Today’s silk cocoon price in Sidlaghatta (5 September 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹783/kg (₹520–₹887) across 283 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹907/kg (₹838–₹1020) across 16 lots. CB is down ₹15 from yesterday’s ₹798/kg. BV is up ₹5 from yesterday’s ₹902/kg.
The Sidlaghatta government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 283 CB lots (14749 kg) and 16 BV lots (886 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: 05/09/2026
| Variety | Lots | Qty (kg) | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Breed (CB) – ಮಿಶ್ರತಳಿ | 283 | 14749 | ₹520 | ₹887 | ₹783 |
| Bi-Voltine (BV) – ದ್ವಿತಳಿ | 16 | 886 | ₹838 | ₹1020 | ₹907 |

Frequently Asked Questions
On 5 September 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Sidlaghatta government market averaged ₹783/kg (₹520–₹887).
A total of 283 cross-breed lots covering 14749 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Sidlaghatta averaged ₹907/kg (₹838–₹1020) across 16 lots on 5 September 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market – 5 September 2026
- Kollegal Silk Cocoon Market – 5 September 2026
- Kyalanuru Silk Cocoon Market – 5 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.

