Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (16 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹721/kg (₹522–₹777) across 191 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹803/kg (₹688–₹867) across 10 lots. CB is down ₹3 from yesterday’s ₹724/kg. BV is up ₹3 from yesterday’s ₹800/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 191 CB lots (7108 kg) and 10 BV lots (238 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: 16/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 191 | 7108 | ₹522 | ₹777 | ₹721 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 10 | 238 | ₹688 | ₹867 | ₹803 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 16 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹721/kg (₹522–₹777).
A total of 191 cross-breed lots covering 7108 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹803/kg (₹688–₹867) across 10 lots on 16 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 16 September 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 16 September 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 16 September 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.
