Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (17 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹633/kg (₹413–₹707) across 240 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹701/kg (₹640–₹777) across 5 lots. CB is down ₹12 from yesterday’s ₹645/kg. BV is down ₹30 from yesterday’s ₹731/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 240 CB lots (9707 kg) and 5 BV lots (118 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: 17/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 240 | 9707 | ₹413 | ₹707 | ₹633 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 5 | 118 | ₹640 | ₹777 | ₹701 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 17 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹633/kg (₹413–₹707).
A total of 240 cross-breed lots covering 9707 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹701/kg (₹640–₹777) across 5 lots on 17 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 17 October 2026
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 17 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 17 October 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.
