Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (15 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹724/kg (₹605–₹788) across 125 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹800/kg (₹755–₹832) across 5 lots. CB is up ₹2 from yesterday’s ₹722/kg. BV is down ₹24 from yesterday’s ₹824/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 125 CB lots (4537 kg) and 5 BV lots (111 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
ಕನಕಪುರ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 15/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 125 | 4537 | ₹605 | ₹788 | ₹724 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 5 | 111 | ₹755 | ₹832 | ₹800 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 15 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹724/kg (₹605–₹788).
A total of 125 cross-breed lots covering 4537 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹800/kg (₹755–₹832) across 5 lots on 15 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – 15 September 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 15 September 2026
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 15 September 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.

