Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (13 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹631/kg (₹444–₹702) across 172 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹770/kg (₹602–₹856) across 12 lots. CB is down ₹3 from yesterday’s ₹634/kg. BV is up ₹7 from yesterday’s ₹763/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 172 CB lots (5323 kg) and 12 BV lots (319 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: 13/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 172 | 5323 | ₹444 | ₹702 | ₹631 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 12 | 319 | ₹602 | ₹856 | ₹770 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 13 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹631/kg (₹444–₹702).
A total of 172 cross-breed lots covering 5323 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹770/kg (₹602–₹856) across 12 lots on 13 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 13 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 13 August 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 13 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.
