Today’s silk cocoon price in Mysuru (16 October 2026): Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹769/kg, ranging from ₹600 to ₹888 per kg across 61 lots. BV is down ₹7 from yesterday’s ₹776/kg.
The Mysuru government silk cocoon market transacted 61 lots covering 4126.85 kg of bi-voltine cocoons today. Bi-voltine cocoons, prized for their longer, finer filament, continue to command a price premium owing to their suitability for export-grade silk yarn production.
Mysuru Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 16/10/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 61 | 4126.85 | ₹600 | ₹888 | ₹769 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 16 October 2026, bi-voltine cocoons at Mysuru government market averaged ₹769/kg (₹600–₹888).
A total of 61 bi-voltine lots covering 4126.85 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
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.
