Today’s silk cocoon price in Kanakapura (6 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹731/kg (₹519–₹803) across 120 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹826/kg (₹799–₹868) across 6 lots. CB is down ₹24 from yesterday’s ₹755/kg. BV is down ₹39 from yesterday’s ₹865/kg.
The Kanakapura government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 120 CB lots (4284 kg) and 6 BV lots (172 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: 06/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 120 | 4284 | ₹519 | ₹803 | ₹731 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 6 | 172 | ₹799 | ₹868 | ₹826 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 6 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kanakapura government market averaged ₹731/kg (₹519–₹803).
A total of 120 cross-breed lots covering 4284 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kanakapura averaged ₹826/kg (₹799–₹868) across 6 lots on 6 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 6 September 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 6 September 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 6 September 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.

