Today’s silk cocoon price in Sidlaghatta (13 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹687/kg (₹501–₹770) across 481 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹779/kg (₹613–₹890) across 14 lots. CB is down ₹8 from yesterday’s ₹695/kg. BV is down ₹53 from yesterday’s ₹832/kg.
The Sidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 481 CB lots (25207 kg) and 14 BV lots (540 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: 13/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 481 | 25207 | ₹501 | ₹770 | ₹687 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 14 | 540 | ₹613 | ₹890 | ₹779 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 13 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Sidlaghatta government market averaged ₹687/kg (₹501–₹770).
A total of 481 cross-breed lots covering 25207 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Sidlaghatta averaged ₹779/kg (₹613–₹890) across 14 lots on 13 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 13 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 13 August 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 13 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.
