Today’s silk cocoon price in Kollegal (05 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹676/kg, ranging from ₹555 to ₹748 per kg across 192 lots.
The Kollegal government silk cocoon market transacted 192 lots covering 11649.93 kg of cross-breed cocoons today. Karnataka’s sericulture farmers depend on these daily government auctions for transparent price discovery, with rates driven by cocoon quality, shell ratio and demand from silk reelers.
Kollegal Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 05/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 192 | 11649.93 | ₹555 | ₹748 | ₹676 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 05 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kollegal government market averaged ₹676/kg (₹555–₹748).
A total of 192 cross-breed lots covering 11649.93 kg were traded.
BV cocoons have longer, finer, more uniform filament and higher renditta, making them preferred for export-grade raw silk — so they consistently fetch a price premium over CB cocoons.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 05 August 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 05 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 05 August 2026
- 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.
