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Green peas are one of Egypt’s flagship frozen vegetables — sweet, bright-green peas shelled and IQF-frozen within hours of harvest, before their natural sugars turn to starch. A cool growing season and fast-moving freezing lines let Egypt supply tender, sweet peas (including premium petit pois) year-round to the Gulf, Europe and beyond. This guide is the hub for importers: what Egypt grows, when it ships, the markets it serves, the specifications buyers ask for and the compliance behind every consignment.
Quick answer: Egypt is a leading exporter of frozen (IQF) green peas — standard garden peas and premium small petit pois — plus some fresh pods (sugar snap/snow), as part of its large frozen-vegetable export sector. The fresh crop is winter–spring (cool season, roughly December–March); frozen is processed in season and shipped year-round. Speed from field to freezer is critical for sweetness. Fresh peas trade under HS 0708.10 and frozen under HS 0710.21. Peas store cold near 0°C (not chilling-sensitive). Markets include the Gulf, the EU, the Middle East and Russia. (Sources: CBI, 2023; ITC Trade Map, 2025.)
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Why Egyptian green peas
- Sweetness locked in: peas frozen within hours, before sugars convert to starch.
- Premium grades: small, sweet petit pois alongside standard garden peas.
- Year-round frozen supply: a cool-season crop processed for all-year shipping.
- Bright colour & tenderness: blanching sets a vivid green and tender bite.
- Scale and cost: competitive pricing and short routes to the Gulf and EU.
Forms and grades
| Form / grade | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen petit pois | Small, sweet, tender (IQF) | EU & premium retail |
| Frozen garden peas | Standard size peas (IQF) | Gulf, Middle East, Russia |
| Frozen mixed | Peas & carrots / mixed veg | Retail & foodservice |
| Fresh pods (snap/snow) | Edible-pod mangetout (airfreight) | EU premium fresh |
Season and availability
The fresh pea crop is the cool season (roughly December to March). Because the dominant form is frozen IQF, the harvest is processed and stored, so Egypt supplies peas year-round. Growing is concentrated in Nubaria, Beheira, the Delta and Upper Egypt. Exact windows shift year to year with planting and weather.
Key export markets
- Gulf & Middle East: strong demand for frozen garden peas.
- European Union & UK: petit pois and premium grades; fresh snap/snow pods.
- Russia & Eastern Europe: volume markets for frozen peas.
Specifications and grades
- Size grade: petit pois (smallest, sweetest, premium) up through standard garden peas.
- Quality: tender, sweet, bright green; no starchiness or blemishes.
- Frozen: IQF free-flowing, uniform size, vivid colour, no foreign matter.
- Pricing & terms: FOB/CIF; frozen by size grade and pack.
Fresh peas are traded under HS code 0708.10, frozen under HS 0710.21.
Compliance and food safety
Fresh peas require a phytosanitary certificate (pests include pea moth and aphids), compliance with destination MRLs (EU: Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), and GLOBALG.A.P. with ISPM 15 packaging and traceability. Frozen peas are a processed food and additionally need food-safety management (HACCP, and where required BRCGS / ISO 22000) with microbiological control. Egyptian green peas are not on the EU’s enhanced official-controls list (Regulation (EU) 2019/1793), so they are not subject to increased border checks — standard MRL and phytosanitary rules apply.
Explore the Egyptian green peas hub
- Egyptian Green Peas Varieties & Grades — petit pois, garden peas and pods, in depth.
- Egyptian Green Peas Export Season & Calendar — cool-season crop and year-round frozen.
- Egyptian Green Peas Export Requirements — phytosanitary, MRLs and frozen food safety.
- Egyptian Green Peas Packaging & Cold Chain — field-to-freezer speed and IQF.
- Best Egyptian Green Peas Exporters — how to choose a supplier.
Frequently asked questions
When are Egyptian green peas in season?
The fresh crop is the cool season (roughly December to March); frozen peas are available year-round.
What forms does Egypt export?
Mainly frozen IQF garden peas and premium petit pois, plus some fresh snap/snow pods.
What are petit pois?
The smallest, sweetest, most tender peas – a premium grade, especially for the EU.
Which markets buy Egyptian peas?
The Gulf and Middle East, the EU and UK, and Russia.
Under what HS codes are peas traded?
Fresh peas under HS 0708.10 and frozen under HS 0710.21.
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PEI Trade. “Egyptian Green Peas Export: The Complete Guide.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-green-peas-export-guide/
Sources
- CBI (2023) — Egypt’s frozen-vegetable export sector (~167,000 tonnes / ~€228 million to the EU), within which frozen peas are a leading line.
- ITC Trade Map (2025) — Egyptian fresh and frozen pea export volumes and destinations.
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture — grades, growing regions and export data.
- CBI / USDA FAS — Gulf, EU and Russian frozen-pea demand.
- European Commission — MRLs (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 official-controls list (Egypt not listed) and plant-health requirements.
Source Egyptian green peas with PEI Trade. We supply frozen IQF garden peas and premium petit pois, plus fresh snap/snow pods, to Gulf, EU and Russian buyers, with GLOBALG.A.P. handling, phytosanitary documentation and a fast field-to-freezer cold chain. Contact: sales@peitrade.com · WhatsApp +20 109 911 1918 · www.peitrade.com