What defines fresh peas in terms of classification?

Fresh peas are classified as leguminous vegetables, either shelled or unshelled, that are fresh or chilled.

How should fresh peas be stored to maintain quality?

Fresh peas should be kept chilled, ideally at temperatures close to 0 °C, and protected from moisture loss to preserve freshness.

Fresh peas are used directly in salads, stir‑fries, soups, and as a side vegetable, benefiting from their sweet flavor and crisp texture.

Fresh peas are leguminous vegetables harvested from the plant Pisum sativum. They are sold as fresh or chilled produce and are highly perishable.

Prices, specifications and international trade for fresh peas under HS 070810.

$2,798USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Fresh Peas Historical Unit Values

Fresh peas is quoted in USD/t at GTM. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Netherlands led reported fresh peas exports in 2025, at $52.9M.

Fresh peas grading factors include Shell condition and Freshness state.

Quality assessment for fresh peas considers Shell condition and Freshness state.

Shell condition
Classification as unshelled (whole pods) or shelled (seeds removed) as defined by HS codes 0708.10 and 0708.20.
Freshness state
Product may be fresh or chilled, indicated by HS sub‑headings 0708.10.1000/0708.20.1000 for fresh and 0708.10.9000/0708.20.9000 for chilled.

Fresh peas belongs to fresh vegetables within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 070810.

Scientific name	Pisum sativum
Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Fresh vegetables — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	070810
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	GTM

Fresh peas handling information covers its fresh form.

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Chilled

Fresh peas is used in Fresh consumption, Food service, and Frozen vegetable processing.

Fresh consumption
Eaten raw or after minimal preparation as a fresh vegetable.
Food service
Used in restaurants, catering and institutional kitchens as a fresh ingredient.
Frozen vegetable processing
Further processed into frozen peas for retail distribution.

Downstream industries	Fresh produce retail, Food service and catering, Frozen vegetable manufacturers
Leading origins	Algeria, China, Egypt, France, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Peru, United Kingdom, United States

What defines fresh peas in terms of classification?: Fresh peas are classified as leguminous vegetables, either shelled or unshelled, that are fresh or chilled.
How should fresh peas be stored to maintain quality?: Fresh peas should be kept chilled, ideally at temperatures close to 0 °C, and protected from moisture loss to preserve freshness.
What are common uses of fresh peas in food preparation?: Fresh peas are used directly in salads, stir‑fries, soups, and as a side vegetable, benefiting from their sweet flavor and crisp texture.