Actual
3,148.00
Daily Change
8.00 0.25%
Monthly
-9.75%
Yearly
65.60%
Q4 Forecast
3,256.64
Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Summary

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a second session on Friday, rising about 0.3% to 3,148 points, buoyed by the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, also increased for the second session, advancing 0.6% to 5,042 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell by 0.3% to 2,372 points; and the supramax index decreased by 0.3% to 1,789 points. For the week, the benchmark index logged a 8.1% decline.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Stats

Baltic Dry rose to 3,148 Index Points on October 2, 2026, up 0.25% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 9.75%, but it is still 65.60% 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 5 of 2026.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Forecast

Baltic Dry rose to 3,148 Index Points on October 2, 2026, up 0.25% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 9.75%, but it is still 65.60% 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 3256.64 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 3611.07 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 3,148.00 8.00 0.25% -9.75% 65.60% Oct/02
CRB Index 528.73 -2.42 -0.46% -1.27% 42.22% Oct/02
Commodity Index 730.33 -8.58 -1.16% -0.92% 33.70% Oct/02
EU Carbon Permits 84.42 -1.22 -1.42% 1.07% 6.64% Oct/02
Wind Energy Index 22.80 0.31 1.38% -3.43% 15.38% Oct/02
Nuclear Energy Index 39.91 0.46 1.17% -12.38% -19.80% Oct/02
Solar Energy Index 44.09 1.04 2.42% -7.37% -3.88% Oct/02


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
3148.00 3140.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

News Stream
Baltic Dry Index Up for 2nd Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a second session on Friday, rising about 0.3% to 3,148 points, buoyed by the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, also increased for the second session, advancing 0.6% to 5,042 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell by 0.3% to 2,372 points; and the supramax index decreased by 0.3% to 1,789 points. For the week, the benchmark index logged a 8.1% decline.
2026-10-02
Baltic Dry index at Over 1-Month Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, retreated for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, slumping about 2.1% to its lowest since August 27 at 3,113 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, fell further, dropping by 3.4% to its lowest since August 25 at 4,928 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, decreased by 0.3% to 2,384 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index remained unchanged at 1,797 points, its highest since August 2022. The benchmark index posted a monthly decline of 1.4%, but recorded a quarterly gain of 24.5%.
2026-09-30
Baltic Dry Index Down for 3rd Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, decreased for a third straight session on Tuesday, dropping about 2.8% to a fresh low since September 1 at 3,178 points. The main downward pressure came from larger vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, slipped by 4.6% to its lowest since August 26 at 5,103 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell 0.5% to 2,390 points. On the other hand, the supramax index rose by 0.4% to its highest since August 2022 at 1,797 points.
2026-09-29