Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (08 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹603/kg (₹408–₹673) across 212 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹683/kg (₹500–₹745) across 10 lots. CB is up ₹34 from yesterday’s ₹569/kg. BV is down ₹115 from yesterday’s ₹798/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 212 CB lots (9026 kg) and 10 BV lots (274 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: 08/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 212 | 9026 | ₹408 | ₹673 | ₹603 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 10 | 274 | ₹500 | ₹745 | ₹683 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 08 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹603/kg (₹408–₹673).
A total of 212 cross-breed lots covering 9026 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹683/kg (₹500–₹745) across 10 lots on 08 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 08 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 08 October 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 08 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.
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