Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (05 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹589/kg (₹430–₹700) across 272 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹745/kg (₹580–₹841) across 13 lots. CB is down ₹44 from yesterday’s ₹633/kg. BV is down ₹57 from yesterday’s ₹802/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 272 CB lots (11337 kg) and 13 BV lots (383 kg). Bi-voltine cocoons continue to command a premium over cross-breed due to their superior thread quality and demand from export-grade silk reelers.
Kanakapura Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 05/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 272 | 11337 | ₹430 | ₹700 | ₹589 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 13 | 383 | ₹580 | ₹841 | ₹745 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 05 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹589/kg (₹430–₹700).
A total of 272 cross-breed lots covering 11337 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹745/kg (₹580–₹841) across 13 lots on 05 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market 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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