Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh peas in Vietnam are produced mainly in cooler highland vegetable zones, with Da Lat (Lam Dong Province) explicitly documented as a key cultivation area. In Da Lat, peas are reported as most cultivated in areas such as Phuoc Thanh and Thanh Mau, and can be grown year-round, with winter–spring described as more effective due to lower fungal disease pressure. Vietnam’s reported international trade for HS 070810 (peas, fresh or chilled) is relatively small in value terms, with exports exceeding imports in 2023 based on UN Comtrade data accessed via WITS. A Vietnamese government trade report also describes niche export-oriented production in Da Lat, including a reported first shipment to Canada by a Da Lat firm.
Market RoleSmall-scale producer and niche exporter (net exporter in reported HS 070810 trade in 2023)
Domestic RoleHighland-grown fresh vegetable crop supplying domestic fresh markets, with Da Lat as a documented production hub
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityDa Lat production is reported as possible year-round, with winter–spring described as more effective due to lower fungal disease pressure.
Specification
Secondary Variety- Mammoth Melting Sugar
- Tai Chung No. 9
- Tai Chung No. 10
- Merveille de Kelvedon
- Garden Pea
- Edible Pod
- Petit pois Express a longue cosse
- Mange tout
- roi des Carouby
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Da Lat (Lam Dong) production → repeated harvest pickings (reported 10–12 pickings per crop) → grading/packing for domestic market and niche export programs
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with Vietnam’s plant quarantine requirements (e.g., missing phytosanitary certificate or lacking a required phytosanitary import permit for PRA-regulated articles) can result in border delay, required treatment, or refusal of entry for fresh peas/leguminous vegetables.Confirm whether the specific pea product and origin require a Plant Protection Department import permit (PRA-related) before shipment; ensure the phytosanitary certificate matches shipment details and pest-free requirements.
Plant Health MediumIn Da Lat, winter–spring is described as more effective for pea cultivation because of lower fungal disease pressure, implying that higher disease pressure in other periods can reduce yield and quality consistency.Plan procurement around the more favorable winter–spring window where possible and require field/packhouse controls to manage fungal pressure in less favorable periods.
Logistics MediumNiche long-haul exports (e.g., reported Canada shipments) face elevated quality and cost risk if cold-chain performance or freight availability deteriorates, given freshness requirements for chilled vegetables.Use rapid cold-chain logistics for long-distance programs, specify temperature management responsibilities in contracts, and pre-agree contingency routing during peak capacity periods.
FAQ
Where are fresh peas commonly grown in Vietnam for market supply?Da Lat (Lam Dong Province) is a documented cultivation hub, with peas reported as most cultivated in areas such as Phuoc Thanh and Thanh Mau in Da Lat.
Is pea production in Da Lat seasonal or year-round?It is reported as possible year-round in Da Lat, but winter–spring is described as more effective because pea crops face lower fungal disease pressure in that season.
What are common phytosanitary requirements to import fresh peas into Vietnam?Imports are expected to have a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country’s competent authority, be free from regulated pests, and may require a phytosanitary import permit from Vietnam’s Plant Protection Department when the commodity is subject to pest risk analysis.