Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (19 July 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹611/kg (₹430–₹674) across 240 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹737/kg (₹660–₹816) across 17 lots. CB is down ₹17 from yesterday’s ₹628/kg. BV rate is unchanged from yesterday’s ₹737/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 240 CB lots (8574 kg) and 17 BV lots (558 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: 19/07/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 240 | 8574 | ₹430 | ₹674 | ₹611 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 17 | 558 | ₹660 | ₹816 | ₹737 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 19 July 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹611/kg (₹430–₹674).
A total of 240 cross-breed lots covering 8574 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹737/kg (₹660–₹816) across 17 lots on 19 July 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 19 July 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 19 July 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 19 July 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 July 2026 (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.
