DUBAI - Egypt's state grain buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), said on Wednesday it was seeking cargoes of at least 20,000 tonnes of white rice in an international purchasing tender for arrival March 20-April 20 and/or April 1-30.

GASC said it was seeking white rice with 10 percent to 12 percent broken parts. The deadline for offers, to be submitted on a cost, insurance and freight (CIF) basis, is Jan. 27. Each bidder should present samples alongside their offer to be tested by the Ministry of Agriculture.

 

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