Today’s silk cocoon price in Sidlaghatta (18 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹778/kg (₹622–₹850) across 362 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹894/kg (₹762–₹978) across 20 lots. CB is down ₹2 from yesterday’s ₹780/kg. BV is up ₹52 from yesterday’s ₹842/kg.
The Sidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 362 CB lots (17820 kg) and 20 BV lots (1090 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.
Sidlaghatta Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 18/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 362 | 17820 | ₹622 | ₹850 | ₹778 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 20 | 1090 | ₹762 | ₹978 | ₹894 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 18 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Sidlaghatta government market averaged ₹778/kg (₹622–₹850).
A total of 362 cross-breed lots covering 17820 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Sidlaghatta averaged ₹894/kg (₹762–₹978) across 20 lots on 18 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Kolar Silk Cocoon Market – 18 September 2026
- Sidlaghatta 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.
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