Actual
3,327.00
Daily Change
-33.00 -0.98%
Monthly
15.60%
Yearly
52.61%
Q3 Forecast
3,531.41
Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Summary

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was down for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, falling about 1% to its lowest since September 1 at 3,327 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, declined by 1.3% to 5,612 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, dropped by 1.6% to 2,325 points. Conversely, the supramax index rose by 0.7% to 1,748 points.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Stats

Baltic Dry fell to 3,327 Index Points on September 16, 2026, down 0.98% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 15.60%, and is up 52.61% 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 September 16 of 2026.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Forecast

Baltic Dry fell to 3,327 Index Points on September 16, 2026, down 0.98% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 15.60%, and is up 52.61% 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 3531.41 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 4021.13 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 3,327.00 -33.00 -0.98% 15.60% 52.61% Sep/16
CRB Index 552.20 6.81 1.25% 8.40% 44.97% Sep/15
GSCI 756.31 -8.87 -1.16% 8.32% 36.76% Sep/16
EU Carbon Permits 84.79 -0.78 -0.91% 3.93% 10.15% Sep/16
Wind Energy Index 23.00 0.14 0.61% -5.74% 22.73% Sep/16
Nuclear Energy Index 41.49 -0.21 -0.50% -8.41% -7.39% Sep/16
Solar Energy Index 44.00 -1.35 -2.98% -12.61% 2.33% Sep/16


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
3327.00 3360.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

News Stream
Baltic Dry Index at Over 2-Week Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was down for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, falling about 1% to its lowest since September 1 at 3,327 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, declined by 1.3% to 5,612 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, dropped by 1.6% to 2,325 points. Conversely, the supramax index rose by 0.7% to 1,748 points.
2026-09-16
Baltic Dry Index Down for 4th Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, retreated for a fourth session on Tuesday, dropping about 2.5% to a new low since September 2 at 3,360 points. The downward pressure came from larger vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, declined 3.8% to 5,687 points, on higher shipments of iron ore; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell 1.2% to 2,364 points. Conversely, the supramax index rose by 0.6% to 1,736 points.
2026-09-15
Baltic Dry Index Falls for 3rd Session
The Baltic dry index fell 1.8% to 3445 on Monday, extending losses for the third session to its lowest level since September 2. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, declined 2.8% to 5912. Also, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, went down 0.6% to 2393. On the other hand, the supramax index increased 0.4% to 1725. Meanwhile, the number of commodity ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz fell to fewer than 10 per day over the weekend, according to early ship-tracking data released Monday. This was lower than the 10-day average of 14 ships per day.
2026-09-14