Actual
3,426.00
Daily Change
-47.00 -1.35%
Monthly
12.11%
Yearly
51.66%
Q3 Forecast
3,384.33
Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Summary

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell about 1.3% to 3,426 points on Friday, following a 1.2% rise in the prior session, pressured by the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, slumped by 2.6% to 5,784 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose by 1.1% to 2,407 points; and the supramax index went up by 0.2% to 1,786 points. For the week, the benchmark index increased by 1.6%.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Stats

Baltic Dry fell to 3,426 Index Points on September 25, 2026, down 1.35% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 12.11%, and is up 51.66% 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 September 26 of 2026.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Forecast

Baltic Dry fell to 3,426 Index Points on September 25, 2026, down 1.35% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 12.11%, and is up 51.66% 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 3384.33 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 3864.04 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 3,426.00 -47.00 -1.35% 12.11% 51.66% Sep/25
CRB Index 539.18 -6.11 -1.12% 5.02% 43.25% Sep/25
Commodity Index 737.67 0.0003 0% 5.62% 31.39% Sep/25
EU Carbon Permits 86.78 -0.18 -0.21% 4.96% 14.21% Sep/25
Wind Energy Index 22.97 0.18 0.79% -3.97% 24.97% Sep/25
Nuclear Energy Index 41.24 0.37 0.91% -15.63% -14.93% Sep/25
Solar Energy Index 44.09 0.19 0.43% -10.69% 1.54% Sep/25


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
3426.00 3473.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

News Stream
Baltic Dry Index Pulls Back
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell about 1.3% to 3,426 points on Friday, following a 1.2% rise in the prior session, pressured by the bigger-size segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, slumped by 2.6% to 5,784 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose by 1.1% to 2,407 points; and the supramax index went up by 0.2% to 1,786 points. For the week, the benchmark index increased by 1.6%.
2026-09-25
Baltic Dry Index Rises to Near 2-Week High
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose by 1.2% to its highest since September 11 at 3,473 points on Thursday. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, increased by 1.3% to 5,939 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, advanced 2.1% to 2,382 points. Among smaller vessels, the supramax index went up by 0.2% to 1,782 points.
2026-09-24
Baltic Dry Index Ticks Down
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, edged down by 0.1% to 3,430 points on Wednesday, though remaining close to the highest since September 14. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, fell by 0.5% to 5,861 points. Meanwhile, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, rose by 1.5% to 2,333 points; and the supramax index increased by 0.1% to 1,778 points.
2026-09-23