Today’s silk cocoon price in Ramanagara (18 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹676/kg (₹426–₹793) across 117 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹813/kg (₹597–₹911) across 262 lots. CB is up ₹14 from yesterday’s ₹662/kg. BV is up ₹41 from yesterday’s ₹772/kg.
The Ramanagara government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 117 CB lots (5675.19 kg) and 262 BV lots (21016.62 kg). Bi-voltine cocoons continue to command a premium over cross-breed due to their superior thread quality and demand from export-grade silk reelers.
Ramanagara Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 18/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 117 | 5675.19 | ₹426 | ₹793 | ₹676 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 262 | 21016.62 | ₹597 | ₹911 | ₹813 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Ramanagara government market averaged ₹676/kg (₹426–₹793).
A total of 117 cross-breed lots covering 5675.19 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Ramanagara averaged ₹813/kg (₹597–₹911) across 262 lots on 18 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 18 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 18 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 18 August 2026
- Ramanagara 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.