Prices at which Tunisia purchased grain, market and production developments for Turkish durum wheat

Published 2025년 3월 24일

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Tunisia has successfully acquired 100,000 tons of soft wheat in a recent international tender from various suppliers such as Casillo, Viterra, and Buildcom. The wheat is scheduled to be delivered between April 10 and 25. In an effort to boost its grain storage capacity, Tunisia is planning to invest over $112.5 million to construct and renovate grain silos, aiming to increase storage capacity to 508,000 tons by 2027. Meanwhile, the Turkish market is experiencing durum wheat price fluctuations, with the Turkish Grain Board selling it at lower prices compared to the open market. Despite the recent rainfall, which has improved wheat cultivation conditions, there are still concerns regarding inadequate water supply in some regions. The threshing season is anticipated to begin in May and June, depending on the region.

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The latest international grain tender was held by Tunisia. Specifically, the Tunisian Grain Service (ODC) bought 100,000 tons of soft wheat. The trading house Casillo sold 25,000 tons at $268.6 per ton, including freight costs (c&f). Viterra also sold 50,000 tons, at $268.79 per ton c&f. The Bulgarian trading house Buildcom sold another 25,000 tons at $269.7 per ton c&f. All the soft wheat shipments will be delivered to Tunisia between April 10 and 25. Meanwhile, Tunisia’s ODC plans to build new grain silos with a capacity of nearly 120,000 tons by 2027, at a cost of 205 million TND ($66.26 million). It also plans to invest 143 million TND ($46.22 million) to renovate existing silos. With these projects, the country’s total grain storage capacity will reach 508,000 tons. Currently, durum wheat prices in the Turkish market range from 13,000 to 13,500 TL/ton (about 342-355 USD/ton). The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) is selling durum wheat in March at prices ranging between ...

Source: Agrotypos