Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (16 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹682/kg (₹440–₹732) across 42 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹781/kg (₹610–₹927) across 77 lots. CB is up ₹5 from yesterday’s ₹677/kg. BV is down ₹29 from yesterday’s ₹810/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 42 CB lots (1999.56 kg) and 77 BV lots (6108.36 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: 16/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 42 | 1999.56 | ₹440 | ₹732 | ₹682 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 77 | 6108.36 | ₹610 | ₹927 | ₹781 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 16 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹682/kg (₹440–₹732).
A total of 42 cross-breed lots covering 1999.56 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹781/kg (₹610–₹927) across 77 lots on 16 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 16 October 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 16 October 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 16 October 2026
- Kolar 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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