Today’s silk cocoon price in Shirahatti (18 September 2026): Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹729/kg, ranging from ₹300 to ₹830 per kg across 6 lots. BV is up ₹50 from yesterday’s ₹679/kg.
The Shirahatti government silk cocoon market transacted 6 lots covering 204 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.
Shirahatti Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 18/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 6 | 204 | ₹300 | ₹830 | ₹729 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 September 2026, bi-voltine cocoons at Shirahatti government market averaged ₹729/kg (₹300–₹830).
A total of 6 bi-voltine lots covering 204 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
- Sidlaghatta Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Shirahatti 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.
