Green Peas

グリーンピース

Wakayama, Kagoshima, and Fukuoka are the main producers; green peas are one of spring's signature vegetables. Essential in Japanese dishes such as mame gohan (pea rice) and egg-bound dishes. Fresh seasonal peas are available only briefly, so buy them when you see them

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Apr - May

PEAK

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

ENERGY CONTENT

76

KCAL

6.9g

Protein

0.4g

Fat

15.3g

Carbs

7.7g

Fiber

19mg

Vitamin C

340mg

Potassium

1.7mg

Iron

23mg

Calcium

420μg

Beta-carotene

76μg

Folate

Source: 日本食品標準成分表(八訂)2020年

Wholesale Market Data

2023

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Dec ¥792/kg
HIGHEST VOLUME Apr 417t
Volume (t)
In season
Price (yen/kg)

Source: 農林水産省 青果物卸売市場調査報告 (2023)

Production Ranking

99.9% Domestic
Wakayama48.9%
Kagoshima12.6%
Hokkaido10.6%
Osaka5.0%
Fukuoka4.0%
Others18.9%
Rank
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
1
Wakayama TOP
1,850
48.9%
2
Kagoshima
478
12.6%
3
Hokkaido
402
10.6%
4
Osaka
188
5.0%
5
Fukuoka
150
4.0%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Wakayama
Kagoshima
Hokkaido
Osaka
Fukuoka

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

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