Interactive BDI chart with historical data from 1985 to present. Switch between 1 month, 3 month, 1 year, 5 year and all-time views. Updated every trading day.
| Date | BDI Level | Event | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 1985 | 1,000 | BDI Launched | Base level set by Baltic Exchange |
| Jun 2008 | 11,793 | All-Time High | China infrastructure supercycle, record commodity demand |
| Dec 2008 | 663 | Financial Crisis Crash | Global recession — demand collapsed −94% in 6 months |
| Feb 2016 | 290 | All-Time Low | Vessel oversupply + China slowdown — worst in 30 years |
| May 2020 | 393 | COVID-19 Low | Pandemic-related trade shutdowns |
| Oct 2021 | 5,650 | Post-COVID Peak | Supply chain disruptions, port backlogs, commodity boom |
| Jan 2022 | 2,200 | Post-Supercycle | Normalization as port congestion eases |
| Dec 2025 | 2,845 | 52-Week High | 15-session winning streak, Capesize surge |
| Apr 2026 | 2,567 | Current | 11-session winning streak, Capesize at 4-month high |