The tonnage purchased and prices are still subject to final confirmation, traders said.

The purchase included 120,000 tonnes of 12.5pc protein wheat bought at the lowest price of $194.40 a tonne c&f.

The rest was 13.5pc protein wheat bought at the lowest price of $196.20 a tonne c&f, they said.

A total of 25 separate tenders each seeking 10,000 tonnes of red milling wheat were issued by the TMO with shipment between Sept. 10-27.