that nursery operators, service providers, input dealers, aggregators, exporters, processors, and other stakeholders operating within the selected tree crops sector are required to register and obtain licenses from the Authority in accordance with existing regulations.
According to TCDA, the registration and licensing exercise is aimed at improving standards, ensuring traceability, promoting quality assurance, and strengthening regulation within the sector.
Source Bftonline
