Uzbekistan is rapidly becoming a regional textile center. On the one hand, the Central Asian country is interesting as a production and procurement location. On the other hand, the domestic consumer market is growing rapidly, with a population of more than 35 million people. The country is one of the fastest-developing textile and apparel markets in the world. In addition, Uzbekistan is connected to many surrounding states in the region by free trade agreements, making it predestined as a supply platform for the Greater Region. Political reforms and market opening are accelerating the industry’s recovery. Today, the traditional cotton country scores with modern production facilities, comparatively high social and environmental standards and a zero-tariff policy of the EU.

Our webinar presents the most important facts about the new textile platform on the Silk Road and provides information about the industry’s leading trade fair UzTextile Expo Spring 2024 as well as the opportunities to participate in the German Pavilion. Before, during and after the fair, interested companies can take part in a business supporting program organized by GUZ Partners, the association partnership between GESAMTMASCHE and the Uzbek association UZTEXTILEPROM.

Agenda

Greeting– Mirgiyos Azimov; Economic and Trade Department of the Embassy of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan as a textile location – Silvia Jungbauer, Overall Mesh

SWOT Analysis Uzbekistan – Dr. Uwe Strohbach, Foreign Correspondent GTAI

UzTextile Expo Spring 2024: Information about the trade fair – Aziza Alimova, Project Director ITECA

Information about the German Pavilion – Tanja Zwick / Thorsten Oestreich, Messe Frankfurt

German-Uzbek Textile Partners – Association service on site – Malika Akramova, Gesamtmesche/GUZ Partners

Moderation: Silvia Jungbauer (Gesamtmesche) and Ulrike Markert (Gesamtverband textil+mode)

Please register online for the event by February 15, 2024. You will receive the access link one working day before the event. Participation is free of charge.

UzTextile Expo Spring 2024

The Central Asian International Exhibition for Textile and Fashion Industries “UzTextile Expo Spring 2024” will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from May 28 – 30, 2024. The UzTextile Expo is the leading exhibition of the textile and fashion industry for the entire production chain – from yarn to clothing and accessories. The international target audience consists of professionals in the sector, owners and executives of producers, exporters and importers, representatives of wholesale and retail chains, buyers, fashion designers and engineers. 95 percent of visitors are industry experts. The last spring edition of UzTextile Expo Spring 2023 was attended by 160 international companies from ten countries. The fair was attended by over 6,000 trade visitors from 33 countries.

The German Pavilion

German manufacturers of textiles and clothing have the opportunity to present themselves as exhibitors in the German country pavilion under the umbrella brand “Made in Germany” with a stand from 9 sqm in the joint company exhibition and to benefit from the extensive service of the German Pavilion. Alternatively, participation is possible via a 2 m² stand in the information centre at a flat rate. In principle, participation will only take place if the minimum number of ten exhibitors is reached. The detailed scope of services and the registration documents can be found here. (Note: prior registration required on https://registration.german-pavilion.com/)

If you have any questions about participating in the trade fair, please do not hesitate to contact Tanja Zwick from Messe Frankfurt (tanja.zwick@messefrankfurt.com) and Alexa Bitzer from Gesamtmasche (bitzer@gesamtmasche.de).