Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (14 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹627/kg (₹488–₹710) across 245 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹768/kg (₹625–₹822) across 10 lots. CB is down ₹4 from yesterday’s ₹631/kg. BV is down ₹2 from yesterday’s ₹770/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 245 CB lots (7684 kg) and 10 BV lots (185 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: 14/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 245 | 7684 | ₹488 | ₹710 | ₹627 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 10 | 185 | ₹625 | ₹822 | ₹768 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 14 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹627/kg (₹488–₹710).
A total of 245 cross-breed lots covering 7684 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹768/kg (₹625–₹822) across 10 lots on 14 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 14 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 14 August 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 14 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.
