What is the current Baltic Capesize Index price?

The current Baltic Capesize Index price shown here is $2465.00 per index. The response includes a source timestamp so users can judge freshness before using it in a workflow.

How often are Baltic Capesize Index prices updated?

OilPriceAPI returns the latest Baltic Capesize Index price with a timestamp. Your application can use that timestamp to decide whether the value is fresh enough for a dashboard, spreadsheet, or report.

What factors affect Baltic Capesize Index prices?

Baltic Capesize Index prices are influenced by global supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical events, currency fluctuations, seasonal patterns, and market speculation. Economic indicators and policy decisions from major producing and consuming countries also play significant roles.

How can I access Baltic Capesize Index price data via API?

You can access Baltic Capesize Index price data through the Oil Price API. Sign up for an API key, then make REST API requests that return JSON including price, currency, unit, and timestamp.

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Baltic Capesize Index Price

$2465.00

INDEX per index

Last updated: Jun 24, 2026, 10:00 PM GMT

The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) tracks spot freight rates for Capesize vessels — the largest dry-bulk carriers, used primarily for iron ore and coal on long-haul routes. Published each London business day by the Baltic Exchange, it is the most volatile component of the Baltic Dry Index. Access timestamped benchmark data through the OilPriceAPI REST API.

Need this data in your app?

GET /v1/prices/latest?by_code=WTI_USD → $2465.00

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Timestamped Updates

Baltic Capesize Index responses include source timestamps for workflow freshness checks

Freshness Metadata

Responses include timestamps so customers can monitor whether a benchmark is fresh enough for their workflow

API Integration

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About Baltic Capesize Index

Market Overview

Key Information

Category: Freight
Unit: index
Data source: Prices endpoint
Freshness: timestamped response; cadence varies by source

Integrate Timestamped Baltic Capesize Index Data

Get timestamped baltic capesize index price data through the same API path powering this page. Start with one benchmark code and wire it into your workflow.

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Quick Integration Example:

curl https://api.oilpriceapi.com/prices \
  -H 'Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY'