Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (19 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹697/kg (₹535–₹748) across 16 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹857/kg (₹416–₹936) across 50 lots. CB is up ₹20 from the last trading day’s ₹677/kg. BV is down ₹4 from the last trading day’s ₹861/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 16 CB lots (721 kg) and 50 BV lots (3550 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: 19/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 16 | 721 | ₹535 | ₹748 | ₹697 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 50 | 3550 | ₹416 | ₹936 | ₹857 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 19 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹697/kg (₹535–₹748).
A total of 16 cross-breed lots covering 721 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹857/kg (₹416–₹936) across 50 lots on 19 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – previous trading 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.