Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (20 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹680/kg (₹400–₹752) across 176 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹801/kg (₹766–₹836) across 6 lots. CB is down ₹8 from yesterday’s ₹688/kg. BV is up ₹28 from yesterday’s ₹773/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 176 CB lots (5274 kg) and 6 BV lots (159 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: 20/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 176 | 5274 | ₹400 | ₹752 | ₹680 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 6 | 159 | ₹766 | ₹836 | ₹801 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 20 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹680/kg (₹400–₹752).
A total of 176 cross-breed lots covering 5274 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹801/kg (₹766–₹836) across 6 lots on 20 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 20 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 20 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 20 August 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.
