Jordan issues new tender to buy 120,000 tonnes wheat- trade

HAMBURG- Jordan's state grain buyer the trade ministry is tendering to buy 120,000 tonnes of milling wheat which can be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Thursday.

The tender closes on June 17. Shipment is sought in a series of possible combinations in 60,000 tonne consignments between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31.

Jordan on Wednesday bought 60,000 tonnes of wheat in a tender for up to 120,000 tonnes. GRA/TEND

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