HAMBURG: Tunisia’s state grains agency is believed to have purchased about 25,000 metric tons of animal feed barley in an international tender on Friday, European traders said.
The barley was said to have been bought in one consignment at an estimated $265.45 a ton cost and freight (c&f) included from trading house Ameropa.
Reports reflect assessments from traders and further estimates of prices and volumes are still possible later.
If sourced from the Black Sea, east Europe or Mediterranean regions, shipment is sought between May 25 and June 5.
From west Europe shipment is between May 20 and May 30. From the United States, Canada and South America, shipment is between May 15 and May 25.
In its previous barley tender on February 12, Tunisia purchased 50,000 tons at the lowest price of $276.90 a ton cost and freight (c&f).
Tunisia buys about 25,000 metric tons feed barley in tender, traders say
