Today’s silk cocoon price in Kolar (17 August 2026): Cross-breed (CB) average ₹685/kg (₹556–₹718) across 36 lots; Bi-voltine (BV) average ₹853/kg (₹523–₹919) across 62 lots. CB is up ₹52 from yesterday’s ₹633/kg. BV is up ₹4 from yesterday’s ₹849/kg.
The Kolar government silk cocoon market recorded active trading in both cross-breed and bi-voltine varieties today, transacting 36 CB lots (1701.72 kg) and 62 BV lots (4347.63 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.
Kolar Government Silk Cocoon Market Daily Rate Report
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Date: 17/08/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
On 17 August 2026, cross-breed cocoons at Kolar government market averaged ₹685/kg (₹556–₹718).
A total of 36 cross-breed lots covering 1701.72 kg were traded.
BV cocoons at Kolar averaged ₹853/kg (₹523–₹919) across 62 lots on 17 August 2026.
Also Read – Today’s Other Market Rates
- Channapatna Silk Cocoon Market – 17 August 2026
- Malavalli Silk Cocoon Market – 17 August 2026
- Kanakapura Silk Cocoon Market – 17 August 2026
- Kolar 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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