Trade & Market

Uzbekistan Targets US$ 2 Bn In New Investment To Accelerate Textile Industry Growth

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Uzbekistan has set ambitious targets for its textile industry, aiming to attract more than US$ 2 billion in foreign investment to modernize production, expand exports and strengthen its competitiveness in global markets. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the sector’s performance in 2025 and

Corporates

Historic Brand Acquisition Brings German Textile Legacy To Uzbekistan

Textile Insights May 28, 2025

Uzbekistan has welcomed its first internationally recognized foreign textile brand, marking a new chapter in the nation’s industrial evolution. Kamalak Shabnam Teks LLC, a domestic company based in the Bukhara region, has acquired the prestigious German brand Curt Bauer, known for its 140-year legacy and exports to over 40 countries. The acquisition includes the full […]

Event

ITMF & IAF Convention Highlights Textile Industry’s Future In Samarkand

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

The joint ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention took place from September 8-10 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Co-organized by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), and hosted by Uztextileprom, the Uzbekistan Textile and Garment Industry Association, and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Event

Innovative Italian Textile Technology To Feature At CAITME 2024

Textile Insights August 1, 2024

The upcoming edition of CAITME, scheduled to take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 11-14, 2024, will feature 16 prominent Italian textile machinery manufacturers. These companies will showcase their innovations in a collective space organized by the Italian Trade Agency and ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers). The participating

Industry

Tashkent Region Mayor Visits Textile-Industrial Park Construction Site

July 14, 2024

On July 4, Zoir Mirzayev, mayor of the Tashkent region, visited the construction site of a textile-industrial park in the Yukorichirchik district. Accompanied by the head of the regional chamber of commerce and industry and other key officials, the visit highlighted the progress of the project in the Nurli Zamin mahalla, spanning 69 hectares. The […]

Event

ITMF & IAF Convention 2024 To Be Held In Samarkand, Uzbekistan

June 30, 2024

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) are set to host their annual convention in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 8th to 10th, 2024. This prestigious event promises a comprehensive programme that will highlight the latest developments shaping the textile-apparel industrial complex. Experts from across

Industry

Uzbek Textile Production Climbs 4.2 Times In Seven Years

Textile Insights April 17, 2024

Over the past seven years, Uzbekistan’s textile production has climbed 4.2 times, while exports of textile and apparel reached US $3.1 billion in 2023. In 2023, textile and clothing products worth $8.2 billion were manufactured in the country, which translates into a hike of 4.2 times from seven years ago. This has been made possible […]

Industry

Swedish University To Train Uzbek Textile Professionals

Textile Insights April 1, 2024

Uzbekistan and Sweden’s Boros University, renowned for its Swedish School of Textiles have reached an agreement to train textile industry professionals of Uzbekistan. This agreement was reached following a virtual meeting between Ambassador Nodir Ganiev of Uzbekistan and Vice-Rector, Kim Bolton of Boros University. “Also present at the meeting were representatives from

Export

Kuwait Based NRI To Import Uzbek Traditional Dresses For Women

Textile Insights February 19, 2024

A Kuwait based non-resident Indian (NRI), Anupam Jain has expressed interest in importing Uzbekistan traditional dresses for women Towards this end, a meeting was held between Uzbekistan embassy officials in Kuwait and Anupam Jain who owns Gulf Mysore General Trading Company. “Anupam Jain, who moved from India to Kuwait, has opened several Indian heritage stores […]

Event

Messe Frankfurt Organising Three Textile Fairs In Uzbekistan

Textile Insights February 17, 2024

Messe Frankfurt is planning to introduce seven exhibition events covering textiles & textile technologies consumer goods, mobility & logistics in Uzbekistan. The German trade fair organiser will cooperate closely with its partner, Business Media Central Asia (BMCA) on this business expansion. This was announced at a press conference which was attended by Eugen