Today’s silk cocoon price in Channapatna (05 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹602/kg, ranging from ₹370 to ₹635 per kg across 34 lots.
The Channapatna government silk cocoon market transacted 34 lots covering 972.76 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.
Channapatna Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
ಚನ್ನಪಟ್ಟಣ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 05/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 34 | 972.76 | ₹370 | ₹635 | ₹602 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 05 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Channapatna government market averaged ₹602/kg (₹370–₹635).
A total of 34 cross-breed lots covering 972.76 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
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 05 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 05 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 05 August 2026
- 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.
