Exporting fresh peas to Europe

Imported fresh peas in Europe mainly concern sugar snaps and mangetout (snow peas). The import of these peas has reached an annual volume of around 30 thousand tonnes. The United Kingdom and the Netherlands are strong buying markets, partly because of the increasing interest in exotic and new vegetables. The trade opportunities for fresh peas are year-round. However, they are also considered high risk for pesticide residues, so only the best exporters stand a chance of getting the interest of buyers and integrate with importing companies.