Algeria tenders to buy nominal 50,000 tonnes feed barley -trade

HAMBURG- Algerian state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to purchase a nominal 50,000 tonnes of feed barley, European traders said on Monday.

Origin was optional and tender deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 20, with offers having to remain valid to Feb. 21. they said.

Shipment was sought between March 16-31.

Volumes in Algeria's grain tenders are traditionally nominal and the country frequently purchases more than was sought.

(Reporting by Michael Hogan) ((michael.j.hogan@thomsonreuters.com; +49 172 671 36 54; Reuters Messaging: michael.hogan.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))