17th Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition – CAITME 2026

CAITME - The Hub of Textile Innovations in Central Asia!

CAITME is a unique specialised international exhibition for the textile and clothing industry technologies in the Central Asian region and, according to an independent audit, it is the largest exhibition of this profile in the CIS region.

The exhibition demonstrates innovation trends and new achievements in textile machinery engineering and technologies from the leading manufacturers covering the entire production chain – from yarn up to ready garments.

Over 16 years, CAITME exhibition has been contributing to the global processes of upgrading and modernising the existing, as well as creation of new highly efficient production facilities manufacturing high added value products in one of the leading industries of Uzbekistan - textile and garment industry take the second position in the industrial production volume of the country.



Over the past five years, 396 large enterprises worth $3.5 billion have been launched in the industry, with production volume reaching $10 billion. The sector employs more than 500,000 people, accounting for 20% of all industrial workers.

Annually, the recognised leaders of textile machinery engineering and suppliers of the most advanced technologies from Europe and Asia participate in the exhibition. The National expositions and pavilions of Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkiye, South Korea and China are being organised regularly.

The event is supported by the key national ministries and agencies. The high rank officials of the Uzbek Government annually attend it. CAITME is the most important and anticipated event in the calendar of all industry experts of the region.

First of all, CAITME has a unique target audience. The exhibition is annually visited by thousands of specialists and industry experts, top managers and owners of textile, knitting and garment businesses from all over the Central Asian region.

Within the framework of the exhibition, an extensive business programme is being implemented. It includes the international conferences, numerous rounds of B2G and B2B meetings, master classes, road shows, workshops and presentations from the leading advanced technologies producers and suppliers and industry influencers.

Over the years, the exhibition has become the most significant and efficient trade and business platform for “first hand” purchasing, live demos of the latest technological solutions and innovations, productive dialogue between the leading producers and suppliers of machinery and their customers - textile and garment manufacturers of the region.

It is considered one of the strongest national brands in the exhibition industry of Uzbekistan of great reputation, most well-recognized and highly respected.

CAITME 2025 FACTS AND FIGURES:

• Exhibition held within Global Textile Days international forum


• Area: 12 000 + sq.m.


• Exhibitors: 210 from 21 countries


• Participating countries: Austria, Belgium, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, the Republic of Korea, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, the UAE, the United Kingdom, the USA, Turkiye, Uzbekistan


• Professional visitors: 6000 +


• Professional visits: 8000 +


• Foreign visitors 386 from 36 countries


• National Pavilion by KOTMI (The Republic of Korea)


• Turkish Machinery – General Sponsor of the event


• Extensive business programme under the topic Central Asia as a Manufacturing Hub: Sustainability Against Global Challenges, 10 seminars and 14 speakers from all over the world