Algeria issues new international tender for soft wheat imports

The Algerian Interprofessional Office for Cereals (OAIC) has launched a new international tender to purchase 50,000 tonnes of soft milling wheat, with the possibility of increasing the quantities. This decision follows a previous import of 600,000 tonnes completed just a month ago. Interested bidders must submit their offers by Wednesday, November 11. Delivery schedules for European shipments are set for January, while an additional month is permitted for supplies originating from Australia, India, or South America. Since the start of the year, Algeria has imported 4.6 million tonnes of soft wheat. Forecasts for the 2026-2027 season indicate total imports could reach 8.5 million tonnes to compensate for domestic production gaps and ensure national supply.