Jordan’s state grain buyer finalized a purchase of 60,000 metric tons of hard milling wheat in an international tender on Tuesday, according to trade sources. The purchase, valued at approximately $254.90 per ton (cost and freight included), is expected to be sourced from optional origins, offering flexibility in global sourcing during volatile market conditions.
The grain is scheduled for shipment in the first half of September 2025, with the deal reportedly awarded to U.S.-based trading house CHS, one of the world’s leading agricultural commodity firms.
Competitive Pricing Amid Global Uncertainty
Jordan’s successful purchase at a competitive price underscores the intensifying competition among global grain traders. Other firms that participated in the tender and their respective offers per ton (C&F) included:
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Cargill: $256.66
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Al Dahra: $274.00
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Ameropa: $269.35
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Buildcom: $268.77
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Agrocorp: $271.48
The spread in offers reflects divergent supply chain costs, freight considerations, and pricing strategies among global players.
More Tenders on the Horizon
Trade sources have confirmed that Jordan is preparing to issue a new tender in the coming days, seeking an additional 120,000 metric tons of wheat. This new tender is expected to close on June 24, with delivery windows covering October and November 2025.
In parallel, Jordan is also conducting a separate tender for up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley, which is due to close on Wednesday, June 11. This signals an ongoing effort by the Kingdom to bolster its strategic grain reserves amid global economic uncertainties, climate-related crop disruptions, and regional geopolitical tensions.
Strategic Importance for Jordan and the Region
Jordan, a net importer of grains, has long relied on international tenders to meet its food security needs. The recent purchase:
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Ensures stable domestic wheat supplies ahead of winter months.
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Reflects a proactive procurement strategy to lock in prices before potential market tightening.
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Comes at a time when Middle East food security is under increased pressure from conflict-driven inflation, volatile shipping lanes, and climate shocks.
Moreover, sourcing from optional origins allows Jordan to take advantage of the most cost-effective shipping and supply options, depending on market conditions in Europe, North America, the Black Sea region, or Australia.
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Wider Implications for Commodity Markets
Jordan’s aggressive procurement strategy highlights broader themes affecting the global agricultural trade:
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Rising food demand from developing countries.
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Volatile freight and insurance costs, particularly in the Red Sea and Black Sea shipping routes.
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Speculation around global wheat inventories as major producers like Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine face production challenges.
These developments may influence grain futures, international wheat benchmarks, and import strategies in other food-dependent nations, including Pakistan, Egypt, and Bangladesh.
