Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (19 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹702/kg (₹452–₹777) across 210 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹818/kg (₹777–₹848) across 10 lots. CB is down ₹17 from yesterday’s ₹719/kg. BV is up ₹7 from yesterday’s ₹811/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 210 CB lots (7796 kg) and 10 BV lots (410 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: 19/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 210 | 7796 | ₹452 | ₹777 | ₹702 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 10 | 410 | ₹777 | ₹848 | ₹818 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 19 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹702/kg (₹452–₹777).
A total of 210 cross-breed lots covering 7796 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹818/kg (₹777–₹848) across 10 lots on 19 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Kyalanuru Silk Cocoon Market – 19 September 2026
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – 19 September 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 19 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.

