Tashkent, Uzbekistan — October 14, 2025

Three international exhibitions — Heimtextil Uzbekistan, Texworld Tashkent and Apparel Sourcing Tashkent — officially opened today at the UzExpoCentre National Exhibition Complex in Tashkent, becoming the central event for the textile and apparel industry in Central Asia.

Held under the auspices of Messe Frankfurt and organized by BMCA Uzbekistan, the official representative of Messe Frankfurt in Central Asia, the exhibitions bring together leading manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of textiles, garments, and accessories — creating the region’s key professional platform for industry development and export growth.

KEY FACTS 2025

• 8,000 m² of exhibition space, 250+ companies from 6 countries — Uzbekistan, India, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, China and Russia.
• International Buyer Programme with participants from 15+ countries and regions.
• 1,473 professional visitors on the first day alone — including retail chains, designers, wholesalers, traders, and industry experts.
• 600+ targeted B2B meetings conducted via the organizers’ digital matchmaking platform.
• SME Pavilion featuring 45+ local companies supported by the Agency for the Development of Light Industry.
• Business programme themes: sustainable production, export strategies, digitalization, standards, innovations, and women’s leadership in business.

INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAMME

In 2025, professional buyers and retail representatives from more than 15 countries — including the UK, USA, Germany, Pakistan, Portugal, France, Hungary, China, Bulgaria, Poland, Turkey, Russia, Hong Kong China, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Afghanistan — arrived in Tashkent to explore new sourcing opportunities.

A distinctive feature of this year’s programme was the presence of new buyers who had not previously cooperated with Uzbek companies, highlighting growing international interest in the country’s textile sector and its potential for global partnerships.

The programme aims to expand export channels and promote locally made Uzbek products to foreign markets.

OPENING CEREMONY

The official opening was attended by representatives of government bodies, industry associations, and international partners who emphasized the importance of these events for enhancing bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and other countries.

Ribbon-cutting participants:

1. Dilfuza Samandarova — Director, BMCA Uzbekistan
2. Muzaffar Razakov — Chairman, Public Council on Light Industry
3. Eugen Alles — Representative, Messe Frankfurt GmbH
4. Mukhammadjon Jumaniazov — First Deputy Chairman, Uztextileprom Association
5. Zhang Xinmin — Vice Chairman, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles
6. Kamolat Mirzaliyeva — Chairwoman, Agency for SME Development
7. Tatyana Ristaukh — Project Manager, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH
8. Oybek Shaikhov — Secretary General, EuroUZ Community
9. Bakhtiyor Mukhammadsaidov — Head of Department, Ministry of Economy and Finance
10. Otabek Saidkhonov — Chairman of the Supervisory Board, UzExpoCentre

A GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR COOPERATION

Heimtextil Uzbekistan, Texworld Tashkent and Apparel Sourcing Tashkent are part of the global Messe Frankfurt Texpertise Network, uniting over 50 textile trade fairs worldwide.

Their presence in Tashkent underlines Uzbekistan’s emerging role as a regional hub for the textile and apparel industry in Central Asia.

The exhibitions cover the entire value chain:

• Home and interior textiles
• Fabrics, yarns and finishing
• Apparel and accessories
• Textile technologies and machinery

TREND ZONE

For the first time, the Heimtextil Uzbekistan, Texworld Tashkent and Apparel Sourcing Tashkent Trend Zone presents global design directions, innovative materials and sustainable production concepts.

This inspirational space showcases eco-friendly fabrics, color palettes and textures of the future — designed for designers, manufacturers and buyers seeking creative and responsible solutions.

SME PAVILION

More than 45 local companies from various regions of Uzbekistan present their products — from home textiles and knitwear to garments and accessories — within a dedicated Small and Medium Business Pavilion.

This initiative serves as a launchpad for export-oriented SMEs, strengthening the “Made in Uzbekistan” brand and facilitating first-time cooperation with international buyers.

THREE DAYS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD

The exhibitions will run through October 16, 2025, transforming the UzExpoCentre into a hub for professional meetings, innovations and partnerships that shape the future of the textile industry in Central Asia.

📍 Venue: UzExpoCentre, Tashkent

📅 Dates: October 14–16, 2025

🔗 Online registration: expodat.com/onlinereg/uz-heimtextil?lang=uz

Why are more fashion brands looking for new manufacturers?
Because traditional supply chains no longer work the way they used to.

Today, brands are searching for:
— faster deliveries
— new factories
— new production regions.

📍 Central Asia is becoming one of the key destinations.
Uzbekistan is now one of the fastest-growing textile and apparel markets in the region.
That’s why international buyers, brands, and manufacturers meet at Texworld Tashkent & Apparel Sourcing Tashkent — a professional platform where new collections, contracts, and partnerships are discussed.

📅 12–14 October 2026
📍 UzExpoCentre, Tashkent

If you produce fabrics, garments, or private label collections, your next major order might start right here.

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While you’re still deciding — your competitors are already entering Central Asia.

Demand is growing.
Imports are increasing.
Buyers are actively searching for new suppliers.

And right now, they are choosing those who are already present in the market.

Why companies are moving into Central Asia:
— fast-growing demand for textiles and apparel
— access to CIS and Asian markets
— local manufacturers and retailers are looking for partners

❗️ The question is not whether to enter this market.
The question is — will you get there before your competitors do?

📍 Texworld | Apparel Sourcing | Heimtextil Tashkent
— 3 days of direct meetings with regional buyers
— real contracts instead of long negotiations
— fast access to new markets

📅 October 12–14, 2026
📍 Tashkent, UzExpoCentre

Book your stand now — while the best locations are still available.

Apparel Sourcing & Texworld Tashkent are leading international exhibitions in Central Asia, connecting garment and textile manufacturers with global brands, retailers, and buyers.

If your goal is to secure orders, maximize production capacity, and grow your OEM/ODM business, participation provides a direct pathway to achieve it.

Meet international brands and sourcing teams actively looking for manufacturers — not just networking, but real demand.

Present:

These factors are key for OEM decision-making.

Engage in face-to-face meetings that move quickly from introduction to deal discussions.

Become a trusted manufacturing partner for international brands.

Gain direct insights into:

Consistent international orders enable stable production planning and growth.

Build structured relationships with overseas clients.

Apparel Sourcing & Texworld Tashkent are where manufacturing capacity meets global demand.

👉 Book your stand or contact us to explore participation opportunities and connect with global buyers.