Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC purchased a not disclosed quantity of durum wheat in the tender which closed on this morning as negotiations continued after yesterday deadline terms.
Some purchases were reported for Canadian-origin durum.
It was not believed that Mexican durum had been bought.
Traders estimated prices were from $700 to between $715 to $720 a tonne c&f for large panama bulk carriers and around $5-$6 a tonne more for smaller handysized vessels.
Shipment was sought in two periods in 2022 between Feb. 1-15 and Feb. 26-28.
