The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, halted a five-day winning streak on Friday, falling about 1.9% to 2,978 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, declined by 3.6% to 4,955 points. Meanwhile, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose by 1.7% to a more than two-year high of 2,233 points; and the supramax index edged up 0.1% to 1,522 points. The benchmark index advanced 9.1% for the week.

Baltic Dry fell to 2,978 Index Points on May 8, 2026, down 1.85% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 37.81%, and is up 129.25% 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 11793.00 in May of 2008. Baltic Exchange Dry Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 8 of 2026.

Baltic Dry fell to 2,978 Index Points on May 8, 2026, down 1.85% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 37.81%, and is up 129.25% 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 2803.38 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 3206.11 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,978.00 -56.00 -1.85% 37.81% 129.25% May/08
CRB Index 492.23 -0.31 -0.06% 6.17% 38.08% May/07
GSCI 721.90 -5.80 -0.80% 1.07% 35.81% May/08
EU Carbon Permits 74.97 -0.18 -0.24% 1.70% 6.51% May/08
Wind Energy Index 26.75 0.25 0.94% 4.25% 64.82% May/08
Nuclear Energy Index 55.26 -0.97 -1.73% 8.12% 101.75% May/08
Solar Energy Index 61.75 2.73 4.63% 12.83% 94.92% May/08


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
2978.00 3034.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index Snaps 5-Day Rally
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, halted a five-day winning streak on Friday, falling about 1.9% to 2,978 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, declined by 3.6% to 4,955 points. Meanwhile, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose by 1.7% to a more than two-year high of 2,233 points; and the supramax index edged up 0.1% to 1,522 points. The benchmark index advanced 9.1% for the week.
2026-05-08
Baltic Dry Index at Near 2-1/2-Year High
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a fifth session on Thursday, rising about 1.3% to its highest since December 2023 at 3,034 points, amid higher demand across all vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, increased by 1.3% to a more than five-month high of 5,139 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose 2.8% to an over two-year high of 2,195 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index went up by 0.5% to 1,521 points.
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Baltic Dry Index at 5-Month High
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, climbed about 3.7% to the highest since early December 2025 at 2,832 points on Tuesday, buoyed by the larger vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, jumped 5.8% to a five-month peak of 4,703 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose 2.6% to 2,054 points. On the other hand, the supramax index decreased by 0.8% to 1,508 points.
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