Jordan buys feed barley in tender

Jordan's state grain buyer has purchased 100,000 tonnes of optional-origin animal feed barley in an international tender for 150,000 tonnes which closed on Wednesday, European traders said. Some 50,000 tonnes was bought for first half June shipment at $267 a tonne c&f and 50,000 tonnes for first half July shipment at $265.50 a tonne c&f.
Seller was Midgulf International. The grain can be sourced from any optional origin. Traders said it was likely to come from either the Black Sea, Argentina, Australia or the European Union. Jordan had rejected all offers and made no purchase in five previous barley tenders in February and March. Dealers said disagreements about quality inspections reduced tender participation by international trading houses.