Actual
2,660.00
Daily Change
-33.00 -1.23%
Monthly
-23.41%
Yearly
33.60%
Q4 Forecast
2,727.33
Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Summary

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped its four-day winning streak on Friday, falling by 1.2% to 2,660 points. The panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, dropped roughly 2% to a fresh low since August 24 at 2,109 points. Meanwhile, the capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, also halted its four-day winning run, decreasing by 1.5% to 3,791 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index went down by 0.2% to 1,887 points. For the week, the benchmark index advanced about 5.9%, notching its second consecutive weekly gain, mainly supported by the bigger-size segment.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Stats

Baltic Dry fell to 2,660 Index Points on October 23, 2026, down 1.23% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 23.41%, but it is still 33.60% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Baltic Exchange Dry Index reached an all time high of 11793.00 in May of 2008. Baltic Exchange Dry Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October 26 of 2026.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Forecast

Baltic Dry fell to 2,660 Index Points on October 23, 2026, down 1.23% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 23.41%, but it is still 33.60% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Baltic Exchange Dry Index is expected to trade at 2727.33 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 3034.79 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,660.00 -33.00 -1.23% -23.41% 33.60% Oct/23
CRB Index 540.99 4.74 0.88% -0.79% 43.46% Oct/23
Commodity Index 755.26 -6.79 -0.89% 3.12% 35.67% Oct/26
EU Carbon Permits 87.90 1.64 1.90% 2.01% 13.03% Oct/26
Wind Energy Index 21.60 -0.18 -0.83% -5.22% 7.95% Oct/23
Nuclear Energy Index 34.37 0.20 0.59% -14.35% -32.32% Oct/26
Solar Energy Index 41.01 -0.10 -0.24% -6.58% -15.86% Oct/23


Baltic Exchange Dry Index
The Baltic Dry Index is reported daily by the Baltic Exchange in London. The index provides a benchmark for the price of moving the major raw materials by sea. The index is a composite of three sub-indices that measure different sizes of dry bulk carriers: Capesize, which typically transport iron ore or coal cargoes of about 150,000 tonnes; Panamax, which usually carry coal or grain cargoes of about 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes; and Supramax, with a carrying capacity between 48,000 and 60,000 tonnes. The Baltic Dry Index takes into account 23 different shipping routes carrying coal, iron ore, grains and many other commodities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2660.00 2693.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

News Stream
Baltic Dry Index Snaps 4-Day Winning Run
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped its four-day winning streak on Friday, falling by 1.2% to 2,660 points. The panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, dropped roughly 2% to a fresh low since August 24 at 2,109 points. Meanwhile, the capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, also halted its four-day winning run, decreasing by 1.5% to 3,791 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index went down by 0.2% to 1,887 points. For the week, the benchmark index advanced about 5.9%, notching its second consecutive weekly gain, mainly supported by the bigger-size segment.
2026-10-23
Baltic Dry Index Rises for 4th Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a fourth straight session on Thursday, rising by 0.5% to a fresh high since October 13 at 2,693 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, also advanced for a fourth day, up 1.5% to a more than one-week high of 3,848 points. Concurrently, the supramax index increased by 1.1% to a peak since August 2022 at 1,890 points. Meanwhile, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell further by 2.4% to its lowest since August 24 at 2,151 points.
2026-10-22
Baltic Dry Index Up for 3rd Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a third session on Wednesday, rising by 3.4% to its highest since October 13 at 2,680 points. Strength in the bigger-size segment continued to provide the main support. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, increased for a third day, surging by 7.7% to 3,793 points. At the same time, the supramax index rose by 0.1% to 1,870 points. Conversely, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell by 1.9% to 2,204 points.
2026-10-21