Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (17 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹668/kg (₹489–₹741) across 19 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹826/kg (₹461–₹896) across 50 lots. CB is down ₹14 from yesterday’s ₹682/kg. BV is up ₹45 from yesterday’s ₹781/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 19 CB lots (956.01 kg) and 50 BV lots (4225.05 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.
Kolar Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 17/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 19 | 956.01 | ₹489 | ₹741 | ₹668 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 50 | 4225.05 | ₹461 | ₹896 | ₹826 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 17 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹668/kg (₹489–₹741).
A total of 19 cross-breed lots covering 956.01 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹826/kg (₹461–₹896) across 50 lots on 17 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 17 October 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 17 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 17 October 2026
- Kolar 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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