Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (31 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹730/kg (₹505–₹788) across 125 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹864/kg (₹810–₹891) across 12 lots. CB is up ₹3 from yesterday’s ₹727/kg. BV is up ₹7 from yesterday’s ₹857/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 125 CB lots (3867 kg) and 12 BV lots (398 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: 31/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 125 | 3867 | ₹505 | ₹788 | ₹730 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 12 | 398 | ₹810 | ₹891 | ₹864 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 31 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹730/kg (₹505–₹788).
A total of 125 cross-breed lots covering 3867 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹864/kg (₹810–₹891) across 12 lots on 31 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 31 August 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 31 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 31 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.
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