Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (16 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹633/kg (₹400–₹718) across 46 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹849/kg (₹355–₹914) across 120 lots. CB is up ₹2 from the last trading day’s ₹631/kg. BV is up ₹8 from the last trading day’s ₹841/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 46 CB lots (1847.63 kg) and 120 BV lots (8040.52 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.
Kolar Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
ಕೋಲಾರ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 16/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 46 | 1847.63 | ₹400 | ₹718 | ₹633 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 120 | 8040.52 | ₹355 | ₹914 | ₹849 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 16 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹633/kg (₹400–₹718).
A total of 46 cross-breed lots covering 1847.63 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹849/kg (₹355–₹914) across 120 lots on 16 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 16 August 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 16 August 2026
- Kyalanuru Silk Cocoon Market – 16 August 2026
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – previous trading 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.
