Jordan makes no purchase in tender for 120,000 tonnes wheat

HAMBURG: Jordan's state grain buyer the trade ministry has made no purchase in an international tender to buy 120,000 tonnes of milling wheat which closed on Tuesday, traders said.

Only two trading companies took part, Nibulon and Ameropa. A new tender is expected to be issued soon.

In recent months, Jordan has struggled to buy wheat and barley in tenders after changed terms for quality specifications and payment reduced participation by international trading houses.