Actual
2,593.00
Daily Change
47.00 1.85%
Monthly
-23.71%
Yearly
23.83%
Q4 Forecast
2,580.89
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 Tuesday, rising about 1.9% to a near one-week high of 2,593 points. The main support came from the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, also advanced for a second day, climbing 4.7% to 3,522 points. Meanwhile, the supramax index was steady at 1,868 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell by 1.7% to 2,247 points.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Stats

Baltic Dry rose to 2,593 Index Points on October 20, 2026, up 1.85% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 23.71%, but it is still 23.83% 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 in May of 2008. Baltic Exchange Dry Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October 21 of 2026.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Forecast

Baltic Dry rose to 2,593 Index Points on October 20, 2026, up 1.85% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 23.71%, but it is still 23.83% 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 2580.89 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 2863.54 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,593.00 47.00 1.85% -23.71% 23.83% Oct/20
CRB Index 538.66 -2.10 -0.39% -0.23% 46.54% Oct/20
Commodity Index 753.15 6.29 0.84% 2.50% 37.99% Oct/21
EU Carbon Permits 85.41 -0.24 -0.28% -1.52% 8.86% Oct/21
Wind Energy Index 21.89 -0.02 -0.09% -6.97% 10.78% Oct/20
Nuclear Energy Index 35.51 0.03 0.08% -18.87% -27.62% Oct/21
Solar Energy Index 42.20 0.84 2.03% -9.96% -9.77% Oct/20


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
2593.00 2546.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

News Stream
Baltic Dry Index Rises Further to Near 1-Week High
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a second session on Tuesday, rising about 1.9% to a near one-week high of 2,593 points. The main support came from the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, also advanced for a second day, climbing 4.7% to 3,522 points. Meanwhile, the supramax index was steady at 1,868 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell by 1.7% to 2,247 points.
2026-10-20
Baltic Dry Index Breaks 10-Day Losing Run
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped its long ten-day losing sreak on Monday, rising about 1.4% to 2,546 points, mainly due to a rebound in the larger vessel segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, advanced by 3.6% to 3,365 points, after ten consecutive sessions of declines, partly tracking higher iron ore prices amid stronger crude steel production and better-than-expected economic growth in China. At the same time, the supramax index rose by 0.2% to 1,868 points. Meanwhile, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell 1.2% to 2,286 points.
2026-10-19
Baltic Dry Index at Over 3-Month Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell about 1.3% to a fresh low since June 30 at 2,515 points on Friday, marking its tenth consecutive daily decline. Weak iron ore demand and subdued sentiment in China’s steel market continued to weigh on Capesize rates, while ample vessel availability added to the downward pressure. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, fell further, slipping 2.2% to its lowest since early April at 3,249 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell 1.8% to 2,314 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax went up by 0.5% to 1,865 points. The benchmark index fell about 14% over the week, extending its losing streak to three consecutive weeks.
2026-10-16