Vegetables Export
Hot Pepper
Scotch bonnet, Legon 18 and bird's eye chillies with strong colour and heat.
All year, peak May to Aug
Ghanaian produce for international buyers
We supply importers, distributors and retailers abroad. We prepare each lot to your specification, handle the documents and ship by sea or air.
What we handle
Prepared for export
Harvest timing, grading, cleaning and packing to suit the destination market.
Documents
Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, packing list, invoice and bill of lading or air waybill.
Sea freight
Refrigerated and dry containers through Tema Port for yams, pineapples, cashew and more.
Air freight
Chilli, okra, ripe fruit and other perishables flown out of Kotoka International Airport.
Products we export
Availability depends on the season. Use the calendar below to plan shipments, or ask for our current offer list.
Vegetables Export
Fruits Export
Fruits Export
Fruits Export
Fruits Export
Staples Export
Staples Export
Staples Export
Spices and nuts Export
Spices and nuts Export
Cashew Nuts
Raw cashew nuts with tested outturn, plus kernels through partner processors.
Peak Mar to May
| Product | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Pepper | Jan: Available | Feb: Available | Mar: Available | Apr: Available | May: Peak | Jun: Peak | Jul: Peak | Aug: Peak | Sep: Available | Oct: Available | Nov: Available | Dec: Available |
| Okra | Jan: Available | Feb: Available | Mar: Available | Apr: Peak | May: Peak | Jun: Peak | Jul: Peak | Aug: Peak | Sep: Available | Oct: Available | Nov: Available | Dec: Available |
| Pineapples | Jan: Peak | Feb: Peak | Mar: Peak | Apr: Peak | May: Peak | Jun: Peak | Jul: Peak | Aug: Peak | Sep: Peak | Oct: Peak | Nov: Peak | Dec: Peak |
| Mangoes | Jan: Available | Feb: Limited | Mar: Available | Apr: Peak | May: Peak | Jun: Peak | Jul: Available | Aug: Limited | Sep: Limited | Oct: Limited | Nov: Available | Dec: Available |
| Avocados | Jan: Limited | Feb: Limited | Mar: Limited | Apr: Available | May: Peak | Jun: Peak | Jul: Peak | Aug: Peak | Sep: Available | Oct: Available | Nov: Available | Dec: Limited |
| Pawpaw (Papaya) | Jan: Available | Feb: Available | Mar: Available | Apr: Available | May: Available | Jun: Available | Jul: Available | Aug: Available | Sep: Available | Oct: Available | Nov: Available | Dec: Available |
| Yams | Jan: Available | Feb: Available | Mar: Available | Apr: Available | May: Limited | Jun: Limited | Jul: Available | Aug: Peak | Sep: Peak | Oct: Peak | Nov: Peak | Dec: Peak |
| Sweet Potatoes | Jan: Available | Feb: Available | Mar: Available | Apr: Limited | May: Limited | Jun: Available | Jul: Available | Aug: Peak | Sep: Peak | Oct: Peak | Nov: Peak | Dec: Available |
| Plantain | Jan: Available | Feb: Available | Mar: Limited | Apr: Limited | May: Limited | Jun: Available | Jul: Available | Aug: Peak | Sep: Peak | Oct: Peak | Nov: Peak | Dec: Available |
| Ginger | Jan: Peak | Feb: Peak | Mar: Peak | Apr: Available | May: Available | Jun: Limited | Jul: Limited | Aug: Limited | Sep: Limited | Oct: Available | Nov: Available | Dec: Peak |
| Cashew Nuts | Jan: Limited | Feb: Available | Mar: Peak | Apr: Peak | May: Peak | Jun: Available | Jul: Limited | Aug: Limited | Sep: Limited | Oct: Limited | Nov: Limited | Dec: Limited |
- Peak
- Available
- Limited
These months are a guide. Please confirm volumes with us.
Export documents
We prepare the documents your shipment needs to leave Ghana and clear customs in your country, plus any others your buyers ask for.
- Phytosanitary certificate from the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (MoFA)
- Certificate of origin
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Quality and traceability records for each lot
- Other certificates and lab tests your buyer asks for
Trade terms
FOB Tema
We deliver the goods, cleared for export, on board your vessel at Tema Port.
CFR / CIF
We book ocean freight to your port, and insurance as well for CIF.
FCA Kotoka
For air freight, we hand the goods to your carrier at Kotoka International Airport.
How export works
- 1
Enquiry
Send us the product, variety, grade, packing, quantity, destination and when you want it shipped.
- 2
Samples and quote
We confirm availability, send photos or samples and quote on the Incoterm you prefer.
- 3
Contract and planning
We agree quantities, specifications and payment terms, then schedule harvests with our farms.
- 4
Harvest, grading and packing
Produce is harvested at the right maturity, graded to your specification and packed in export cartons or bags.
- 5
Inspection and documents
The phytosanitary inspection, certificates, packing list and invoice are done before loading.
- 6
Shipping
Goods go by refrigerated container, dry container or air, and we keep you updated until they arrive.
Where our produce goes
We sell to buyers in these regions.
European Union and UK
Pineapple, mango, chilli, yam and ginger for supermarkets and African food shops.
Middle East
Fresh fruit and vegetables for wholesalers, hotels and restaurants.
North America
Yam, plantain and spices for African and Caribbean communities.
West Africa (ECOWAS)
Staples and fresh produce traded across the region.
Export questions
If your question is not here, ask our export team on WhatsApp.
Which products do you export?
We export MD2 pineapples, mangoes, yams, hot peppers, okra, plantain, sweet potatoes, pawpaw, avocados, ginger and raw cashew nuts. What is available depends on the season, so ask us for the current calendar.
Can you meet our market's import requirements?
Tell us your destination and specifications. We prepare the produce and the documents for your market, including the phytosanitary certificate, maximum residue limits (MRLs) and anything else your buyers require.
Do you offer samples?
Yes. For new buyers we can send samples, or photos and video of the lot before shipment, so you can check the quality before you order in volume.
Planning a shipment of Ghanaian produce?
Send us the product, specification, quantity and destination port, and we will reply with availability, a price and shipping dates.