Snow Peas

さやえんどう

Kagoshima, Wakayama, and Fukuoka are the main producing regions, with shipments from winter through spring. An indispensable garnish and ingredient in hot pots, stir-fries, and nikujaga. Removing the string before cooking improves texture significantly

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Apr - May

PEAK

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Wholesale Market Data

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Jan ¥1134/kg
HIGHEST VOLUME Mar 863t
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

96% Domestic
Kagoshima21.8%
Aichi10.5%
Kumamoto7.1%
Fukushima6.6%
Hiroshima4.3%
Others49.7%
Rank
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
1
3,200
21.8%
2
1,540
10.5%
3
1,040
7.1%
4
965
6.6%
5
630
4.3%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Kagoshima
Aichi
Kumamoto
Fukushima
Hiroshima

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

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