Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (21 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹702/kg (₹560–₹779) across 164 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹791/kg (₹555–₹827) across 7 lots. CB is up ₹22 from yesterday’s ₹680/kg. BV is down ₹10 from yesterday’s ₹801/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 164 CB lots (5369 kg) and 7 BV lots (181 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: 21/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 164 | 5369 | ₹560 | ₹779 | ₹702 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 7 | 181 | ₹555 | ₹827 | ₹791 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 21 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹702/kg (₹560–₹779).
A total of 164 cross-breed lots covering 5369 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹791/kg (₹555–₹827) across 7 lots on 21 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 21 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 21 August 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 21 August 2026
- Kanakapura 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.
