DUBAI - The lowest offer in the international tender from Iraq's state grains buyer to purchase at least 30,000 tonnes of rice was $562.75 a tonne, on a cost, insurance and freight (CIF) basis to be sourced from Argentina, traders said on Monday.

No decision about the purchase has been taken yet. Offers have to remain valid until Oct. 7.

(Reporting by Maha El Dahan, editing by Louise Heavens) ((Maha.Dahan@thomsonreuters.com; + 9712 4082101; Reuters Messaging: maha.dahan.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))