The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a second session on Friday, rising about 2.4% to its highest since June 12 at 2,722 points, underpinned by the larger vessel segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, climbed by 5.3% to a peak since April 10 at 4,149 points. At the same time, the supramax went up 0.2% to 1,718 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, dropped about 2.5% to 2,096 points. For the week, the benchmark index shed approximately 0.3%.

Baltic Dry rose to 2,722 Index Points on June 19, 2026, up 2.37% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 9.42%, but it is still 61.16% 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 20 of 2026.

Baltic Dry rose to 2,722 Index Points on June 19, 2026, up 2.37% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 9.42%, but it is still 61.16% 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 2,722.00 63.00 2.37% -9.42% 61.16% Jun/19
CRB Index 461.62 -2.99 -0.64% -10.59% 20.38% Jun/18
GSCI 642.20 0.0001 0% -15.85% 10.53% Jun/18
EU Carbon Permits 80.58 0.57 0.71% 6.87% 10.43% Jun/19
Wind Energy Index 24.82 0.02 0.08% -4.35% 39.60% Jun/19
Nuclear Energy Index 47.57 0.34 0.72% 0.38% 29.44% Jun/18
Solar Energy Index 60.60 1.59 2.69% -0.98% 85.09% Jun/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
2722.00 2659.00 11793.00 290.00 1985 - 2026 points Daily

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Baltic Dry Index Up to 1-Week High
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a second session on Friday, rising about 2.4% to its highest since June 12 at 2,722 points, underpinned by the larger vessel segment. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, climbed by 5.3% to a peak since April 10 at 4,149 points. At the same time, the supramax went up 0.2% to 1,718 points. On the other hand, the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, dropped about 2.5% to 2,096 points. For the week, the benchmark index shed approximately 0.3%.
2026-06-19
Baltic Dry Index at Near 2-Month Low
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was down for the third session on Wednesday, falling about 0.6% to its lowest since April 21 at 2,653 points. The decline reflected lower rates across the larger vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, fell about 0.9% to an over two-month low of 3,877 points; and the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, decreased 43 points to 2,223 points. On the other hand, the supramax index rose by 1.2% to 1,705 points.
2026-06-17
Baltic Dry Index Down for 2nd Day
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, eased for a second session on Tuesday, falling about 1.8% to 2,670 points, weighed down by the larger vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, dropped about 3.5% to 3,911 points; and the panamax index, which tracks vessels carrying around 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, fell by 1.1% to 2,266 points. On the other hand, the supramax index increased by 1.3% to 1,685 points.
2026-06-16