Today’s silk cocoon price in Malavalli (16 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹670/kg, ranging from ₹450 to ₹742 per kg across 73 lots. CB is down ₹20 from yesterday’s ₹690/kg.
The Malavalli government silk cocoon market transacted 73 lots covering 2262.79 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.
Malavalli Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 16/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 73 | 2262.79 | ₹450 | ₹742 | ₹670 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 16 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Malavalli government market averaged ₹670/kg (₹450–₹742).
A total of 73 cross-breed lots covering 2262.79 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 – 16 September 2026
- Mysuru Silk Cocoon Market – 16 September 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 16 September 2026
- Malavalli 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.
