Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (18 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹711/kg (₹559–₹753) across 38 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹824/kg (₹526–₹883) across 56 lots. CB is up ₹43 from yesterday’s ₹668/kg. BV is down ₹2 from yesterday’s ₹826/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 38 CB lots (1736.56 kg) and 56 BV lots (4672.31 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: 18/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 38 | 1736.56 | ₹559 | ₹753 | ₹711 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 56 | 4672.31 | ₹526 | ₹883 | ₹824 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹711/kg (₹559–₹753).
A total of 38 cross-breed lots covering 1736.56 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹824/kg (₹526–₹883) across 56 lots on 18 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 18 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.
