Today’s silk cocoon price in Sidlaghatta (19 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹737/kg (₹600–₹800) across 330 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹842/kg (₹760–₹911) across 6 lots. CB is up ₹28 from the last trading day’s ₹709/kg. BV is up ₹33 from the last trading day’s ₹809/kg.
The Sidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 330 CB lots (16730 kg) and 6 BV lots (426 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: 19/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 330 | 16730 | ₹600 | ₹800 | ₹737 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 6 | 426 | ₹760 | ₹911 | ₹842 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 19 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Sidlaghatta government market averaged ₹737/kg (₹600–₹800).
A total of 330 cross-breed lots covering 16730 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Sidlaghatta averaged ₹842/kg (₹760–₹911) across 6 lots on 19 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 19 August 2026
- Vijayapura Silk Cocoon Market – 19 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.
