Barley prices at importers' tenders remain high, but an increase in supply will cool the markets.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Jordan held a tender on December 10 for the purchase of 120,000 tons of feed barley of any origin, according to European traders. At the tender, 120,000 tons of barley were contracted at a price of $272.75/ton C&F, specifically: Also at the tender, barley was offered at the following prices: The next tender for the purchase of 120,000 tons of feed barley of any origin with shipment in March-April is planned to be held on December 17. Despite the improvement in the global barley balance for the 2025/26 MY compared to the previous season, demand prices at tenders of major importers have continued to rise in recent months due to limited supply, but the appearance of Australian barley in the near future will cool the markets. It is worth recalling that on November 27, the Cereals Agency of Tunisia (ODC) held a tender for the purchase of 125,000 tons of feed barley of any origin, where it purchased 75,000 tons at an average price of $269.14/ton ...