CAIHE Tashkent Exhibition 

Heading toward new horizons

The booming market for tools and hardware is experiencing rapid growth in Central Asia, and this phenomenon has not gone unnoticed by Koelnmesse which is launching the first edition of the trade show CAIHE, acronym for Central Asia International Hardware Expo which will be held from November 24 to 26 in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, supported by l’EISENWARENMESSE (International Tools and Hardware Exhibition), at the Uzexpocenter venue.

An extensive range for a first-time offering

 Designed to connect global tool and hardware manufacturers with regional supply players, the CAIHE serves as an effective B2B platform for companies looking to explore business opportunities within the industrial and construction sectors, which are experiencing rapid growth in Uzbekistan. The trade fair covers a comprehensive range of products, including hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, fasteners, gardening equipment, locks, abrasives, construction hardware, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Uzbekistan and neighboring Central Asian markets are seeing sustained, dynamic consumption in this sector, driven by concrete national policies regarding infrastructure and commercial incentives. According to industry forecasts, the regional DIY and tools market is expected to reach US$ 18.76 billion by 2029, spurred by a government plan to build over one million affordable housing units by 2030, alongside hundreds of large-scale construction projects currently underway. Foreign operators also benefit from streamlined cross-border frameworks, such as visa exemptions for nationals of more than 60 countries, reduced import duties on essential raw materials, and preferential tax conditions for foreign-invested enterprises. With a diverse market demand, the CAIHE is aimed at a wide range of professionals.

A wide range of professionals

It welcomes importers, exporters, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, construction contractors, and industrial purchasing managers, enabling all types of buyers to find suitable products and establish long-term partnerships. Sustained regional demand for these products allows the CAIHE to target buyers from across Central Asia. Its exclusive “Hosted Buyer” program facilitates networking between suppliers and buyers prior to the show and arranges one-on-one meetings with business leaders, purchasing managers, and high-level decision-makers. This will be an opportunity to connect with key local buyers based in Uzbekistan, as well as trade delegations from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Chinese companies operating in Central Asia. It is part of the global portfolio of trade shows dedicated to the hardware and tooling sector. Koelnmesse, CAIHE leverages interregional marketing channels and the sector expertise acquired by the group through its series of international trade fairs. For manufacturers wishing to enter the Central Asian market, CAIHE ...serves as a reliable gateway for developing local distribution networks. This represents a vast, emerging market—one currently devoid of any professional, internationally-scaled platform. This trend has not gone unnoticed by Koelnmesse, which continues to expand its global reach, establishing itself as the world leader in the DIY and tools market.

CAIHE 2026
November 24/26, 2026
Uzexpo center
Tachkent
Ouzbékistan
Website: https://www.hardwareexpo-centralasia.com