The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, advanced for a second session on Thursday, rising about 2.4% to 1,972 points, mainly supported by the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, surged by 5.7% to 2,721 points, partly on the back of higher iron ore prices. At the same time, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, went up 0.2% to 1,835 points; while the supramax index fell 1.7% to 1,290 points.

Baltic Dry rose to 1,972 Index Points on March 12, 2026, up 2.39% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 5.33%, but it is still 19.52% 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 13 of 2026.

Baltic Dry rose to 1,972 Index Points on March 12, 2026, up 2.39% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 5.33%, but it is still 19.52% 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 2031.52 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 2368.58 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 1,972.00 46.00 2.39% -5.33% 19.52% Mar/12
CRB Index 460.81 12.75 2.85% 19.40% 25.40% Mar/12
GSCI 716.38 -1.67 -0.23% 22.98% 29.85% Mar/13
EU Carbon Permits 67.81 -0.92 -1.34% -1.98% -4.48% Mar/13
Wind Energy Index 23.68 0.68 2.96% 2.38% 53.97% Mar/12
Nuclear Energy Index 50.99 -0.08 -0.16% -0.99% 112.46% Mar/13
Solar Energy Index 54.73 -0.87 -1.56% -5.41% 70.71% Mar/12


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
1972.00 1926.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index Up for 2nd Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, advanced for a second session on Thursday, rising about 2.4% to 1,972 points, mainly supported by the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, surged by 5.7% to 2,721 points, partly on the back of higher iron ore prices. At the same time, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, went up 0.2% to 1,835 points; while the supramax index fell 1.7% to 1,290 points.
2026-03-12
Baltic Dry Index Edges Up
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, rose about 0.4% to 1,926 points on Wednesday, following a 7.1% decline in the prior day, supported by the larger segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose by 2.9% to 2,574 points, rebounding from a nearly 12% plunge in the previous session, likely tracking higher iron ore prices. Meanwhile, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell further, down 1.6% to 1,831 points; and the smaller supramax index declined 2.2% to 1,312 points.
2026-03-11
Baltic Dry Index Slips to 1-Month Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, dropped about 7.1% to the lowest since February 10 at 1,919 points on Tuesday, after rising nearly 3% the prior day. Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to weigh on shipping activity and freight demand. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, plummeted 11.8% to 2,502 points; and the panamax index, which usually carry 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, extended its decline, falling 2.7% to 1,861 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index slipped 2.3% to 1,342 points.
2026-03-10