Today’s silk cocoon price in Shirahatti (13 August 2026): Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹350/kg, ranging from ₹350 to ₹350 per kg across 1 lots. BV is down ₹194 from yesterday’s ₹544/kg.
The Shirahatti government silk cocoon market transacted 1 lots covering 9 kg of bi-voltine cocoons today. BV cocoons, prized for their longer, finer filament, command a consistent premium owing to their suitability for high-quality silk yarn production.
Shirahatti Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 13/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 1 | 9 | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
BV cocoons at Shirahatti averaged ₹350/kg (₹350–₹350) across 1 lots on 13 August 2026.
BV cocoons have longer, finer, more uniform filament and higher renditta, making them preferred for export-grade raw silk — so they consistently fetch a price premium over CB cocoons.
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.
