The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from a variety or origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday.

The deadline for submitting price offers is June 25, 2018.

The traders had anticipated a new announcement after Jordan purchased 60,000 tons in its previous tender of 120,000 tons on February 2.

The new tender for hard wheat was seeking a number of combinations between 50,000 and 60,000 tons. They said that possible shipment combinations included Aug. 1-15; Aug. 16-31; Sept. 1-15; and Sept. 16-30.

Jordan has repeatedly rejected bids and made no purchases during the wheat tenders held in April, may and June. Before Tuesday's deal, the last wheat purchased by Jordan was 60,000 tonnes on March 5.

Jordan has been one of the importers who have suffered from a sharp increase in global wheat prices, since late April. This is due to fears that weather conditions may have damaged Russia's wheat crop.

The price of wheat has dropped sharply in June after the major buyer Turkey announced on Friday a temporary ban on imports.

Jordan also announced a separate tender on Wednesday to purchase up to 120,00 tons of animal feed barley. (Reporting and editing by Louise Heavens, Michael Hogan)