Today’s silk cocoon price in Channapatna (18 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹603/kg, ranging from ₹366 to ₹655 per kg across 79 lots. CB is down ₹22 from yesterday’s ₹625/kg.
The Channapatna government silk cocoon market transacted 79 lots covering 2539.78 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
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Date: 18/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 79 | 2539.78 | ₹366 | ₹655 | ₹603 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Channapatna government market averaged ₹603/kg (₹366–₹655).
A total of 79 cross-breed lots covering 2539.78 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
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – 18 October 2026
- Channapatna 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.
