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 23.

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

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