HAMBURG- A Syrian state purchasing agency has issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 tonnes of soymeal and 50,000 tonnes of corn (maize), European traders said on Monday.

The tender from Syria's General Foreign Trade Organisation closes on May 12, they said.

Yellow corn was sought. Offers must be submitted in euros.

Delivery of both the soymeal and corn was sought within four months of the supply contract being confirmed or following the opening of a letter of credit on the purchase.

A performance bond of 10% of the total contract value must be provided.

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