Baltic Dry rose to 3,226 Index Points on May 28, 2026, up 3.27% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 20.82%, and is up 138.43% 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 May 28 of 2026.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index is expected to trade at 3042.65 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 3511.13 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 3,226.00 102.00 3.27% 20.82% 138.43% May/28
CRB Index 484.89 -9.05 -1.83% -0.86% 35.12% May/27
GSCI 699.80 0.80 0.11% -9.20% 32.64% May/28
EU Carbon Permits 80.10 1.38 1.75% 9.43% 12.91% May/28
Wind Energy Index 26.20 0.11 0.42% 0.61% 53.04% May/28
Nuclear Energy Index 50.83 0.60 1.19% -4.24% 57.61% May/28
Solar Energy Index 72.35 1.58 2.23% 30.34% 126.80% May/28


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
3226.00 3124.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index at Near 2-Week High
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a third session on Wednesday, rising about 1.3% to its highest since May 15 at 3,124 points, amid stronger demand across all vessels segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, increased 1.5% to a two-week high of 5,272 points, and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, went up 1.5% to its highest since May 20 at 2,292 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index added 3 points, or 0.3%, to 1,562 points.
2026-05-27
Baltic Dry Index Falls to Over 2-Week Low
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, extended its decline into a fifth day on Thursday, falling about 1.4% to its lowest since May 5 at 2,964 points, pressured by the larger vessel segments. The panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, slipped 4.1% to 2,276 points; and the capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, fell 0.9% to an over two-week low of 4,834 points. Conversely, the supramax index went up 0.3% to 1,571 points.
2026-05-21
Baltic Dry Index Falls for 4th Day
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, declined for the fourth session on Wednesday, down 1.6% to its lowest since May 11 at 3,005 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, decreased by 1.4% to 4,880 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, dropped by 3.5% to 2,374 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index edged down by 0.1% to 1,566 points.
2026-05-20