Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (19 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹593/kg (₹405–₹693) across 219 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹719/kg (₹512–₹807) across 16 lots. CB is down ₹15 from yesterday’s ₹608/kg. BV is down ₹24 from yesterday’s ₹743/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 219 CB lots (8876 kg) and 16 BV lots (628 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: 19/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 219 | 8876 | ₹405 | ₹693 | ₹593 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 16 | 628 | ₹512 | ₹807 | ₹719 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 19 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹593/kg (₹405–₹693).
A total of 219 cross-breed lots covering 8876 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹719/kg (₹512–₹807) across 16 lots on 19 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – 19 October 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 19 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.
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