Today’s silk cocoon price in Chikkaballapur (26 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹699/kg, ranging from ₹670 to ₹721 per kg across 8 lots. CB is down ₹66 from yesterday’s ₹765/kg.
The Chikkaballapur government silk cocoon market transacted 8 lots covering 279 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.
Chikkaballapur Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
ಚಿಕ್ಕಬಳ್ಳಾಪುರ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 26/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 8 | 279 | ₹670 | ₹721 | ₹699 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 26 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Chikkaballapur government market averaged ₹699/kg (₹670–₹721).
A total of 8 cross-breed lots covering 279 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
- Shirahatti Silk Cocoon Market – 26 October 2026
- Santemarahalli Silk Cocoon Market – 26 October 2026
- Chikkaballapur 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.
