Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (12 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹634/kg (₹522–₹692) across 138 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹763/kg (₹680–₹809) across 10 lots. CB is up ₹14 from yesterday’s ₹620/kg. BV is down ₹1 from yesterday’s ₹764/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 138 CB lots (4671 kg) and 10 BV lots (278 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: 12/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 138 | 4671 | ₹522 | ₹692 | ₹634 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 10 | 278 | ₹680 | ₹809 | ₹763 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 12 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹634/kg (₹522–₹692).
A total of 138 cross-breed lots covering 4671 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹763/kg (₹680–₹809) across 10 lots on 12 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 12 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.
