Today’s silk cocoon price in Sidlaghatta (20 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹754/kg (₹595–₹818) across 235 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹870/kg (₹856–₹908) across 6 lots. CB is up ₹17 from yesterday’s ₹737/kg. BV is up ₹28 from yesterday’s ₹842/kg.
The Sidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 235 CB lots (12290 kg) and 6 BV lots (341 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: 20/08/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 235 | 12290 | ₹595 | ₹818 | ₹754 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 6 | 341 | ₹856 | ₹908 | ₹870 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On 20 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Sidlaghatta government market averaged ₹754/kg (₹595–₹818).
A total of 235 cross-breed lots covering 12290 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Sidlaghatta averaged ₹870/kg (₹856–₹908) across 6 lots on 20 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 20 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 20 August 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 20 August 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.
