Export Summary — Algeria buys wheat; South Korean feedmakers book corn
Oct 13 (Reuters) — Snapshot of the global export markets for grains, oilseeds and edible oils as reported by government and private sources as of the end of business on Tuesday: WHEAT PURCHASE: Algeria's state grains agency OAIC bought about 600,000 metric tons of milling wheat in an international tender that closed on Tuesday, European traders said. Purchases were initially reported at around $326 and $326.50 a ton cost and freight (c&f) included, they said. The size of the initial purchase in tonnage terms was not certain but most trade estimates on were around 600,000 tons. CORN PURCHASE: Leading South Korean animal feed maker Nonghyup Feed (NOFI) bought around 131,000 metric tons of animal feed corn in an international tender seeking up to 207,000 tons on Tuesday, European traders said. The corn was purchased by NOFI unit NH Feed in two consignments for arrival in South Korea in January and February 2027. CORN PURCHASE: South Korea's Feed Leaders Committee (FLC) purchased about 130,000 metric tons of animal feed corn to be sourced from optional origins in an international tender on Tuesday, European traders said. The corn was sought for arrival in South Korea around January 15.