The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, snapped its three-day losing streak on Friday, rising 1.2% to 2,043 points, mainly supported by the larger vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rebounded by 1.7% to 3,051 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain, continued to increase, rising 1.2% to 1,838 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index eased 1 point to 1,159 points. For the week, the benchmark index fell around 1.9%.

Baltic Dry rose to 2,043 Index Points on February 20, 2026, up 1.19% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 13.31%, and is up 108.26% 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 February 21 of 2026.

Baltic Dry rose to 2,043 Index Points on February 20, 2026, up 1.19% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 13.31%, and is up 108.26% 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 2128.10 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 2467.94 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,043.00 24.00 1.19% 13.31% 108.26% Feb/20
CRB Index 391.84 2.45 0.63% 0.88% 4.07% Feb/20
GSCI 602.32 3.41 0.57% 4.48% 5.78% Feb/20
EU Carbon Permits 73.50 2.16 3.03% -15.58% -0.54% Feb/20
Wind Energy Index 23.50 0.18 0.77% 8.25% 56.98% Feb/20
Nuclear Energy Index 54.57 0.41 0.76% -3.38% 108.68% Feb/20
Solar Energy Index 59.76 0.64 1.08% 14.35% 73.52% Feb/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
2043.00 2019.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index Bounces, Still Posts Weekly Loss
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, snapped its three-day losing streak on Friday, rising 1.2% to 2,043 points, mainly supported by the larger vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rebounded by 1.7% to 3,051 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain, continued to increase, rising 1.2% to 1,838 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index eased 1 point to 1,159 points. For the week, the benchmark index fell around 1.9%.
2026-02-20
Baltic Dry Index Down for 3rd Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, continued to fall for a third session on Thursday, dropping 2.1% to its lowest since February 11 at 2,019 points, amid ongoing subdued demand during the Lunar New Year in Asia. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, declined 3.7% to 3,001 points; and the supramax index fell 1.7% to 1,160 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose 1.1% to 1,816 points.
2026-02-19
Baltic Dry Index Falls to Over 1-Week Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, eased for the second session on Wednesday, falling about 1.5% to its lowest since February 12 at 2,063 points, amid reduced seasonal demand during China’s Lunar New Year holiday. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, continued to fall, dropping 2.5% to 3,115 points; and the supramax index decreased further by 1.2% to 1,180 points. Conversely, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose 0.2% to 1,796 points.
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