Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (21 July 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹615/kg (₹440–₹692) across 199 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹766/kg (₹544–₹816) across 15 lots. CB is down ₹4 from yesterday’s ₹619/kg. BV is up ₹27 from yesterday’s ₹739/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 199 CB lots (7467 kg) and 15 BV lots (610 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: 21/07/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 199 | 7467 | ₹440 | ₹692 | ₹615 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 15 | 610 | ₹544 | ₹816 | ₹766 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 21 July 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹615/kg (₹440–₹692).
A total of 199 cross-breed lots covering 7467 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹766/kg (₹544–₹816) across 15 lots on 21 July 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 21 July 2026
- Shidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 21 July 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 21 July 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 20 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.