What is the exact product classification for frozen peas?

Frozen peas are leguminous vegetables (Pisum sativum), either shelled or unshelled, frozen in an uncooked state or after steaming/boiling.

How should frozen peas be stored and handled to maintain quality?

They must be kept in an uninterrupted cold chain at freezer temperatures; any break in the cold chain can reduce nutritional value and cause texture loss.

What are the typical quality specifications for frozen peas?

Quality specifications focus on being fully frozen, free from thaw‑refreeze damage, and meeting food‑safety standards for leguminous vegetables.

Frozen Peas

Frozen peas are peas (Pisum sativum) that have been shelled or unshelled and then frozen after being uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling. They are traded as a processed vegetable product that requires frozen storage conditions.

Prices, specifications and international trade for frozen peas under HS 071021.

Frozen Peas Price

$1,364USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Frozen Peas Historical Unit Values

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

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Frozen Peas Exports and Imports

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Belgium led reported frozen peas exports in 2025, at $189M.

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Frozen Peas Facts and HS Code

Frozen peas belongs to processed produce within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 071021.

Frozen Peas HS Code

Scientific name	Pisum sativum
Form	Frozen
Position in the chain	Processed
Category	Processed produce — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	071021
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	BEL

Production & Handling

Processing steps for frozen peas include Cleaning, Shelling (if required), Blanching by steaming or boiling in water.

Production and Storage

Temperature regime	Frozen
Processing steps	Cleaning Shelling (if required) Blanching by steaming or boiling in water Quick freezing

Uses & Risks

Frozen peas is used in Food manufacturing ingredient.

End Uses

Food manufacturing ingredient
Used as a frozen vegetable component in prepared meals, soups, sauces and ready‑to‑heat dishes

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industries	Prepared‑meal manufacturers, Foodservice and catering providers, Retail frozen‑food distributors

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Cold chain interruption LogisticsHigh Frozen peas require uninterrupted refrigeration from processing to retail; any temperature break can cause thaw‑refreeze damage, texture loss, and microbial growth.	Logistics	High	Implement continuous temperature monitoring, backup power for refrigeration units, and rapid response protocols for any deviation.
Sanitation lapses Food safetyMedium Processing facilities must maintain strict hygiene and certify food‑safety standards; contamination with pathogens such as Listeria can occur if sanitation is inadequate before freezing.	Food safety	Medium	Adopt validated cleaning procedures, regular microbial testing, and compliance with recognized food‑safety certifications.
Tariff and trade restriction changes PolicyMedium Frozen peas are subject to varying customs duties and preferential tariff quotas across markets, which can affect cost and market access.	Policy	Medium	Monitor tariff schedules and trade agreements regularly; diversify sourcing and export destinations to reduce exposure to single‑country policy shifts.

Frozen Peas Questions

What is the exact product classification for frozen peas?: Frozen peas are leguminous vegetables (Pisum sativum), either shelled or unshelled, frozen in an uncooked state or after steaming/boiling.
How should frozen peas be stored and handled to maintain quality?: They must be kept in an uninterrupted cold chain at freezer temperatures; any break in the cold chain can reduce nutritional value and cause texture loss.
What are the typical quality specifications for frozen peas?: Quality specifications focus on being fully frozen, free from thaw‑refreeze damage, and meeting food‑safety standards for leguminous vegetables.