Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (21 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹560/kg (₹388–₹647) across 178 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹715/kg (₹570–₹800) across 7 lots. CB is down ₹29 from yesterday’s ₹589/kg. BV is up ₹51 from yesterday’s ₹664/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 178 CB lots (7823 kg) and 7 BV lots (181 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: 21/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 178 | 7823 | ₹388 | ₹647 | ₹560 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 7 | 181 | ₹570 | ₹800 | ₹715 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 21 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹560/kg (₹388–₹647).
A total of 178 cross-breed lots covering 7823 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹715/kg (₹570–₹800) across 7 lots on 21 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 21 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 21 October 2026
- Kyalanuru Silk Cocoon Market – 21 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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