The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, fell slightly for a second session on Friday, down about 0.1% to 2,056 points. The panamax index, which usually carry 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, decreased about 0.3% to 1,904 points; and the supramax index fell by 0.4% to 1,224 points. On the other hand, the capesize index, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, rose by 0.2% to 2,971 points. The benchmark index logged a 1.4% weekly gain.

Baltic Dry fell to 2,056 Index Points on March 20, 2026, down 0.05% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 2.65%, but it is still 25.14% 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 March 20 of 2026.

Baltic Dry fell to 2,056 Index Points on March 20, 2026, down 0.05% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 2.65%, but it is still 25.14% 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 2044.05 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 2389.80 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,056.00 -1.00 -0.05% -2.65% 25.14% Mar/20
CRB Index 460.09 -0.35 -0.08% 17.42% 23.31% Mar/19
GSCI 736.15 8.56 1.18% 22.07% 31.88% Mar/20
EU Carbon Permits 67.46 3.81 5.99% -5.49% -5.58% Mar/20
Wind Energy Index 23.19 -1.00 -4.13% -1.53% 47.24% Mar/20
Nuclear Energy Index 46.60 -1.72 -3.56% -13.70% 86.40% Mar/20
Solar Energy Index 55.10 -1.93 -3.38% -8.81% 71.65% Mar/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
2056.00 2057.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index Eases, Still Posts Weekly Gain
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, fell slightly for a second session on Friday, down about 0.1% to 2,056 points. The panamax index, which usually carry 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, decreased about 0.3% to 1,904 points; and the supramax index fell by 0.4% to 1,224 points. On the other hand, the capesize index, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, rose by 0.2% to 2,971 points. The benchmark index logged a 1.4% weekly gain.
2026-03-20
Baltic Dry Index Edges Down
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, fell about 0.3% to 2,057 points on Thursday, after rising roughly 2% in the prior session. The capesize index, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, decreased by 0.7% to 2,965 points; and the supramax index went down 0.9% to 1,229 points. Conversely, the panamax index, which usually carry 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose nearly 1% to 1,909 points.
2026-03-19
Baltic Dry Index Rises to Over 1-Week High
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, climbed roughly 2% to its highest since March 9 at 2,064 points on Wednesday, following a modest decrease in the prior day. The capesize index, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, surged 3.4% to 2,986 points; and the panamax index, which usually carry 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose by 2.1% to 1,891 points. On the other hand, the smaller supramax index decreased by 1.3% to 1,240 points.
2026-03-18