Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (11 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹634/kg (₹515–₹702) across 175 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹758/kg (₹592–₹812) across 20 lots. CB is up ₹5 from yesterday’s ₹629/kg. BV is down ₹6 from yesterday’s ₹764/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 175 CB lots (5804.0 kg) and 20 BV lots (658.0 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: 11/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 175 | 5804.0 | ₹515 | ₹702 | ₹634 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 20 | 658.0 | ₹592 | ₹812 | ₹758 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 11 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹634/kg (₹515–₹702).
A total of 175 cross-breed lots covering 5804.0 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹758/kg (₹592–₹812) across 20 lots on 11 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 11 August 2026
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 11 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 11 August 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.
