Staples Export
Staples Export
Plantain
Apantu and Apem plantain by the bunch or carton, green or ripe.
Plantain is one of Ghana's main staple foods. We buy from the forest belt and supply green fruit for ampesi and chips, or ripe fruit for kelewele and frying, depending on how soon you will use it.
Varieties
- Apantu (False Horn)
- Apem (French type)
- Oniaba
- Grading
- By finger size and count per bunch
- Ripeness
- Green, turning or ripe, as ordered
- Storage
- 13 to 14 °C for green fruit
Seasonal availability
Peak Aug to Nov. These months are a guide, so please confirm volumes with us.
- Peak
- Available
- Limited
- January: Available
- February: Available
- March: Limited
- April: Limited
- May: Limited
- June: Available
- July: Available
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Peak
- December: Available
Packaging options
- Bunches
- Export cartons (approx. 18 kg)
- Plastic crates
Sourcing regions
- Ashanti Region
- Eastern Region
- Western Region
- Ahafo Region
- Bono Region
Ideal for
- Schools and colleges
- Restaurants
- Chip processors
- Importers
Markets
Available in Ghana and for export. Export lots are graded and packed to the requirements of the destination country.
Other produce
All produce
Staples
Staples Export
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Firm, deep red plum and round tomatoes, picked at the right stage for transport.
Peak Jan to Mar, Jul to Aug
Need plantain?
Tell us the grade, packing, quantity and delivery days you need, and we will confirm availability and price.