TextileExpo Uzbekistan Spring 2027: 27-29 April at Uzexpocentre NEC, Tashkent. 170+ textile and garment exhibitors meet Central Asian and CIS buyers.
Dates
27–29 Apr 2027
City / country
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Venue
Uzexpocentre NEC
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Event overview
TextileExpo Uzbekistan Spring 2027 is the 27th edition of Central Asia's specialist textile and garment sourcing exhibition, held at Uzexpocentre NEC in Tashkent from 27 to 29 April 2027. More than 170 companies and brands are expected to show yarns, fabrics, home textiles, apparel and production technology to buyers from across the CIS, China and the wider region.
The show's Special Buyer Programme brings pre-qualified purchasing teams together with Uzbek manufacturers, while the business programme covers export, production and market access. It is a working show for sourcing and factory meetings rather than a consumer fashion event.
TL;DR
Visit to compare Uzbek mills and garment factories in one trip, book pre-arranged meetings through the Special Buyer Programme, and see fabrics, home textiles and production technology before placing orders. The three-day format leaves room for factory visits around Tashkent.
Exhibit to meet pre-qualified buyers from Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, to raise visibility among Uzbek manufacturers and to test new collections or machinery in front of the region's decision-makers. The 2026 edition drew more than 700 key buyers.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
2Uzexpocentre NEC, A. Temur Avenue 107, 100084 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Entrances & gates
Main gate, A. Temur Avenue
Primary visitor entrance; registration and badge collection are inside the foyer.
Food options
Venue coffee shop, Nearby Azimut Grand Hotel restaurants
On-site diningParking: On-site parking is available around the pavilions; arrive before 09:30 on show days because the A. Temur Avenue approach fills quickly. Confirm the current gate with the venue on arrival.
Gate: Enter through the main Uzexpocentre gate on A. Temur Avenue, show your badge or registration email, and allow time for bag checks.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Visitor online registration
Free visitor registration; a personal electronic badge is sent by email.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Show the electronic badge on your phone or a printed copy at the entrance; on-site registration is also available with an invitation card.
Ticket notes
27-28 April are open to industry professionals only. Students may attend on 29 April in a supervised group; visitors under 17 may attend on 29 April with a parent.
What's on
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 5,600
Exhibitors: 170
Edition #: 26
Exhibitor countries: 33
This edition
2027
Visitors: 6,000
Exhibitors: 180
Next edition
2027
UzTextileExpo runs twice a year; an autumn 2027 edition is expected in Tashkent, with dates to be confirmed by the organiser.
Autumn edition focused on the following spring-summer buying cycle
Edition recap
The 26th edition (13-15 May 2026) brought together more than 170 companies and brands and more than 700 key buyers, with 5,600+ visits and 33 countries represented. Buyers came mainly from Russia (25%), Kazakhstan (17%), China (16%), Kyrgyzstan (15%) and Tajikistan (10%).
New this edition
Special Buyer Programme
Pre-arranged meetings between purchasing teams and Uzbek textile and garment manufacturers.
SourceImpact
The show gives a buyer a compact view of Uzbekistan's textile chain, from cotton and yarn through fabric, garment assembly and finishing. Because the 2026 edition drew 700+ key buyers and 5,600+ visits, exhibitors can expect a concentrated flow of purchasing managers rather than general public traffic.
Audience quality
The audience is trade-only on the first two days and is weighted toward buyers from Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. That mix suits suppliers selling into CIS retail and Chinese sourcing networks; consumer-facing fashion brands will find less relevance.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on pre-booked meetings. A 9 sqm shell stand is best used as a meeting point and sample display, with the Special Buyer Programme supplying the qualified traffic. Exhibitors with machinery or large fabric ranges should budget for raw space and a local interpreter.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Uzbekistan is the region's largest cotton producer and a fast-growing garment exporter, and Tashkent concentrates the mills, factories and trading houses. A spring show here lets buyers place fabric and private-label orders before the autumn production peak and compare Uzbek suppliers against Chinese and Turkish alternatives in one trip.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Vertical integration from cotton to garment
Uzbek producers are moving from raw cotton and yarn into fabric, dyeing and finished apparel, which lets buyers source more stages from one supplier and shorten lead times.
What it changes: Buyers can consolidate orders and reduce the number of intermediaries in the chain.
Nearshoring toward Central Asia
European and CIS brands are adding Uzbek capacity alongside Chinese and Turkish supply to reduce concentration risk and cut freight time on smaller orders.
What it changes: Factories with compliant audits and flexible minimum order quantities are best placed to win this business.
Investment in dyeing, finishing and machinery
New dyehouses and finishing lines are raising the quality and colour consistency available locally, supported by imported textile machinery and technical training.
What it changes: Better finishing widens the range of fabrics that can be sourced in Uzbekistan rather than imported.
Plan a Central Asia sourcing trip around the spring Tashkent show and the adjacent machinery and home-textile calendars.
Heimtextil Frankfurt 2027
Frankfurt, Germany
Dates are the published January slot; confirm exact 2027 dates before booking.
websiteCAITME 2027
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Usually held in September in Tashkent; dates are indicative and should be confirmed.
websiteTextileExpo Uzbekistan Autumn 2027
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The show runs twice a year; autumn dates are indicative until the organiser publishes them.
websiteSpring sourcing window
Book buyer meetings and factory visits for the last week of April.
Machinery and autumn window
Combine machinery evaluation with the autumn edition in September-November.
Circuit dates are planning estimates from the shows’ usual calendar slots, not confirmed 2027 organiser dates.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport
Main gateway for Tashkent, with direct flights from Istanbul, Dubai, Moscow, Delhi and other regional hubs. Taxi ranks and ride-hail pickup are outside the arrivals hall.
8 km
to venue
20-30 minutes
by car
Samarkand International Airport
Useful for a combined Samarkand and Tashkent trip, but most exhibitors and buyers fly into TAS.
300 km
to venue
4-5 hours by road or 2 hours by train
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 45–70 / night
Older four-star properties with renovated rooms, breakfast and easy taxi access to Uzexpocentre.
USD 90–140 / night
Best balance for exhibitors: business facilities, reliable Wi-Fi and a 10-20 minute ride to the venue.
USD 190–280 / night
Full-service international hotels with meeting rooms and airport transfers; book early for show week.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro and city bus
Buy a transport card or pay contactless; buses 9, 19, 24, 26, 51 and others stop near the venue.
Taxi or ride-hail
Yandex Go works across Tashkent; agree the fare or use the app meter, and allow extra time at peak hours.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free short stay | Citizens of many countries, including several CIS, European and Asian states, for stays of up to 30 days | — | Granted at arrival for eligible passports | |
| Business e-visa | Nationalities not covered by visa-free entry, or stays beyond the short-stay limit | $40.00 | 3-7 working days |
Uzbekistan maintains a visa-free list for short business and tourist visits; eligibility depends on nationality and passport type, so confirm before purchasing flights.
Do not assume an ATA carnet covers textile machinery or samples; confirm the temporary-import procedure with the organiser and a customs broker.
Official visa pageWeather
Late April in Tashkent is warm and mostly dry: daytime highs around 22-28 C, nights near 12-16 C, with a small chance of spring rain. Pack light layers, a compact umbrella and comfortable walking shoes.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Buy a local Ucell or Beeline SIM at the airport with your passport, or use an eSIM before arrival. Wi-Fi is available at hotels and in the venue foyer; mobile data is inexpensive.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Greetings and language
A handshake is normal at the start and end of a meeting. Uzbek and Russian are the working languages of the trade; English is common among export managers, but a Russian-speaking interpreter helps in factories.
Pace and hospitality
Meetings often begin with tea and introductions. Decisions can involve several managers, so allow a second visit and avoid scheduling a signature meeting on the first day.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: TAS - Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport
Book 6-8 weeks ahead for late April; direct capacity from Istanbul and Dubai is strongest. Allow 30-40 minutes for immigration and baggage at TAS.
Book flightsMany visitors can enter visa-free for up to 30 days; others need an e-visa before travel. Confirm your nationality and passport type on the official portal.
Estimated cost: USD 40 for an e-visa; free for visa-free nationalities
Processing: 3-7 working days for an e-visa
Carry a printed hotel booking and a return ticket. Registration is normally handled by the hotel.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Official taxi or Yandex Go from TAS to Uzexpocentre takes 20-30 minutes and costs about 40,000-70,000 UZS.
Hotel → venue: Use the metro to Bodomzor or a 10-20 minute taxi ride; allow 30 minutes at peak traffic.
Ride-hail: Yandex Go works in Tashkent; choose the economy class for short trips and keep the app fare as the reference.
Public transit: Metro is the fastest option; buses 9, 19, 24, 26, 51 and others serve the venue area.
Parking: On-site parking is limited around the pavilions; arrive before 09:30 or use a taxi.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April
Temperature: 12-28 C
Seasonality: Spring is mild; occasional rain showers and breezy evenings.
Packing: Light business clothes, a jacket for air-conditioned halls, an umbrella and comfortable shoes for factory visits.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 2027-04-28
Day two has the fullest exhibitor programme and the best chance of securing meetings after the opening-day rush, while 29 April closes at 16:00 and is partly open to students and family groups.
Book flights to TAS and a hotel near Amir Temur Avenue — Choose a refundable rate; late April is busy and hotel prices rise in show week.
Complete free online visitor registration — Use the name exactly as printed on your passport; one email per visitor.
Shortlist 10-12 exhibitors and request meetings — Prioritise fabric mills, garment factories and any machinery relevant to your line.
Arrange visa or confirm visa-free entry and print hotel booking — Check the e-visa portal and carry a printed confirmation plus a return ticket.
Pack badges, catalogues, business cards and a power bank — Plan the 20-minute airport transfer and arrive before 16:00 for badge collection.
Arrive, clear security and collect badge
Uzexpocentre main foyerSupplier meetings with shortlisted mills and garment factories
Pavilion 1 and 2Lunch and informal follow-up with exhibitors
Venue coffee shopFabric and machinery review; business programme session
Pavilion 2 and seminar areaNotes, lead scoring and next-day meeting confirmations
Hotel business centreSamarkand
Heritage Day Trip
2 hours by high-speed train from Tashkent
Registan, Gur-e-Amir and the Silk Road old city make an easy weekend extension after the show.
Charvak Reservoir and Chimgan
Mountain Day Trip
1.5-2 hours by road from Tashkent
Cooler mountain air, reservoir views and hiking, useful for a rest day before a factory tour.
Venue coffee shop and foyer
Informal meeting point
Central, easy to find and quieter in the mid-afternoon; good for a first conversation.
Azimut Grand Hotel Tashkent lobby
Hotel networking
Close to the venue and used by international delegations; suitable for dinner meetings.
Uzbek suppliers often quote in USD and expect a deposit with the order. Keep the follow-up in writing, confirm the specification in a tech pack, and allow for Russian-Uzbek translation on contracts.
Budget
Shell scheme
UZS 2000000–2800000 / m²
Raw space
UZS 1200000–1800000 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
The organiser quotes participation per square metre on request and does not publish a tariff on the organiser pages. Bands are estimated from comparable Central Asian textile exhibitions and converted at about 12,600 UZS per USD.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
floor_space
exhibitor · raw
UZS 1200000–1800000 / per sqm
shell_scheme
exhibitor · standard
UZS 2000000–2800000 / per sqm
hotel
both · budget
USD 45–70 / per night
hotel
both · mid
USD 90–140 / per night
hotel
both · premium
USD 190–280 / per night
per_diem
both · standard
USD 30–60 / per day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| floor_space | exhibitor | raw | UZS 1200000–1800000 / per sqm | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| shell_scheme | exhibitor | standard | UZS 2000000–2800000 / per sqm | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | budget | USD 45–70 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 90–140 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | premium | USD 190–280 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | USD 30–60 / per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip TextileExpo Uzbekistan Spring 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a sourcing brief and can commit to meetings.
Best for
Buyers and sourcing teams who need to compare suppliers and place orders
Min. budget
$900.00
Timeline
6-8 weeks to book flights and hotels
Risks
Trade-only entry on 27-28 April
Limited direct flights in peak week
exhibit
You can staff the stand for three days and follow up quickly.
Best for
Uzbek manufacturers and textile suppliers seeking CIS and Chinese buyers
Min. budget
$4,500.00
Timeline
3-4 months for stand, freight and samples
Risks
Stand costs are quoted on request
Customs clearance for machinery can take weeks
skip
You cannot attend the trade days or have no active project.
Best for
General public, students outside the designated day, and teams with no sourcing brief
Timeline
None
Risks
Missing supplier meetings if your plans change
Autumn edition may be a better fit
Book with
Uzexpocentre NEC
National exhibition centre on Amir Temur Avenue and home of TextileExpo Uzbekistan.
Venue named on the official travel page; commercial relationship not confirmed.
Uzbekistan Airways
National carrier with direct services to Tashkent from Istanbul, Dubai, Moscow and other hubs.
Useful airline for travel; not named as an official carrier on the organiser pages.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan
Business support body for importers, exporters and trade delegations in Uzbekistan.
Public body relevant to business visitors; no partnership confirmed.
Uztextileprom Association
Association representing textile and garment enterprises in Uzbekistan.
Industry body for the sector; partnership not confirmed on organiser pages.
Recommended providers
Official application portal; check visa-free eligibility first.
Mid-range business hotel within a short ride of Uzexpocentre; book a refundable rate.
Direct and connecting flights to TAS; compare with Turkish Airlines and flydubai.
Freight forwarder with Central Asia coverage; appoint a local customs broker for Tashkent.
Local insurer for travel and exhibition cover; confirm the policy covers business equipment.
Local operator for Samarkand and Charvak extensions; book after the show dates are fixed.
Rental badge scanners with CSV export; test connectivity at the venue.
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