What is the current Baltic Dry Index price?

The current Baltic Dry Index price shown here is $2634.00 per index. The response includes a source timestamp so users can judge freshness before using it in a workflow.

How often are Baltic Dry Index prices updated?

OilPriceAPI returns the latest Baltic Dry 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 Dry Index prices?

Baltic Dry 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 Dry Index price data via API?

You can access Baltic Dry 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 Dry Index Price

$2634.00

INDEX per index

Last updated: Jun 25, 2026, 4:34 AM GMT

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is a composite of dry-bulk shipping spot rates (Capesize, Panamax, Supramax) published each London business day by the Baltic Exchange. It tracks the cost of moving raw materials such as iron ore, coal and grain by sea, and is widely watched as a leading indicator of global trade demand. Access timestamped benchmark data through the OilPriceAPI REST API.

Need this data in your app?

GET /v1/prices/latest?by_code=WTI_USD → $2634.00

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Timestamped Updates

Baltic Dry 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

Simple REST API with comprehensive documentation and code examples

About Baltic Dry Index

Market Overview

Key Information

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

Integrate Timestamped Baltic Dry Index Data

Get timestamped baltic dry 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'