Today’s silk cocoon price in Kollegal (20 July 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹665/kg, ranging from ₹575 to ₹734 per kg across 247 lots. CB is down ₹1 from yesterday’s ₹666/kg.
The Kollegal government silk cocoon market transacted 247 lots covering 16523 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
ಕೊಳ್ಳೇಗಾಲ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 20/07/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 247 | 16523 | ₹575 | ₹734 | ₹665 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 20 July 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kollegal government market averaged ₹665/kg (₹575–₹734).
A total of 247 cross-breed lots covering 16523 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
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 20 July 2026
- Shidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 20 July 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 20 July 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 19 July 2026 (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.
