Dried Green Peas (Whole and Split)
Elysium Agri exports dried green peas (dry matar, Pisum sativum), whole and split, from India's rabi crop in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. We clean, grade and sortex them for even green colour and low damage, and test every lot for moisture, admixture, pesticides and heavy metals.
Dried green peas are used for snacks, soups, curries and ready meals.
Green Peas Specification
Forms
Whole · split (dehusked)
Colour
Even green; bleached ≤ 3%
Purity
99% min
Moisture
12% max
Foreign Matter
0.5% max
Damaged
≤ 3%
Splits / Broken (whole)
≤ 2%
Glyphosate / Pesticides
Within EU / destination MRLs
Lead / Cadmium
≤ 0.20 / ≤ 0.040 mg/kg (EU)
Green Peas: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our dried green peas, benchmarked to Codex CXS 171-1989, FSSAI and the Canadian No. 2 pea grade. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Dried green peas (Pisum sativum L.), whole or split | Dry matar / hara matar |
| Varieties | Swati, Malviya Matar-15, Vikas, JP-885, Ambika and local types | Directorate of Pulses Development |
| Crop / season | Rabi crop: sown Oct–Nov, harvested from March | Crop year on each contract |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99% min | — |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% | ISO 24557; FSSAI max 14% |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5% | Codex / FSSAI max 1%; CAN No. 2: 0.2% |
| Bleached (off-colour) peas | ≤ 3% | CAN No. 2: 3% |
| Total damage | ≤ 3% | CAN No. 1: 3%, No. 2: 5% |
| Splits (whole peas) | ≤ 2% | CAN No. 2: 3% |
| FSSAI / Codex benchmarks | Limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture (FSSAI legal max) | 14% whole · 12% dehusked / split | FSSAI 2.4.6(22), 2025 |
| Extraneous matter | ≤ 1% (mineral ≤ 0.25%, animal origin ≤ 0.10%) | FSSAI; Codex CXS 171 |
| Other edible grains | ≤ 2% | FSSAI |
| Damaged (incl. broken ≤ 3%) | ≤ 7% | FSSAI; Codex slight defects |
| Discoloured | ≤ 3% | FSSAI |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Pesticide residues | Within EU / destination MRLs (e.g. EU chlorpyrifos and thiamethoxam 0.01 mg/kg) | LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS multi-residue screen |
| Lead | ≤ 0.20 mg/kg | ICP-MS; EU limit for pulses (Reg 2023/915) |
| Cadmium | ≤ 0.040 mg/kg | ICP-MS; EU limit for pulses |
| Uric acid | ≤ 100 mg/kg | FSSAI |
| Live insects | Nil | Visual; fumigated before loading |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 0713 10 20 (green peas, whether or not skinned or split) | Yellow peas are 0713 10 10 |
| Packing | 25 / 50 kg PP or BOPP bags · jute bags on request · 1 MT jumbo bags | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 24–26 MT · 40 ft HC: about 26–28 MT | See Green Peas Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 12–18 months in cool, dry storage | Cool, dry, ventilated storage away from odours |
| Documents | Phytosanitary Certificate · Certificate of Origin · Certificate of Analysis (moisture, admixture, pesticides, lead, cadmium) · Fumigation Certificate (where required by destination) · Independent inspection (SGS or buyer's surveyor) on request | — |
How Our Green Peas Compare With Canadian Grades
Many buyers specify peas against the Canadian Grain Commission grades.
| Factor (max) | CAN No. 1 | CAN No. 2 | Elysium standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleached | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Total damage | 3% | 5% | 3% |
| Foreign material | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Splits | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Cracked seed coats | 5% | 8% | — |
| Other classes | 0.5% | 1.0% | — |
Source: Canadian Grain Commission Official Grain Grading Guide, peas (primary export grade tables).
Green Pea Options
Whole Green Peas
Sortexed, even colour.
Snack Grade
Bold, uniform peas for frying and roasting.
Green Peas Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP bag | 50 kg | ≈ 480–520 | ≈ 24–26 MT | ≈ 26–28 MT |
| PP / BOPP bag | 25 kg | ≈ 960–1,040 | ≈ 24–26 MT | ≈ 26–28 MT |
| Jumbo bag | 1,000 kg | ≈ 24 | ≈ 24 MT | ≈ 26–28 MT |
Where Green Peas Are Used
Snacks
Fried and roasted green pea snacks.
Soups
Split pea soup and purées.
Curries and Ready Meals
Matar dishes and ready meals.
Canning
Rehydrated, processed peas.
Flour and Protein
Pea flour and protein.
Retail Packs
Whole and split peas for grocery.
Dried Green Peas Price: What Sets It
Dried green peas are priced per metric tonne FOB. World prices follow the Canadian and Russian crops.
- Indian crop: UP and MP rabi harvest from March.
- World supply: Canada and Russia set world pea prices.
- Colour: low-bleach, bright green lots cost more.
- Form: split peas cost more than whole.
- Import policy: India restricts green pea imports (minimum import price).
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Indian pulses are not under increased EU border checks, but we test to EU and destination limits for every buyer.
- Lot sampling
- Moisture, admixture, pesticide and heavy-metal tests
- Phytosanitary, fumigation and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Green Peas Quote
Share your grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our pulses desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are dried green peas?
Dried green peas (dry matar) are mature green peas dried on the plant, sold whole or split. They are used for snacks, soups, curries and ready meals.
What is the specification of dried green peas for export?
Export green peas typically have 99% purity, moisture ≤ 12%, foreign matter ≤ 0.5%, bleached ≤ 3%, damage ≤ 3% and splits ≤ 2%, close to the Canadian No. 1–2 grades.
What is the HS code for dried green peas?
Dried green peas, whole or split, are exported from India under ITC-HS 0713 10 20. Yellow peas are 0713 10 10.
Where are green peas grown in India?
Uttar Pradesh grows about half of India's dry peas, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra. It is a rabi crop harvested from March.
Which countries buy Indian green peas?
In 2024 India exported about 39,000 tonnes of dried peas, mainly to Bangladesh and the UAE, with smaller volumes to the USA and China (WITS).
Who exports dried green peas from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports dried green peas, whole and split, sortexed and tested for moisture, admixture, pesticides and heavy metals.
