Latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2201 points on April 10, 2026, a new high since March 4, 2026, up 1.85% month-on-month, the largest increase since April 8, 2026, and marking the sixth consecutive day of increase (including zero growth). Looking at the short-term charts, the recent 11 BDI data points show: 9 positive increases, 2 negative increases, and 0 zero increases. Specifically, the Panamax Freight Index (BPI) was 1855 points, up 0.71% from the previous value; the Capesize Freight Index (BCI) was 3318 points, up 2.57%; and the Supramax Freight Index (BSI) was 1308 points, up 1.16%. For detailed 720-day and 10-year trend charts of the Baltic Dry Index and its three main sub-indices, please refer to the specially designed charts.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), often referred to as a barometer of the global economy, climbed to its highest level in more than a month on Friday, driven by a recovery in global dry bulk shipping demand. It also achieved its best weekly gain in two months, with all vessel segments, including Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax, rising in tandem, indicating a significant rebound in the shipping market.



The Baltic Dry Index, which tracks freight rates for the three main vessel types—Capemax, Panamax, and Supramax—rose 40 points, or 1.9%, to close at 2201 points, a new high since March 4. On a weekly basis, the index rose 6.5%, marking its largest weekly gain since early February 2026, fully demonstrating the phased recovery of the dry bulk shipping market.

As a core indicator of the dry bulk shipping market, the Capesize index performed exceptionally well, rising 83 points in a single day, or approximately 2.6%, to close at 3318 points. Its cumulative weekly gain reached 7.5%. This type of vessel primarily transports bulk industrial raw materials such as iron ore and coal in the 150,000-ton range. Its average daily operating revenue also increased by $750 to $26,585, reflecting the continued release of demand for raw material transportation in the global steel and energy supply chains.

In the commodities market, iron ore prices maintained a range-bound trading pattern on Friday, supported by rebounding inflation data in China, the world's largest consumer of dry bulk commodities. However, influenced by factors such as persistently high port iron ore inventories and increased expectations of future supply increases, iron ore prices have weakened for the third consecutive week, indicating that the supply and demand game in the commodities market continues.

The Panamax index rose 13 points, or 0.7%, to close at 1855, with a cumulative increase of nearly 4% this week. This type of vessel primarily handles transoceanic transport of 60,000-70,000 tons of bulk cargo such as coal and grain. Its average daily revenue increased by $114 to $16,696, reflecting a steady recovery in the food and energy bulk cargo transportation market.

In addition, the Supramax bulk carrier index rose 15 points, or 1.2%, to close at 1308 points, with a cumulative weekly increase of 6.9%, leading the weekly gains among the three major ship types. The recovery in demand for small and medium-sized bulk cargo transportation should not be underestimated.