Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (17 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹652/kg (₹500–₹718) across 156 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹797/kg (₹605–₹839) across 17 lots. CB is up ₹28 from yesterday’s ₹624/kg. BV is up ₹26 from yesterday’s ₹771/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 156 CB lots (5247 kg) and 17 BV lots (578 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: 17/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 156 | 5247 | ₹500 | ₹718 | ₹652 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 17 | 578 | ₹605 | ₹839 | ₹797 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 17 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹652/kg (₹500–₹718).
A total of 156 cross-breed lots covering 5247 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹797/kg (₹605–₹839) across 17 lots on 17 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 17 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 17 August 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 17 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.
