Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (18 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹677/kg (₹402–₹733) across 16 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹861/kg (₹668–₹941) across 60 lots. CB is down ₹8 from yesterday’s ₹685/kg. BV is up ₹8 from yesterday’s ₹853/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 16 CB lots (617.75 kg) and 60 BV lots (4051.53 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: 18/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 16 | 617.75 | ₹402 | ₹733 | ₹677 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 60 | 4051.53 | ₹668 | ₹941 | ₹861 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹677/kg (₹402–₹733).
A total of 16 cross-breed lots covering 617.75 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹861/kg (₹668–₹941) across 60 lots on 18 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 18 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 18 August 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 18 August 2026
- Kolar 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.
