Today’s silk cocoon price in Shirahatti (26 October 2026): Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹740/kg, ranging from ₹300 to ₹775 per kg across 8 lots. BV is up ₹11 from yesterday’s ₹729/kg.
The Shirahatti government silk cocoon market transacted 8 lots covering 374 kg of bi-voltine cocoons today. Bi-voltine cocoons, prized for their longer, finer filament, continue to command a price premium owing to their suitability for export-grade silk yarn production.
Shirahatti Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 26/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 8 | 374 | ₹300 | ₹775 | ₹740 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 26 October 2026, bi-voltine cocoons at Shirahatti government market averaged ₹740/kg (₹300–₹775).
A total of 8 bi-voltine lots covering 374 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
- Chintamani Silk Cocoon Market – 26 October 2026
- Chikkaballapur Silk Cocoon Market – 26 October 2026
- Santemarahalli Silk Cocoon Market – 26 October 2026
- Shirahatti 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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