Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (20 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹639/kg (₹486–₹716) across 24 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹780/kg (₹660–₹838) across 108 lots. CB is down ₹13 from yesterday’s ₹652/kg. BV is down ₹16 from yesterday’s ₹796/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 24 CB lots (1070.51 kg) and 108 BV lots (10042.21 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
ಕೋಲಾರ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 20/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 24 | 1070.51 | ₹486 | ₹716 | ₹639 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 108 | 10042.21 | ₹660 | ₹838 | ₹780 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 20 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹639/kg (₹486–₹716).
A total of 24 cross-breed lots covering 1070.51 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹780/kg (₹660–₹838) across 108 lots on 20 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 20 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 20 October 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 20 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.
