Today’s silk cocoon price in Malavalli (19 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹645/kg, ranging from ₹500 to ₹699 per kg across 42 lots. CB is up ₹25 from the last trading day’s ₹620/kg.
The Malavalli government silk cocoon market transacted 42 lots covering 1196 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: 19/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 42 | 1196 | ₹500 | ₹699 | ₹645 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 19 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Malavalli government market averaged ₹645/kg (₹500–₹699).
A total of 42 cross-breed lots covering 1196 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 – 19 August 2026
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – previous trading 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.
