Morocco seeks 354,000 tonnes U.S. durum wheat

• Morocco's government on Dec. 26 approved a decree to suspend customs duty on soft wheat from Jan. 2 to April 30 to ensure a regular supply and avert price hikes on the domestic market.

HAMBURG: Morocco's state grains agency ONICL has issued a tender to import about 354,000 tonnes of U.S.-origin durum wheat under a preferential tariff import quota, European traders said on Monday.

The result of the tender will be decided on March 5.

The tender calls for shipments to arrive at Moroccan ports by May 31, traders said.

Morocco's government on Dec. 26 approved a decree to suspend customs duty on soft wheat from Jan. 2 to April 30 to ensure a regular supply and avert price hikes on the domestic market.