The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has announced a minimum producer price of GH¢5.22 per kilogram for second-grade fresh mango for the 2026 major season.

The Authority said the price was determined in consultation with key stakeholders, including the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) and other actors within the mango value chain.

A statement issued by the TCDA said 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).

It said the intervention was aimed at ensuring fair pricing, improving export competitiveness and promoting transparency in the marketing of selected tree crops.

The statement said Ghana’s mango sector continued to grow as one of the country’s promising tree crop industries, contributing to export earnings, rural employment and agro-industrial development.

It said producers with first-grade mangoes could negotiate premium prices above the minimum producer price to encourage quality production within the sector.

The Authority reiterated that all actors within the selected tree crops value chain, including nursery operators, service providers, input dealers, aggregators, exporters and processors, were required to register and obtain licences in line with existing regulations.

The statement said the registration and licensing exercise would improve standards, ensure traceability, promote quality assurance and strengthen regulation within the sector.

The TCDA regulates six selected tree crops in Ghana namely mango, coconut, cashew, rubber, oil palm and shea.