Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (06 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹635/kg (₹488–₹688) across 143 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹700/kg (₹700–₹700) across 1 lots. CB is up ₹44 from yesterday’s ₹591/kg. BV is up ₹22 from yesterday’s ₹678/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 143 CB lots (5006 kg) and 1 BV lots (31 kg). Bi-voltine cocoons continue to command a premium over cross-breed due to their superior thread quality and demand from export-grade silk reelers.
Kanakapura Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
ಕನಕಪುರ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 06/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 143 | 5006 | ₹488 | ₹688 | ₹635 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 1 | 31 | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 06 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹635/kg (₹488–₹688).
A total of 143 cross-breed lots covering 5006 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹700/kg (₹700–₹700) across 1 lots on 06 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 06 August 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 06 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 06 August 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 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.
