Demand for Aramco's bonds swells to over $85 billion - source

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco has attracted orders in excess of $85 billion (£65 billion) for its planned debut international bond, a source familiar with the matter said.

Aramco was expected to raise around $10 billion from the deal, which is split into six tranches with maturities ranging from three to 30 years. The bonds will be priced later on Tuesday.

Before the six-part deal was marketed on Monday, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said initial indications of interest for the paper were over $30 billion.

(Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)