Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (1 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹754/kg (₹633–₹818) across 127 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹864/kg (₹855–₹869) across 7 lots. CB is up ₹24 from yesterday’s ₹730/kg. BV rate is unchanged from yesterday’s ₹864/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 127 CB lots (4084 kg) and 7 BV lots (213 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: 01/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 127 | 4084 | ₹633 | ₹818 | ₹754 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 7 | 213 | ₹855 | ₹869 | ₹864 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 1 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹754/kg (₹633–₹818).
A total of 127 cross-breed lots covering 4084 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹864/kg (₹855–₹869) across 7 lots on 1 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Hindupur Silk Cocoon Market – 1 September 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.

