February 21, 2005

Egypt's GASC tenders for 30,000-60,000 tons wheat

Egypt's main wheat buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities, or GASC, is tendering to buy 30,000 to 60,000 metric tons of wheat basis free on board for March 20-31 shipment.

Wheat offers of 30,000 to 60,000 tons are being sought for US hard red winter, US soft red winter, US white wheat, French, Australian, Argentine Canadian, Russian, Syrian and British wheat, according to participating traders on Friday.

Offers are due by 1000 GMT Saturday.

No one at GASC was immediately available for comment.