The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a second session on Thursday, rising 1.8% to its highest since March 5 at 2,066 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, also increased for a second day, surging 2.1% to an over four-week high of 3,086 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose 1.5% to 1,784 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index went up 1.2% to 1,224 points. For the week, the benchmark index gained 1.7%.

Baltic Dry rose to 2,066 Index Points on April 2, 2026, up 1.77% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 7.85%, but it is still 34.16% 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 April 6 of 2026.

Baltic Dry rose to 2,066 Index Points on April 2, 2026, up 1.77% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 7.85%, but it is still 34.16% 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 2149.28 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 2432.72 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,066.00 36.00 1.77% -7.85% 34.16% Apr/02
CRB Index 482.02 12.57 2.68% 17.12% 30.62% Apr/02
GSCI 775.19 3.36 0.44% 9.11% 50.65% Apr/06
EU Carbon Permits 71.69 -2.95 -3.95% 1.11% 14.08% Apr/06
Wind Energy Index 24.86 0 0% 4.23% 74.82% Apr/03
Nuclear Energy Index 48.69 0.95 1.99% -3.96% 133.30% Apr/06
Solar Energy Index 55.95 -0.05 -0.09% 3.42% 101.48% Apr/06


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
2066.00 2030.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index at Near 1-Month High
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a second session on Thursday, rising 1.8% to its highest since March 5 at 2,066 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, also increased for a second day, surging 2.1% to an over four-week high of 3,086 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose 1.5% to 1,784 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index went up 1.2% to 1,224 points. For the week, the benchmark index gained 1.7%.
2026-04-02
Baltic Dry Index Snaps 2-Day Losing Run
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, halted a two-day decline on Wednesday, rising by 1.8% to 2,030 points, amid broad-based gains across vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, also snapped a two-day losing streak, surging 2.6% to 3,023 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, increased by 0.8% to 1,758 points. Among smaller vessels, the suprmax index rose by 0.6% to 1,209 points.
2026-04-01
Baltic Dry Index at Near 3-Week Low, Posts Monthly Loss
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was down for a second session on Tuesday, falling 1.1% to a near three-week low of 1,995 points. The capesize index, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, also retreated for a second day, slumping 1.9% to a near one-week low of 2,947 points; and the supramax index eased 1 point, or 0.1%, to 1,202 points. Conversely, the panamax index, which usually carry 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, edged up 0.1% to 1,744 points. The benchmark index recorded a 12.2% decline in March, its first month of losses this year.
2026-03-31