Actual
2,926.00
Daily Change
44.00 1.53%
Monthly
8.53%
Yearly
43.36%
Q3 Forecast
2,883.47
Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Summary

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, rising about 1.5% to a fresh high since August 12 at 2,926 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, also increased for a fourth day, surging by 2% to a two-week high of 4,735 points; and the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, gained for a third session, up 2% to 2,166 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index edged up by 0.1% to 1,643 points.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Stats

Baltic Dry rose to 2,926 Index Points on August 25, 2026, up 1.53% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 8.53%, and is up 43.36% compared to the same time last year, 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 in May of 2008. Baltic Exchange Dry Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 25 of 2026.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Forecast

Baltic Dry rose to 2,926 Index Points on August 25, 2026, up 1.53% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 8.53%, and is up 43.36% compared to the same time last year, 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 2883.47 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 3253.80 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,926.00 44.00 1.53% 8.53% 43.36% Aug/25
CRB Index 517.26 -4.13 -0.79% 5.37% 38.65% Aug/24
GSCI 696.98 -9.73 -1.38% 2.82% 28.33% Aug/25
EU Carbon Permits 84.39 0.62 0.74% 2.50% 16.00% Aug/25
Wind Energy Index 24.01 0.24 1.01% 0.42% 27.64% Aug/25
Nuclear Energy Index 48.25 2.48 5.42% 20.59% 18.43% Aug/25
Solar Energy Index 48.89 0.28 0.58% -5.98% 16.16% Aug/25


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
2926.00 2882.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

News Stream
Baltic Dry Index Rises for 4th Day
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, rising about 1.5% to a fresh high since August 12 at 2,926 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, also increased for a fourth day, surging by 2% to a two-week high of 4,735 points; and the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, gained for a third session, up 2% to 2,166 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index edged up by 0.1% to 1,643 points.
2026-08-25
Baltic Dry Index Up for 3rd Day
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a third session on Monday, rising about 1.4% to its highest level since August 12 at 2,882 points, supported by gains across all vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, also advanced for a third day, climbing 2% to a near two-week high of 4,643 points; and the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose for a second session, up 1.3% to 2,131 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index edged up by 0.1% to 1,641 points.
2026-08-24
Baltic Dry Index Rises for 2nd Day, Still Posts Weekly Loss
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a second session on Friday, rising by 1.8% to 2,841 points, driven by gains across all vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, also gained for a second day, climbing by 2.8% to 4,552 points; and the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, snapped a seven-day losing streak, up 0.7% to 2,108 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose to fresh July highs. The benchmark index recorded a weekly decline of 0.8%.
2026-08-21