Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (08 July 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹635/kg (range ₹517–₹676), Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹744/kg (range ₹615–₹811). CB rates are up ₹7 from yesterday’s ₹628/kg. BV rates are up ₹19 from yesterday’s ₹725/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both varieties today. Cross-breed cocoons traded across 138 lots totalling 4977 kg, while bi-voltine cocoons — prized for their longer, finer filament suited to export-grade silk yarn — saw 11 lots totalling 440 kg. The BV premium over CB reflects continued strong demand from reelers for high-quality raw silk.
Kanakapura Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 08/07/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 138 | 4977 | ₹517 | ₹676 | ₹635 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 11 | 440 | ₹615 | ₹811 | ₹744 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 08 July 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹635/kg (₹517–₹676) and bi-voltine cocoons averaged ₹744/kg (₹615–₹811).
A total of 138 cross-breed lots (4977 kg) and 11 bi-voltine lots (440 kg) were traded.
Bi-voltine cocoons yield a longer, finer and stronger silk filament suited to high-grade and export-quality raw silk, so reelers consistently pay a premium over cross-breed cocoons.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 08 July 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 08 July 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 08 July 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 07 July 2026 (previous day)
- All Silk Cocoon Market daily rates
Karnataka’s sericulture sector provides daily price discovery for farmers through government-regulated cocoon markets operated under the Department of Sericulture, Government of Karnataka. National silk production and price statistics are published by the Central Silk Board. Rates above are reported as-is from official market records and updated each market day.
