Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh peas (Pisum sativum; HS 070810) in Russia are supplied by domestic vegetable pea cultivation and seasonal imports. Russian vegetable-pea production is documented in the south of Russia (including Krasnodar Krai) largely in connection with processing supply chains, with fresh consumption described as a smaller outlet. UN Comtrade data (via WITS) indicate that Russia imports fresh or chilled peas, with 2024 suppliers including Belgium, the Netherlands, Egypt and Thailand (among others). Market access is highly sensitive to Russia’s special economic measures and product-origin restrictions introduced in 2014 and repeatedly extended, which can prohibit imports from specified countries depending on the product scope and current amendments.
Market RoleSeasonal producer and importer (supplementary fresh-chilled imports)
Domestic RoleDomestic seasonal vegetable crop with processing-oriented production; fresh consumption also present
SeasonalityOpen-field vegetable peas are seasonal in Russia; commercial seed/variety work for vegetable peas is documented in the south of Russia to support a short raw-material supply window for processing lines.
Specification
Primary VarietyPisum sativum (garden pea)
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Export packing (origin) → chilled transport → Russian border phytosanitary control (Rosselkhoznadzor) → importer/wholesale distribution → retail/foodservice
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighRussia’s special economic measures introduced in August 2014 and implemented via Government orders (including Order No. 778, as amended) can prohibit imports of specified agricultural and food products from specified origin countries; if fresh vegetables/peas fall within the current restricted list for the shipment’s origin, the trade can be blocked at entry.Screen HS 070810 against the latest amended restricted-product list and origin-country coverage before contracting; use compliant origins and maintain written compliance evidence for origin and product classification.
Logistics MediumFresh peas are time- and temperature-sensitive; long routes or congestion can cause quality loss and claim risk, and refrigerated freight volatility can materially shift landed cost.Use validated cold-chain lanes, set tight transit-time SLAs, and align Incoterms and claims protocols to manage delay/spoilage exposure.
Phytosanitary MediumPhytosanitary documentation gaps or quarantine pest findings during border control can trigger delays, treatment, re-export or destruction depending on enforcement outcome.Require a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country’s NPPO and implement pre-shipment inspection and pest-risk controls aligned to the importer’s Rosselkhoznadzor-facing checklist.
Sanctions And Payments MediumBroader international sanctions and related banking, insurance and carrier constraints can disrupt payments and routing even for non-sanctioned agri-food cargo, increasing execution risk for Russia-linked trade.Confirm permissible payment rails and counterparties with sanctions counsel and banks; pre-book compliant logistics and insurance options.
FAQ
What is the key deal-breaker risk when exporting fresh peas to Russia?The biggest blocker is regulatory: Russia’s special economic measures and the associated import-ban lists (e.g., Government Order No. 778 and later amendments) can prohibit imports of certain food products from specified origin countries, which can fully stop a shipment if the origin/product falls within the restricted scope.
Which phytosanitary document is commonly referenced for plant-product entry to Russia?Rosselkhoznadzor import/export country pages explicitly reference a phytosanitary certificate (and, where relevant, a phytosanitary re-export certificate) as part of phytosanitary requirements for plant-product trade.
Which countries supplied Russia with fresh or chilled peas in recent trade data?UN Comtrade data accessed via WITS for HS 070810 (peas, fresh or chilled) list 2024 supplying origins that include Belgium, the Netherlands, Egypt and Thailand, with additional small-volume suppliers also recorded.