Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (21 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹715/kg (₹566–₹765) across 37 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹869/kg (₹423–₹969) across 37 lots. CB is up ₹23 from yesterday’s ₹692/kg. BV is down ₹22 from yesterday’s ₹891/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 37 CB lots (1841.39 kg) and 37 BV lots (2794.39 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: 21/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 37 | 1841.39 | ₹566 | ₹765 | ₹715 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 37 | 2794.39 | ₹423 | ₹969 | ₹869 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 21 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹715/kg (₹566–₹765).
A total of 37 cross-breed lots covering 1841.39 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹869/kg (₹423–₹969) across 37 lots on 21 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 21 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 21 August 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 21 August 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.
