Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (12 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹641/kg (₹477–₹723) across 151 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹806/kg (₹500–₹850) across 10 lots. CB is up ₹33 from yesterday’s ₹608/kg. BV is up ₹123 from yesterday’s ₹683/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 151 CB lots (5672 kg) and 10 BV lots (368 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: 12/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 151 | 5672 | ₹477 | ₹723 | ₹641 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 10 | 368 | ₹500 | ₹850 | ₹806 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 12 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹641/kg (₹477–₹723).
A total of 151 cross-breed lots covering 5672 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹806/kg (₹500–₹850) across 10 lots on 12 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 12 October 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 12 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 12 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.
