Today’s silk cocoon price in Santemarahalli (11 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹582/kg, ranging from ₹570 to ₹590 per kg across 2 lots. CB is up ₹2 from yesterday’s ₹580/kg.
The Santemarahalli government silk cocoon market transacted 2 lots covering 10.0 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.
Santemarahalli Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
ಸಂತೇಮರಹಳ್ಳಿ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಗೂಡು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ ಧಾರಣೆ
Date: 11/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 2 | 10.0 | ₹570 | ₹590 | ₹582 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 11 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Santemarahalli government market averaged ₹582/kg (₹570–₹590).
A total of 2 cross-breed lots covering 10.0 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 – 11 August 2026
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 11 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 11 August 2026
- Santemarahalli 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.
