As global attention shifts toward emerging markets, Uzbekistan—strategically located in Central Asia—is drawing increasing international investment through its unique geographic advantages and progressively open economic policies. The country will host a series of major trade exhibitions in 2026, offering Chinese enterprises, particularly those with technological expertise, exceptional opportunities to expand into new markets.
These exhibitions span multiple critical sectors including construction materials, household goods, agriculture, food packaging, metallurgy, industrial manufacturing, textiles, energy, environmental protection, building technologies, electronics, and HVAC systems—demonstrating Uzbekistan's economic diversification and robust demand.
With abundant natural resources and a young population, Uzbekistan is actively pursuing economic reforms to attract foreign investment and achieve industrial modernization. The 2026 exhibition schedule represents a strategic initiative to facilitate international business connections and market understanding.
Uzbekistan's 2026 Key Exhibition Calendar
Tashkent International Construction Exhibition
Venue:
National Exhibition Center, Tashkent
Dates:
February 10–12, 2026
Focus:
Cutting-edge building materials, technologies, and equipment showcasing Uzbekistan's construction sector development.
Uzbekistan Gifts & Homeware Exhibition
Venue:
National Exhibition Center, Tashkent
Dates:
March 3–5, 2026
Focus:
Consumer goods reflecting Uzbekistan's growing domestic demand.
Uzbekistan Agriculture & Livestock Exhibition
Venue:
Uzexpocentre, Tashkent
Dates:
March 25–27, 2026
Focus:
Agricultural technologies and food processing solutions.
Uzbekistan FoodTech & Packaging Exhibition
Venue:
National Exhibition Center, Tashkent
Dates:
April 1–3, 2026
Focus:
Food industry innovations and packaging advancements.
Uzbekistan Metallurgy & Metal Processing Exhibition
Venue:
Tashkent Exhibition Center
Dates:
April 7–9, 2026
Focus:
Heavy industrial technologies and equipment.
Uzbekistan International Industrial Expo
Venue:
Uzexpocentre, Tashkent
Dates:
April 20–22, 2026
Focus:
Comprehensive industrial development overview.
Uzbekistan Textile & Apparel Exhibition
Venue:
National Exhibition Center, Tashkent
Dates:
May 13–15, 2026
Focus:
Textile manufacturing innovations.
Uzbekistan Power & Energy Exhibition
Venue:
Tashkent International Exhibition Center
Dates:
May 12–14, 2026
Focus:
Energy infrastructure solutions.
Central Asia Environmental Protection Exhibition
Venue:
Samarkand International Exhibition Center
Dates:
May 31–June 2, 2026
Focus:
Sustainable technologies and ecological solutions.
Central Asia BIG5 Construction Exhibition
Venue:
Tashkent
Dates:
August 26–28, 2026
Focus:
Regional construction industry showcase.
Uzbekistan Electronics & Communications Exhibition
Venue:
Tashkent
Dates:
September 22–25, 2026
Focus:
Digital transformation technologies.
Uzbekistan HVAC & Refrigeration Exhibition
Venue:
National Exhibition Center, Tashkent
Dates:
October 6–8, 2026
Focus:
Energy efficiency solutions.
Uzbekistan Textile Machinery Exhibition
Venue:
National Exhibition Center, Tashkent
Dates:
October 13–15, 2026
Focus:
Industrial upgrading technologies.
Uzbekistan Electronics & Electrical Engineering Exhibition
Venue:
National Exhibition Center, Tashkent
Dates:
November 11–12, 2026
Focus:
Innovation and technological advancements.
Uzbekistan Agriculture & Livestock Exhibition (Second Edition)
Venue:
National Exhibition Center, Tashkent
Dates:
November 25–27, 2026
Focus:
Additional opportunities in agricultural development.
Strategic Opportunities for Hainan Enterprises
Companies from China's Hainan province, benefiting from special economic zone policies, are particularly well-positioned to engage with Uzbekistan's developing markets. Technological innovators in sectors like energy efficiency—such as advanced lubricant manufacturers claiming 17.5–60% fuel savings—find particularly receptive markets in Uzbekistan's drive for industrial modernization.
The 2026 exhibition series represents a strategic window for international businesses to establish footholds in Central Asia's rapidly developing economies, with Uzbekistan serving as a regional hub for trade and industrial cooperation.