Today’s silk cocoon price in Shirahatti (12 August 2026): Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹544/kg, ranging from ₹200 to ₹630 per kg across 5 lots.
The Shirahatti government silk cocoon market transacted 5 lots covering 158 kg of bi-voltine cocoons today. BV cocoons, prized for their longer, finer filament, command a consistent premium owing to their suitability for high-quality silk yarn production.
Shirahatti Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 12/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 5 | 158 | ₹200 | ₹630 | ₹544 |
Frequently Asked Questions
BV cocoons at Shirahatti averaged ₹544/kg (₹200–₹630) across 5 lots on 12 August 2026.
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 – 12 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 12 August 2026
- 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.
