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 Thursday.

The tender deadline is July 3.

Traders had expected a new tender from the trade ministry after Jordan made no purchase in its previous tender for 120,000 tonnes of wheat on Wednesday when only two trading companies participated.

Jordan has faced difficulties buying wheat and barley in tenders in recent months after changed terms for quality specifications and payment reduced tender participation by international trading houses.

Jordan also made no purchase in previous tenders for 120,000 tonnes of wheat on June 20, 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.

The new tender seeks hard wheat for shipment in a range of possible combinations in 60,000 tonne consignments. Possible shipment periods are Oct. 1-15, Oct. 16-31 and Nov. 1-15.

Jordan's state-owned Silos and Supply General Company has issued a separate tender to buy 25,000 tonnes of wheat closing on July 1.