CAITME is a unique, specialised international exhibition dedicated to technologies for the textile and garment industry in Central Asia and, according to independent audit results, the largest exhibition of its kind in the CIS.

Uzbekistan continues to strengthen its position as a major Central Asian hub for textile, apparel and fashion manufacturing. The industry employs more than 700,000 people, accounting for approximately 20% of the country’s industrial workforce. In 2025, textile and garment exports reached USD 2.6 billion, with the sector targeting growth to USD 3.3 billion in the coming years. The number of exporting companies has exceeded 1,400. At the same time, Uzbekistan is actively attracting international investment to modernise and expand production capacity. Investment in the sector is expected to reach USD 2.2 billion in 2026 and increase to USD 2.5 billion in 2027, creating new opportunities for technology suppliers, manufacturers and international investors.

For 17 years, CAITME has been driving investment and technological development in the region by supporting the modernisation of existing facilities and the creation of new, highly efficient, high-value-added production. CAITME gives industry professionals the opportunity to see the latest textile machinery and technologies in action across the entire production chain — from yarn manufacturing to the production, packaging and shipment of ready garment and apparel.

Every year, CAITME brings together recognised global leaders in textile machinery and suppliers of the most advanced technologies from Europe and Asia. National pavilions and country group expositions regularly showcase leading companies from China, Germany, Italy, Republic of Korea, Spain, Türkiye and other countries, creating a truly international business environment.

CAITME enjoys the continuous support of key government ministries and agencies and attracts senior government representatives as visitors. For textile and garment industry professionals from Central Asia and the CIS, the exhibition has become one of the region’s most anticipated and significant industry events. Above all, CAITME delivers direct access to the right targeted audience.

Every year, thousands of industry professionals and decision-makers attend the exhibition, including owners, CEOs, senior executives and technical specialists from textile, knitwear and garment manufacturing companies across Central Asia. For exhibitors, this means direct access to qualified buyers, potential partners, investors and decision-makers.

CAITME offers far more than simply exhibition space. Its comprehensive business programme creates multiple opportunities to connect, exchange expertise and develop new business relationships, including: international conferences, B2B & B2G meetings, seminars and workshops, masterclasses, cutting-edge technology and product presentations by leading international manufacturers and industry pioneers.

Over the years, CAITME has established itself as one of the region’s most effective platforms for showcasing advanced technologies, purchasing directly from manufacturers, connecting global technology leaders with Central Asian producers and major decision-makers and bringing global trends to local markets by introducing the latest international technologies and manufacturing solutions to the rapidly developing Central Asian textile and garment industry.

Today, CAITME is one of Uzbekistan’s strongest and most recognisable national exhibition brands, with a high level of professional credibility, international participation and consistently strong industry engagement. CAITME is where global textile technologies meet the growth opportunities of Central Asia.

• Held as part of Global Textile Days
• 15,000+ sq. m. of exhibition area
• 262 companies from 19 countries: France, Austria, Belgium, China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, the Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, the UAE, the United Kingdom, the USA and Uzbekistan
• 4,694 professional visits
• 386 international visitors from 36 countries
• German National Pavilion organised with the support of VDMA
• Extensive Business Programme featuring B2G meetings between exhibitors and government representatives (Agency for the Development of Light Industry under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan) and B2B meetings hosted through the TextileExpo Uzbekistan Sourcing Hub

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