Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (19 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹688/kg (₹580–₹763) across 150 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹773/kg (₹662–₹844) across 10 lots. CB is up ₹36 from the last trading day’s ₹652/kg. BV is down ₹24 from the last trading day’s ₹797/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 150 CB lots (4728 kg) and 10 BV lots (431 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.
Kanakapura Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 19/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 150 | 4728 | ₹580 | ₹763 | ₹688 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 10 | 431 | ₹662 | ₹844 | ₹773 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 19 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹688/kg (₹580–₹763).
A total of 150 cross-breed lots covering 4728 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹773/kg (₹662–₹844) across 10 lots on 19 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Kanakapura 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.
