Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (23 October 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹530/kg (₹390–₹663) across 45 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹745/kg (₹607–₹823) across 60 lots. CB is up ₹4 from yesterday’s ₹526/kg. BV is down ₹30 from yesterday’s ₹775/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 45 CB lots (2065.82 kg) and 60 BV lots (4467.16 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: 23/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 45 | 2065.82 | ₹390 | ₹663 | ₹530 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 60 | 4467.16 | ₹607 | ₹823 | ₹745 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 23 October 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹530/kg (₹390–₹663).
A total of 45 cross-breed lots covering 2065.82 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹745/kg (₹607–₹823) across 60 lots on 23 October 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 23 October 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 23 October 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 23 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.

