Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (09 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹596/kg (₹486–₹669) across 229 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹706/kg (₹620–₹755) across 5 lots. CB is down ₹7 from yesterday’s ₹603/kg. BV is up ₹23 from yesterday’s ₹683/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 229 CB lots (9865 kg) and 5 BV lots (239 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: 09/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 229 | 9865 | ₹486 | ₹669 | ₹596 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 5 | 239 | ₹620 | ₹755 | ₹706 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 09 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹596/kg (₹486–₹669).
A total of 229 cross-breed lots covering 9865 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹706/kg (₹620–₹755) across 5 lots on 09 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 09 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 09 October 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 09 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.

