Jordan's state grain buyer the trade ministry has issued an international tender to buy 120,000 tonnes of milling wheat, which can be sourced from optional origins, European traders said on Wednesday. The tender deadline is July 16.

Jordan has faced a difficult time buying wheat and barley in tenders in the past few months after changed terms for quality specifications and payment reduced participation by international trading houses. A new tender from the trade ministry had been expected by traders after Jordan made no purchase in its previous tender for 120,000 tonnes of wheat on Tuesday, when only two trading companies took part.

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