The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties on 05/08/2026. Cross-breed (CB) cocoons traded across 146 lots totalling 5574 kg, with prices ranging ₹401 to ₹673 per kg and an average of ₹591/kg. Bi-voltine (BV) cocoons, valued for their superior thread quality, saw 12 lots traded totalling 271 kg at ₹563–₹747, averaging ₹678/kg. The BV price premium over CB reflects strong demand for export-grade silk yarn among Karnataka’s sericulture farmers, who continue to rely on daily government market auctions for transparent price discovery.
Kanakapura Government Report
ಕನಕಪುರ ಗೂಡು ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 05/08/2026
Cross-Breed ಗೂಡು
Lots: 146
Qty: 5574 kg
Min: ₹401
Max: ₹673
Avg: ₹591
Bi-Voltine ಗೂಡು
Lots: 12
Qty: 271 kg
Min: ₹563
Max: ₹747
Avg: ₹678
Rates are government-regulated and published as-is.
