Japan to import 15,150 tonnes feed wheat via weekly tender

TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Ministry of Agriculture said it would import 15,150 tonnes of feed-quality wheat and 86,850 tonnes of barley for livestock use via a simultaneous buy and sell (SBS) auction that closed late on Wednesday.

The ministry had sought 120,000 tonnes of feed wheat and 200,000 tonnes of feed barley that was either to be loaded by Feb. 7 or arrive by March 7 in the tender that is usually conducted weekly.

It is seeking the same amounts for each grain in a similar tender that will be held on Jan. 29.

Japan buys a small portion of feed wheat and barley via so-called SBS auctions, in which end-users and importers specify the origin, price and quantity of grain, allowing millers to meet their varied needs for the feed grain.

(Reporting by Osamu Tsukimori; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)

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Keywords: JAPAN WHEAT/FEED