HAMBURG- Turkey's state grain board TMO provisionally bought about 155,000 tonnes of corn in an international tender which closed on Tuesday, European traders said.
The purchases are subject to confirmation in coming days.
Lowest price was estimated to be $265.65 a tonne c&f.
Shipment was sought between Jan. 25 and Feb. 15 for unloading in several Turkish ports in a series of consignments of varying sizes.
Traders said these purchases were initially awarded, with port of unloading, estimated tonnage sold, seller and price in dollars a tonne C&F. Port Volume Seller Price Derince 30,000 tonnes Viterra $265.65 Derince 30,000 tonnes Ulusoy $265.65 Izmir 25,000 tonnes ADM $267.18 Izmir 25,000 tonnes Cargill $268.80 Bandirma 25,000 tonnes Sierentz $266.90 Tekirdag 10,000 tonnes Kibar $268.85 Samsun 10,000 tonnes GTCS $268.00
Turkey also had a separate tender on Tuesday to buy animal feed barley.
(Reporting by Michael Hogan; editing by Jason Neely) ((michael.j.hogan@thomsonreuters.com; +49 172 671 36 54; Reuters Messaging: michael.hogan.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))
