Uzbekistan’s Key Platform for Construction and Building Materials
CAEx Build & Co. is an annual international exhibition dedicated to construction, building materials, and design, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Organized by Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan (CAEx), the event serves as a major professional platform bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals from Uzbekistan and abroad. The exhibition covers the full spectrum of the construction industry—from architectural design and building construction to finishing and interior decoration.
Event Details
The 2026 edition (3rd International Exhibition) will take place from November 19 to 21 at the CAEx Uzbekistan Exhibition Center in Tashkent. The venue, Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan, is one of the largest and most modern exhibition facilities in Central Asia, with a total area of approximately 23,000 square meters and 18,000 square meters of exhibition space. It is a member of UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) and IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events).
Exhibition Sectors
The exhibition covers all key areas of the construction industry, including:
- Building materials, equipment, and tools: aluminum structures, waterproofing materials, cement, construction mixes, fasteners, and more
- Window technologies: fittings, glass mountings, coatings
- Ceramics and stone: tiles, mosaics, cladding elements, interior products
- Panels, moldings, staircases, and ceiling systems
- Doors, locks, and security systems
- Wall coverings, paints, and decorative coatings
- Floor coverings: parquet, linoleum, engineered wood flooring
- Interior and design: fabrics, curtain rods, accessories for curtains and furniture
- Sanitary equipment and bathroom solutions
- Electrical devices and lighting systems
The 2025 exhibition additionally featured construction machinery, façade and roofing solutions, engineering systems, and a real estate segment.
Target Audience and Business Program
The exhibition targets architects, developers, engineers, interior designers, contractors, distributors, and trade company representatives. Exhibitors include building materials and equipment manufacturers, distributors, construction companies, architectural and design firms, real estate agencies, and road and bridge construction enterprises.
A business program runs alongside the exhibition, featuring open lectures with participation from development companies, architects, and designers. Experts discuss modern approaches to design, energy-efficient and sustainable construction practices, as well as new interior solutions.
Industry Context and Market Significance
Uzbekistan’s construction sector is experiencing rapid growth. According to data from the Investment Promotion Agency, between 2017 and 2024, the number of construction materials enterprises increased from 6,000 to 11,000, while production volumes quadrupled. Nearly 11 billion USD worth of investment projects have been implemented across the country, enabling Uzbekistan not only to meet domestic demand for construction materials but also to enter export markets with products meeting modern quality and energy-efficiency standards.
Roxana Nesor, acting deputy director of the Investment Promotion Agency, emphasized the scale of national development initiatives, including the construction of New Tashkent—the country’s largest urban development project, which opens broad opportunities for investors in heating supply, transport infrastructure, healthcare, education, and residential construction.
“Uzbekistan’s construction sector is undergoing a qualitative transformation—we have not only met internal demand but are working hard to turn it into an export-oriented industry capable of responding to the needs of regional markets,” Nesor stated.
International Buyer Programme
In August 2026, CAEx signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Exporters’ Association of Uzbekistan to strengthen the International Buyer Programme for CAEx Build & Co. and other CAEx exhibitions. The partnership aims to attract international retail chains, distributors, importers, and wholesalers interested in products and services presented by exhibitors. The programme is tailored to the specific focus of each exhibition and the profiles of participating companies, creating opportunities for targeted B2B meetings and new business connections.
Event Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | CAEx Build & Co. 2026 — 3rd International Exhibition of Construction, Building Materials and Design |
| Dates | November 19–21, 2026 |
| Venue | CAEx Uzbekistan Exhibition Center, Tashkent |
| Address | Mirzo-Ulugbek district, Milliy Bog street, 1, Tashkent |
| Organizer | Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan (CAEx) |
CAEx Build & Co. represents a significant opportunity for international companies seeking to enter the Uzbek and Central Asian construction markets, offering direct access to decision-makers, distributors, and potential partners in one of the region’s fastest-growing economies.
