Key commodities see significant price hikes in Ghana

Esoko Limited, a leading provider of agricultural market information, has released its latest Market Price Index, revealing substantial price trends for essential commodities in Ghana. The report shows a consistent upward trajectory in prices since January 2024, with significant fluctuations in key staples like maize, tomatoes, and yam. An Esoko Market Price Index made available to the Communication for Development and Advocacy (CDA Consult), communicate2develop@gmail.com, which is a development communication advocacy non-governmental organization based in Tema, Ghana, through Mr. Yakuba Issah, Esoko, Communication and Marketing Office, has revealed. According to the report, maize, a critical crop for human consumption and animal feed, has experienced notable price volatility. Following a gradual increase from January to April, prices dropped by 13 percent in May as farmers sold their produce to prepare for the major crop production season. However, prices have risen by 22 percent ...