Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (20 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹589/kg (₹433–₹905) across 185 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹664/kg (₹566–₹750) across 4 lots. CB is down ₹4 from yesterday’s ₹593/kg. BV is down ₹55 from yesterday’s ₹719/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 185 CB lots (7804 kg) and 4 BV lots (125 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: 20/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 185 | 7804 | ₹433 | ₹905 | ₹589 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 4 | 125 | ₹566 | ₹750 | ₹664 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 20 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹589/kg (₹433–₹905).
A total of 185 cross-breed lots covering 7804 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹664/kg (₹566–₹750) across 4 lots on 20 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 20 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 20 October 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 20 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.
