Today’s silk cocoon price in Sidlaghatta (12 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹695/kg (₹508–₹777) across 352 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹832/kg (₹588–₹901) across 13 lots. CB is up ₹10 from yesterday’s ₹685/kg. BV is down ₹8 from yesterday’s ₹840/kg.
The Sidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 352 CB lots (19006 kg) and 13 BV lots (578 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.
Sidlaghatta Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 12/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 352 | 19006 | ₹508 | ₹777 | ₹695 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 13 | 578 | ₹588 | ₹901 | ₹832 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 12 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Sidlaghatta government market averaged ₹695/kg (₹508–₹777).
A total of 352 cross-breed lots covering 19006 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Sidlaghatta averaged ₹832/kg (₹588–₹901) across 13 lots on 12 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- 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.
