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 Thursday, traders said.

Only two trading companies took part, Cerealcom Dolj and Ameropa, took part. A new tender is expected to be issued closing next Wednesday.

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.

Jordan made no purchase in previous tenders for 120,000 tonnes of wheat on June 12, May 28, May 21 and May 14. Jordan's last reported wheat purchase was 60,000 tonnes in a tender on May 7.