Tunisia's state grains agency has issued an international tender to purchase around 117,000 tonnes of durum wheat, 100,000 tonnes of soft wheat and 75,000 tonnes of animal feed barley, European traders said on Thursday.

The tender closes on Friday, Jan. 17, they said.

The grains can be sourced from optional origins.

The durum was sought in four 25,000 tonne consignments and one of 17,000 tonnes. The soft wheat was sought in four consignments of 25,000 tonnes and the barley in three 25,000 tonne consignments.

Durum shipment was sought between Feb. 15 and May 5, depending on origin selected.

Soft wheat shipment was sought between Feb. 10 and March 25 also depending on origin.

If the soft wheat is sourced from east Europe/the Black Sea region, shipment was sought between Feb. 20-29, Feb. 25 and March 5, March 1-15 and March 15-25.