Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (18 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹723/kg (₹579–₹806) across 32 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹890/kg (₹633–₹1000) across 76 lots. CB is up ₹8 from yesterday’s ₹715/kg. BV is down ₹32 from yesterday’s ₹922/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 32 CB lots (1588.06 kg) and 76 BV lots (6647.98 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: 18/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 32 | 1588.06 | ₹579 | ₹806 | ₹723 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 76 | 6647.98 | ₹633 | ₹1000 | ₹890 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹723/kg (₹579–₹806).
A total of 32 cross-breed lots covering 1588.06 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹890/kg (₹633–₹1000) across 76 lots on 18 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 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.
