Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (03 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹651/kg (₹366–₹742) across 198 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹814/kg (₹800–₹828) across 4 lots. CB is down ₹9 from yesterday’s ₹660/kg. BV is up ₹26 from yesterday’s ₹788/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 198 CB lots (8077 kg) and 4 BV lots (186 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: 03/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 198 | 8077 | ₹366 | ₹742 | ₹651 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 4 | 186 | ₹800 | ₹828 | ₹814 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 03 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹651/kg (₹366–₹742).
A total of 198 cross-breed lots covering 8077 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹814/kg (₹800–₹828) across 4 lots on 03 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – 03 October 2026
- Kyalanuru Silk Cocoon Market – 03 October 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.

