Algeria issues fresh international tender for soft wheat imports

The Algerian Interprofessional Office for Cereals (OAIC) has launched an international tender to purchase 50,000 tonnes of soft milling wheat, with the possibility of securing higher volumes. This move follows a previous purchase of 600,000 tonnes just one month ago. Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, November 11. Delivery schedules are set for January for European sources, while supplies from South America, India, and Australia are granted an additional month. Since the start of 2026, Algeria has imported 4.6 million tonnes of wheat. U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts estimate that total Algerian imports for the 2026-2027 season will reach 8.5 million tonnes to supplement domestic production.