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Staples Export
Yams
Puna, Lariboko and water yam from Ghana's yam belt.
Ghana is one of the world's biggest yam exporters. We buy from the yam growing areas between Kintampo and Tamale, sort the tubers by size and check each one for rot and pest damage, especially for export containers.
Varieties
- Puna (Pona)
- Lariboko
- Dente
- Water yam
- Grading
- Sorted by weight (small, medium, large), sound tubers only
- Typical shelf life
- 2 to 4 months in ventilated storage
- Storage
- Cool, shaded and well ventilated, never refrigerated
Seasonal availability
Peak Aug to Dec. These months are a guide, so please confirm volumes with us.
- Peak
- Available
- Limited
- January: Available
- February: Available
- March: Available
- April: Available
- May: Limited
- June: Limited
- July: Available
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Peak
- December: Peak
Packaging options
- Export cartons (about 20 to 25 kg)
- Jute or poly sacks
- Bulk per tuber
Sourcing regions
- Bono East Region
- Northern Region
- Savannah Region
- Oti Region
Ideal for
- Schools and colleges
- Hospitals
- Caterers
- 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
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Vegetables
Tomatoes
Firm, deep red plum and round tomatoes, picked at the right stage for transport.
Peak Jan to Mar, Jul to Aug
Need yams?
Tell us the grade, packing, quantity and delivery days you need, and we will confirm availability and price.