Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (12 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹654/kg (₹515–₹707) across 23 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹844/kg (₹646–₹927) across 91 lots. CB is up ₹24 from yesterday’s ₹630/kg. BV is up ₹7 from yesterday’s ₹837/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 23 CB lots (976 kg) and 91 BV lots (7160 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.
Kolar Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 12/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 23 | 976 | ₹515 | ₹707 | ₹654 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 91 | 7160 | ₹646 | ₹927 | ₹844 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 12 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹654/kg (₹515–₹707).
A total of 23 cross-breed lots covering 976 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹844/kg (₹646–₹927) across 91 lots on 12 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- 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.
