Actual
3,370.00
Daily Change
34.00 1.02%
Monthly
21.40%
Yearly
52.97%
Q3 Forecast
3,531.41
Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Summary

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a second session on Friday, rising about 1% to 3,370 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, surged by 2% to 5,768 points; and the supramax index went up by 0.3% to 1,767 points. Conversely, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, extended its decline, falling by 1.4% to 2,251 points. For the week, the benchmark index declined nearly 4%.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Stats

Baltic Dry rose to 3,370 Index Points on September 18, 2026, up 1.02% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 21.40%, and is up 52.97% 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 19 of 2026.

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Forecast

Baltic Dry rose to 3,370 Index Points on September 18, 2026, up 1.02% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 21.40%, and is up 52.97% 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 3531.41 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 4021.13 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 3,370.00 34.00 1.02% 21.40% 52.97% Sep/18
CRB Index 543.93 -3.68 -0.67% 5.92% 46.71% Sep/18
GSCI 749.19 -0.0004 -0.0001% 6.46% 37.23% Sep/18
EU Carbon Permits 86.89 0.86 1.00% 6.34% 12.04% Sep/18
Wind Energy Index 23.38 -0.07 -0.30% -2.66% 25.63% Sep/18
Nuclear Energy Index 41.69 -1.27 -2.96% -7.81% -16.40% Sep/18
Solar Energy Index 45.66 -0.98 -2.10% -9.55% 5.77% Sep/18


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
3370.00 3336.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

News Stream
Baltic Dry Index Up for 2nd Day
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for a second session on Friday, rising about 1% to 3,370 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, surged by 2% to 5,768 points; and the supramax index went up by 0.3% to 1,767 points. Conversely, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, extended its decline, falling by 1.4% to 2,251 points. For the week, the benchmark index declined nearly 4%.
2026-09-18
Baltic Dry Index Snaps 5-Day Losing Run
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose by 0.3% to 3,336 points on Thursday, snapping a five-day losing streak that pushed the index to the lowest since September 1. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, increased by 0.8% to 5,656 points, partly supported by iron ore prices as Chinese steelmakers increased seaborne purchases ahead of a national holiday. At the same time, the supramax index went up 0.8% to 1,762 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell further, down 1.8% to 2,282 points.
2026-09-17
Baltic Dry Index at Over 2-Week Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was down for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, falling about 1% to its lowest since September 1 at 3,327 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, declined by 1.3% to 5,612 points; and the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, dropped by 1.6% to 2,325 points. Conversely, the supramax index rose by 0.7% to 1,748 points.
2026-09-16