Algeria's state-owned grain agency OAIC has purchased approximately 150,000 to 175,000 tonnes of Durum wheat of optional origin. This is reported by European dealers this afternoon. The goods, which are probably at least partly from Mexico, were therefore purchased at a price of around $ 295 to $ 296 / tonne c & f. Traders report technical changes in specifications that resulted in a barrier to durum wheat from Frankeich.