Actual
2,980.00
Daily Change
-40.00 -1.32%
Monthly
11.74%
Yearly
40.24%
Q4 Forecast
2,861.55
Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Summary

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell by 1.3% to 2,980 points on Friday, bringing a seven-day winning streak to an end. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, dropped by 2.4% to 4,719 points, likely tracking lower iron ore prices amid rising supply and weakening demand. Meanwhile, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose by 0.1% to a fresh high since October 22 at 2,118 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index increased by 0.3% to its highest since November 3 at 1,836 points. For the week, the benchmark recorded a 4.4% advance.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Stats

Baltic Dry fell to 2,980 Index Points on November 13, 2026, down 1.32% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 11.74%, and is up 40.24% 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 November 14 of 2026.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Forecast

Baltic Dry fell to 2,980 Index Points on November 13, 2026, down 1.32% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 11.74%, and is up 40.24% 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 2861.55 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 3201.35 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,980.00 -40.00 -1.32% 11.74% 40.24% Nov/13
CRB Index 502.93 2.37 0.47% -6.83% 33.36% Nov/12
Commodity Index 686.73 -1.08 -0.16% -7.42% 22.79% Nov/13
EU Carbon Permits 87.84 -2.54 -2.81% 0.80% 8.54% Nov/13
Wind Energy Index 22.54 -0.15 -0.66% 3.16% 12.53% Nov/13
Nuclear Energy Index 31.72 -0.83 -2.55% -10.40% -29.50% Nov/13
Solar Energy Index 41.49 -0.71 -1.68% -2.81% -17.32% Nov/13


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
2980.00 3020.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index Snaps 7-Day Winning Run
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell by 1.3% to 2,980 points on Friday, bringing a seven-day winning streak to an end. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, dropped by 2.4% to 4,719 points, likely tracking lower iron ore prices amid rising supply and weakening demand. Meanwhile, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose by 0.1% to a fresh high since October 22 at 2,118 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index increased by 0.3% to its highest since November 3 at 1,836 points. For the week, the benchmark recorded a 4.4% advance.
2026-11-13
Baltic Dry Index Advances for 7th Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a seventh straight session on Thursday, rising by 2.1% to its highest since October 5 at 3,020 points. Gains were broad-based across vessel segments, particularly the larger one. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, advanced by 2.9% to its highest since October 2 at 4,836 points. At the same time, the supramax index increased by 1.2% to an over one-week high of 1,831 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, went up 0.7% to its highest level since October 22 at 2,117 points.
2026-11-12
Baltic Dry Index Up for 6th Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose by 3.4% to its highest since October 8 at 2,959 points, extending gains for the sixth consecutive session. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, climbed by 5.5% to a peak since October 5 at 4,700 points. Concurrently, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose by 1.4% to its highest since October 23 at 2,103 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index edged up by 0.2% to 1,810 points, halting a 11-session losing run.
2026-11-11