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.
Important information: COVID-19(June 2020) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the demand for exotic fruit and vegetables mainly comes from retailers. Restaurants have been closed and a reduced number of flights has made the trade of exotic products more difficult. Consumers now completely depend on the regular offer of supermarkets and often look for more common, affordable fruit and vegetables. Fresh peas that are sea-freighted and sold for reasonable prices through retailers will likely be less affected. There is still much uncertainty on the further development of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery of different European markets. However, it may greatly affect your export potential to the European market in the short term. |