Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (16 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹624/kg (₹475–₹713) across 320 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹771/kg (₹709–₹833) across 23 lots. CB is down ₹3 from the last trading day’s ₹627/kg. BV is up ₹3 from the last trading day’s ₹768/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 320 CB lots (9683 kg) and 23 BV lots (605 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
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Date: 16/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 320 | 9683 | ₹475 | ₹713 | ₹624 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 23 | 605 | ₹709 | ₹833 | ₹771 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 16 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹624/kg (₹475–₹713).
A total of 320 cross-breed lots covering 9683 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹771/kg (₹709–₹833) across 23 lots on 16 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 16 August 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 16 August 2026
- Kyalanuru Silk Cocoon Market – 16 August 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – previous trading 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.
