Jordan issues new tender to buy 120,000 tonnes wheat

• Jordan bought 60,000 tonnes in its last tender on Tuesday in which four trading houses took part.
• The new tender seeks hard wheat for shipment in a range of possible combinations in 60,000 tonne consignments.

HAMBURG: Jordan's state grain buyer the trade ministry has issued an international tender to buy 120,000 tonnes of milling wheat which can be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Wednesday.

The tender deadline is Feb. 4.In the past few 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.But recent tenders have been considerably more successful.

Jordan bought 60,000 tonnes in its last tender on Tuesday in which four trading houses took part.

Jordan also bought 60,000 tonnes of wheat in a tender on Jan. 21 when four trading houses also submitted offers.

The new tender seeks hard wheat for shipment in a range of possible combinations in 60,000 tonne consignments.

Possible shipment periods are Aug. 1-15, Aug. 16-31, Sept. 1-15 and Sept. 16-30.