Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (26 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹725/kg (₹596–₹806) across 127 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹837/kg (₹750–₹875) across 11 lots. CB is up ₹26 from yesterday’s ₹699/kg. BV is up ₹49 from yesterday’s ₹788/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 127 CB lots (4293 kg) and 11 BV lots (234 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: 26/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 127 | 4293 | ₹596 | ₹806 | ₹725 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 11 | 234 | ₹750 | ₹875 | ₹837 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 26 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹725/kg (₹596–₹806).
A total of 127 cross-breed lots covering 4293 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹837/kg (₹750–₹875) across 11 lots on 26 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 26 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 26 August 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 26 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.
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