The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, eased for the third session on Wednesday, falling about 1.2% to its lowest since April 20 at 2,634 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, dropped about 2.4% to its lowest since June 18 at 3,950 points; and the supramax decreased by 0.7% to 1,693 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose 1.3% to 2,071 points. Shipbroker Allied noted that while dry bulk and product tankers have shown early signs of recovery, market traffic remains below long-term averages as participants assess the durability of the current US-Iran framework.

Baltic Dry fell to 2,634 Index Points on June 24, 2026, down 1.24% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 14.62%, but it is still 58.20% 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 June 24 of 2026.

Baltic Dry fell to 2,634 Index Points on June 24, 2026, down 1.24% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 14.62%, but it is still 58.20% 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 2733.77 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 3170.86 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,634.00 -33.00 -1.24% -14.62% 58.20% Jun/24
CRB Index 453.26 -5.34 -1.16% -8.23% 24.33% Jun/23
GSCI 616.19 -13.00 -2.07% -13.48% 13.64% Jun/24
EU Carbon Permits 81.07 0.42 0.52% 5.63% 13.94% Jun/24
Wind Energy Index 24.44 -0.22 -0.89% -8.02% 34.58% Jun/24
Nuclear Energy Index 45.11 -0.35 -0.77% -11.86% 18.77% Jun/24
Solar Energy Index 58.16 -1.07 -1.81% -15.16% 73.66% Jun/24


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
2634.00 2667.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index Down for 3rd Day
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, eased for the third session on Wednesday, falling about 1.2% to its lowest since April 20 at 2,634 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, dropped about 2.4% to its lowest since June 18 at 3,950 points; and the supramax decreased by 0.7% to 1,693 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose 1.3% to 2,071 points. Shipbroker Allied noted that while dry bulk and product tankers have shown early signs of recovery, market traffic remains below long-term averages as participants assess the durability of the current US-Iran framework.
2026-06-24
Baltic Dry Index Falls for 2nd Day
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 about 0.6% to 2,667 points, amid broad-based declines across vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, decreased by 0.7% to its lowest since June 18 at 4,046 points; and the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, eased 0.7% to 2,045 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index fell by 0.6% to 1,705 points.
2026-06-23
Baltic Dry Index Falls on Monday
The Baltic Exchange dry bulk freight index declined 1.4% to 2,684 on Monday, reflecting broad weakness across all vessel categories. The capesize index, which typically carries around 150,000 tonne cargoes such as iron ore and coal, fell 1.8% to 4,074. The panamax index, covering vessels that usually transport 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, also dropped 1.8% to 2,059. Also, the supramax index slipped 0.2% to 1,715.
2026-06-22