Jordan launches fresh wheat tender after no purchase in previous round
The new tender comes after the country made no purchase in its last wheat buying round and continues efforts to secure grain supplies.
JORDAN – Jordan’s state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling wheat from optional origins after making no purchase in its previous tender, European traders said on Wednesday.
Traders said suppliers must submit price offers by August 4.
The new tender follows an earlier buying round for the same volume that closed on Tuesday without a purchase. Market participants had expected Jordan to return to the market quickly after that outcome.
Jordan is seeking deliveries in 60,000 ton consignments. The shipment windows run from September 1 to 15, September 16 to 30, October 1 to 15, and October 16 to 31. These are the same delivery periods requested in the previous tender.
Jordan has also issued a separate international tender to buy 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. That tender closes on Wednesday.
The latest move comes months after Jordan secured part of its wheat needs in another international tender.
In April, the country bought 60,000 tons of milling wheat after inviting offers for up to 120,000 tons from suppliers worldwide. The purchase formed part of the government’s grain supply plan as it worked to keep bread prices stable.
Cargill won the contract with an offer of US$273.99 per ton on a cost and freight basis. The shipment was scheduled for delivery between August 16 and 31.
Several other companies also submitted offers but did not receive contracts. CHS offered US$275.40 per ton, while Bunge submitted US$281.00 per ton and Dreyfus offered US$282.00 per ton.
The latest tender shows that Jordan continues to seek additional wheat supplies after failing to secure purchases in this week’s buying round. Traders will now watch the August 4 deadline to see whether suppliers submit more competitive offers that meet the country’s purchasing requirements.
Jordan regularly uses international tenders to secure wheat supplies from a range of origins. The approach gives the country flexibility when buying grain and helps maintain stocks for domestic demand while responding to changes in global market conditions.
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