Canadian yellow peas
Yellow peas are Canada's largest pulse crop by volume and the most widely traded pea class in the world. They are a staple for splitting and milling, the base for vermicelli and starch processing in Asia, and the primary raw material of the fast-growing pea-protein industry. Canada is one of the world's leading yellow pea exporters.
Grades
- Typical grades: No. 1 Canada, No. 2 Canada.
Indicative specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | max 16% |
| Admixture | typically max 0.2–1.0% |
| Splits / damage | per contracted grade |
| Protein (dry basis) | typically 20–25% |
Specifications are indicative. Contracted specifications govern all sales. Quotations state grade, parameters, and crop year.
Applications
Splitting (yellow split peas), flour and milling, vermicelli and starch, pea-protein fractionation, aquafeed and pet-food ingredients.
Packaging & loading
- 100 lb / 50 kg / 25 kg PP bags, ~1,000 kg totes, or bulk in lined container
- Per 20-ft container — whole: 585 × 100 lb, 530 × 50 kg, 1,060 × 25 kg; split: 600 / 545 / 1,090
- Bulk in liner: 27.75 MT per 20-ft container
- High-volume programs and multi-container schedules welcome
Documentation & shipping
- Full export document set incl. CFIA phytosanitary certificate
- Terms per Logistics page — see Logistics
Availability
- Harvest typically August; available year-round from stored crop in most seasons
Yellow pea FAQs
Can you state protein content per lot?
Ask the export desk — protein reporting depends on the lot and can be discussed at quotation.
Are yellow peas suitable for both food and feed markets?
Yes. Food markets buy graded whole peas for splitting, milling, and starch or protein processing; feed and pet-food buyers purchase to separate specifications. Each quotation states the intended grade and use basis.
Need yellow peas to a specification?
Send your grade, packaging, and destination — we will quote against it.