Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (06 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹569/kg (₹350–₹682) across 301 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹798/kg (₹611–₹833) across 11 lots. CB is down ₹20 from yesterday’s ₹589/kg. BV is up ₹53 from yesterday’s ₹745/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 301 CB lots (12368 kg) and 11 BV lots (495 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
ಕನಕಪುರ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 06/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 301 | 12368 | ₹350 | ₹682 | ₹569 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 11 | 495 | ₹611 | ₹833 | ₹798 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 06 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹569/kg (₹350–₹682).
A total of 301 cross-breed lots covering 12368 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹798/kg (₹611–₹833) across 11 lots on 06 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 06 October 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 06 October 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 06 October 2026
- Kanakapura 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.

