Today’s silk cocoon price in Kollegal (18 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹647/kg, ranging from ₹501 to ₹715 per kg across 222 lots. CB is down ₹32 from yesterday’s ₹679/kg.
The Kollegal government silk cocoon market transacted 222 lots covering 14450.56 kg of cross-breed cocoons today. Karnataka’s sericulture farmers depend on these daily government auctions for transparent price discovery, with rates driven by cocoon quality, shell ratio and demand from silk reelers.
Kollegal Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 18/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 222 | 14450.56 | ₹501 | ₹715 | ₹647 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kollegal government market averaged ₹647/kg (₹501–₹715).
A total of 222 cross-breed lots covering 14450.56 kg were traded.
BV cocoons have longer, finer, more uniform filament and higher renditta, making them preferred for export-grade raw silk — so they consistently fetch a price premium over CB cocoons.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 October 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 18 October 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 18 October 2026
- Kollegal 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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