All exports of Coffee, Cocoa, Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Kernel Cake, Ginger and Piassava require the requisite Permits or Export License from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

• Applications must be made to the Senior Permanent Secretary with a copy to the Executive Chairman, Produce Monitoring Board (PMB).
• The Senior Permanent Secretary or Chief Director will request PMB to inspect the exporter’s premises and confirm compliance with statutory requirements.
• Upon confirmation, the license may be issued or denied by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
• All exporters must consult the PMB for advice and to ensure that the quality of produce exported meets international standards.
• A 2.5% levy on the Freight on Board (FOB) value of the export must be paid.