Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (18 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹719/kg (₹489–₹775) across 212 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹811/kg (₹751–₹845) across 13 lots. CB is down ₹7 from yesterday’s ₹726/kg. BV is down ₹9 from yesterday’s ₹820/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 212 CB lots (7657 kg) and 13 BV lots (501 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: 18/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 212 | 7657 | ₹489 | ₹775 | ₹719 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 13 | 501 | ₹751 | ₹845 | ₹811 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹719/kg (₹489–₹775).
A total of 212 cross-breed lots covering 7657 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹811/kg (₹751–₹845) across 13 lots on 18 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – 18 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.
