HAMBURG: Tunisia's state grains agency has issued an international tender to purchase 75,000 tonnes of soft wheat, European traders said on Wednesday.

The tender closes on Thursday April 8, they said. The grain can be sourced from optional origins.

The wheat is sought in three 25,000 tonne consignments for shipment between May 15 and June 25 depending on origin supplied.

The agency said in the tender it reserves the right to buy 10% more or less than 75,000 tonnes.

In its last reported soft wheat tender on March 18, Tunisia's state grains agency purchased about 117,000 tonnes at $298.49 and $302.19 a tonne c&f.