Thai rice offered lowest in Iraq

Published April 2, 2013 Updated April 2, 2013 12:35pm

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By Muhammad Iqbal

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HAMBURG: The lowest offer in the tender from Iraq's state grains buyer to purchase a minimum 30,000 tonnes of rice was $539.59 a tonne c&f free out for rice sourced from Thailand, European traders said on Tuesday. The offer was made for 40,000 tonnes.

This was followed by offers of $568.20 a tonne c&f free out for 110,000 tonnes from Thailand and $569.65 a tonne c&f free out for 40,000 tonnes, also from Thailand.

The tender closed on Sunday, Mar. 31, and offers must be valid until Thursday April 4.

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