The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) closed at 1921 points on August 5, 2025, reaching a new low since July 16, 2025. It fell 2.49% month-on-month (from the previous value), marking its largest drop in four days and the second consecutive day of decline (including zero growth). A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI has experienced five positive growths, six negative growths, and zero zero growth in the last 11 days. The Panamax Index (BPI) closed at 1625 points, down 0.49% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) closed at 3006 points, down 4.81%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) closed at 1279 points, up 0.71%. For the latest 720-day and 10-year charts of the Baltic Dry Index and its three sub-segments, please see the dedicated charts.



The Baltic Exchange's main ocean freight index, which measures the cost of shipping dry bulk commodities, extended its decline on Tuesday, dropping to its lowest point in nearly three weeks, driven by falls in Capesize and Panamax rates.

The main index tracking freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels fell 49 points, or 2.49%, to 1,921, its lowest level since July 16. The contract fell for the second consecutive trading day.

The capesize index fell 152 points, or 4.8%, to 3,006, a two-week low.

Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargoes such as iron ore and coal, fell $1,258 to $24,929.

Iron ore futures climbed to a near one-week high, boosted by recent strong demand from top consumer China.

The Panamax index fell 8 points, or 0.5%, to 1,625, hitting a nearly four-week low.

Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $71 to $14,625.

Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 9 points, or 0.7%, to 1,279 points, its highest level since July 29.