- Jordan secures 50,000 tons of feed barley at $259/MT C&F for July 2025 delivery via state grain buyer MIT.
- CHS wins the tender with the most competitive offer, undercutting five major global trading houses.
- Tight $6/MT bid spread from lowest to highest offer highlights strong competition and adequate global barley supply.
- Any-origin clause heightens competition among Black Sea, Australian, European, and South American suppliers.
- Price outcome is neutral to slightly bearish for Black Sea barley benchmarks, capping upside near new-crop availability.
Jordan Secures 50,000 Tons of Feed Barley at $259/MT
Jordan’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) has finalized a purchase of approximately 50,000 tons of feed barley in an international tender concluded on March 25. The cargo is scheduled for delivery in the second half of July 2025, aligning with new-crop availability in key exporting regions.
U.S.-based trader CHS secured the award at a price of $259 per metric ton C&F Jordan, submitting the lowest bid among six major participants. The barley can originate from any producing region, providing CHS with flexibility to source from the most cost-competitive origins at the time of shipment.
Tender Participation and Pricing
The tender attracted strong interest from leading global grain houses, underscoring Jordan’s role as a regular and price-sensitive buyer in the feed barley market. The narrow spread between competing offers highlights intense competition and reflects well-supplied global conditions.
| Bidder | Offer Price (C&F Jordan, $/MT) | Rank by Price |
|---|---|---|
| CHS | $259.00 | 1 (Awarded) |
| Cargill | $260.75 | 2 |
| Ameropa | $262.75 | 3 |
| COFCO | $264.20 | 4 |
| Bunge | $264.58 | 5 |
| Dreyfus | $265.00 | 6 |
| Spread (Highest vs. Lowest) | $6.00 | — |
The $6/MT gap between the lowest and highest bids signals limited upside pricing power among exporters and a market environment where buyers can still extract competitive terms. The awarded level of $259/MT C&F sets a reference point for upcoming regional feed barley demand, particularly in the Middle East.
Market Impact and Regional Implications
From a broader market perspective, the tender result is neutral to slightly bearish for Black Sea barley. The accepted price does not indicate any significant demand-driven premium, suggesting that global supply remains comfortable heading into the 2025/26 marketing period.
The flexibility on origin intensifies competition between Black Sea exporters and alternative suppliers from Australia, Europe, and South America. With shipment slated for the second half of July 2025, Black Sea new-crop barley will likely be in direct contention, provided logistics, freight, and execution risk remain manageable relative to other origins.
For regional players, this Jordanian purchase will serve as a working benchmark for forward pricing, potentially capping offers unless weather or geopolitical risks disrupt supply chains before execution.
Source: Market Data
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