HAMBURG - A Syrian state grains agency has issued an international tender to purchase and import 200,000 tonnes of soft wheat for bread making, European traders said on Monday.

Deadline for submission of price offers in the tender from Syria's General Establishment for Cereal Processing, Storage and Trade (Hoboob) is also Monday, Feb. 15, they said.

Shipment is sought 60 days after contract award.

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