The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, was down for a second day on Tuesday, slipping about 4.5% to 2,028 points, pressured by the larger vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, extended declines, sliding over 7% to 3,175 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell 1.4% to 1,724 points. On the other hand, the supramax index rose about 1% to 1,083 points.

Baltic Dry fell to 2,028 Index Points on February 3, 2026, down 4.52% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 9.56%, and is up 169.32% 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 4 of 2026.

Baltic Dry fell to 2,028 Index Points on February 3, 2026, down 4.52% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 9.56%, and is up 169.32% 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 2207.00 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 2531.20 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,028.00 -96.00 -4.52% 9.56% 169.32% Feb/03
CRB Index 390.04 6.30 1.64% 2.74% 4.44% Feb/03
GSCI 591.14 3.94 0.67% 6.02% 5.02% Feb/04
EU Carbon Permits 83.11 -0.17 -0.20% -4.75% 2.76% Feb/03
Wind Energy Index 23.13 0.48 2.12% 7.73% 58.75% Feb/03
Nuclear Energy Index 57.19 0.49 0.86% 16.50% 97.14% Feb/04
Solar Energy Index 56.89 2.69 4.96% 10.59% 64.00% Feb/03


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
2028.00 2124.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index Falls for 2nd Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, was down for a second day on Tuesday, slipping about 4.5% to 2,028 points, pressured by the larger vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, extended declines, sliding over 7% to 3,175 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell 1.4% to 1,724 points. On the other hand, the supramax index rose about 1% to 1,083 points.
2026-02-03
Baltic Dry Index Down on Monday
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, fell about 1.1% to 2,124 points on Monday, after jumping over 7% in the prior session, amid weaker demand for the larger segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, declined more than 2% to 3,434 points. Meanwhile, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain, went up 0.3% to 1,748 points; and the supramax index rose 0.5% to 1,072 points.
2026-02-02
Baltic Dry Index at Over 1-Month High, Posts Monthly Gain
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, soared about 7.3% to the highest since mid-December at 2,148 points on Friday. This surge largely reflects unusually strong early-year volumes, rising Chinese seaborne imports, and improving tonne-mile demand. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, jumped 12% to 3,507 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose 1.6% to 1,743 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index added five points, or 0.5%, to 1,067 points. The benchmark index advanced 6.7% for the month and recorded a 27% weekly gain, notching its third consecutive weekly rise.
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