- Tunisia secures supply: State grain agency ODC purchased 75,000 tonnes of feed barley in an international tender, split into three 25,000-tonne lots.
- Price reference set: Purchase prices ranged from $268.42 to $269.58 per tonne C&F, creating a fresh benchmark for feed barley in the Mediterranean.
- Mildly bullish tone: Demand from a key North African importer and a long delivery window are mildly supportive for Black Sea and global feed barley prices.
- Forward supply concerns: Extended shipment period (Dec 20–Feb 15, 2026) signals importer interest in locking in supplies amid potential availability or volatility worries.
Tunisia Feed Barley Tender Overview
Tunisia’s state grain agency (ODC) has secured approximately 75,000 tonnes of feed barley of any origin through an international tender, reinforcing its forward supply position ahead of early 2026. The volume was awarded in three equal consignments of 25,000 tonnes each.
Trading house Aston captured two of the three lots, while Soufflet took the remaining one. The deal provides a clear C&F price marker for feed barley into North Africa, which the market can now use as a reference for upcoming sales and tenders.
Price and Volume Details
| Seller | Volume (tonnes) | Price (C&F $/tonne) |
|---|---|---|
| Aston | 25,000 | $268.42 |
| Aston | 25,000 | $269.42 |
| Soufflet | 25,000 | $269.58 |
The deal establishes a narrow range of C&F values between $268.42 and $269.58 per tonne, offering a firm price reference for competing origins and for future North African feed barley business.
Delivery Window and Logistics
According to the tender terms, delivery into Tunisia is scheduled between 20 December and 15 February 2026, with the exact shipment window dependent on the grain’s origin. This unusually long delivery horizon allows suppliers to optimize logistics and freight, while enabling the buyer to secure physical coverage well in advance of potential market disruptions.
Market Impact and Analysis
The tender outcome is mildly bullish for the Black Sea and broader feed barley market. Although awarded on an “any origin” basis, Black Sea exporters are competitively positioned to fulfill this demand, and the achieved prices should act as a target for upcoming sales into the Mediterranean basin.
The willingness of a key North African importer to lock in supply with a long delivery window points to underlying concerns about future availability and/or price volatility. This reinforces a picture of steady structural demand for feed barley in the Mediterranean, providing a supportive backdrop for export values in the coming months.
Source: Market Data
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