Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (18 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹608/kg (₹485–₹688) across 274 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹743/kg (₹400–₹808) across 17 lots. CB is down ₹25 from yesterday’s ₹633/kg. BV is up ₹42 from yesterday’s ₹701/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 274 CB lots (11335 kg) and 17 BV lots (617 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: 18/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 274 | 11335 | ₹485 | ₹688 | ₹608 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 17 | 617 | ₹400 | ₹808 | ₹743 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹608/kg (₹485–₹688).
A total of 274 cross-breed lots covering 11335 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹743/kg (₹400–₹808) across 17 lots on 18 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 18 October 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 18 October 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 18 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.
