- Jordan’s MIT purchased 120,000 tonnes of feed barley at a competitive $272.75/tonne C&F, providing a clear benchmark for 2026 delivery slots.
- The winning bids undercut competing offers by $3.25–16.25/tonne, highlighting comfortable global barley supply and a neutral to slightly bearish tone for prices.
- Split deliveries in late January and early February 2026 underline steady demand from Jordan while reinforcing the Black Sea region’s role as a key potential supplier.
Jordan Secures 120,000 Tonnes of Feed Barley
Jordan’s state grain buyer, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT), concluded an international tender on September 10, securing 120,000 tonnes of feed barley of any origin. The volume was split into two equal lots of 60,000 tonnes each and awarded at $272.75 per tonne C&F, reflecting aggressive pricing in a well-supplied global market.
Al Ghurair won the first 60,000-tonne lot for delivery in the second half of January 2026, while Olam secured the second 60,000-tonne batch for arrival in the first half of February 2026. The structure of the tender ensures seamless coverage of Jordan’s feed barley needs across the late-January to early-February 2026 window.
Competitive Tender Results and Pricing
The tender drew strong participation from major trading houses, underscoring the attractiveness of Jordan as a consistent barley buyer. The winning price came in below all rival offers, reinforcing the message of adequate global supply and tight competition among exporters.
| Participant | Volume (tonnes) | Price ($/tonne, C&F) | Delivery Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ghurair | 60,000 | $272.75 | Second half January 2026 |
| Olam | 60,000 | $272.75 | First half February 2026 |
| Bunge | Offer only | $276.00 | — |
| Agrocorp | Offer only | $278.50 | — |
| Louis Dreyfus | Offer only | $282.00 | — |
| Aston | Offer only | $289.00 | — |
The winning level of $272.75/tonne C&F represents a $3.25/tonne discount versus the next-best offer at $276/tonne and a spread of up to $16.25/tonne compared with the highest bid at $289/tonne. This pricing structure confirms that sellers are willing to narrow margins to secure volume in forward positions.
Market Impact: Neutral to Slightly Bearish for Black Sea Barley
The Jordan tender result at $272.75/tonne C&F sets a meaningful reference point for feed barley into the Middle East for late January and early February 2026 arrivals. Although no specific origin was stipulated, Black Sea suppliers remain highly competitive for this corridor and will likely use this level as a benchmark when formulating offers for similar 2026 shipment windows.
The tight spread between the winning bids and runner-up offers illustrates a crowded seller field and indicates that overall barley availability is comfortable. This reinforces a neutral to slightly bearish tone for Black Sea barley in the medium term, particularly for buyers in the region targeting Q1 2026 coverage.
Exporters in the Black Sea and other origins will need to price aggressively around or below this tender benchmark to secure future Middle Eastern business, especially if global feed grain markets remain well supplied and freight conditions stable.
Source: Market Data
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