Uzbekistan Coatings Show Taps Into Region’s Expanding Construction Market
More than 100 companies from over ten countries gathered in Tashkent in September for three closely connected industrial exhibitions covering coatings, chemicals, cement, concrete and construction materials.
Uzbekistan Coatings Show, Uzbekistan Chemical Show and Uzbekistan Concrete Show ran from 16 to 18 September 2026, bringing manufacturers, materials suppliers, equipment companies and industry specialists together across approximately 5,000 square metres of exhibition space. Organisers reported more than 4,500 professional visitors over the three days, with exhibitors coming from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, China, India, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, Türkiye, Italy and Belarus.
The exhibitions come as Uzbekistan continues to expand both construction activity and domestic production of cement and other building materials. For suppliers of chemicals, coatings, machinery and processing technology, the resulting market extends well beyond conventional construction products.
Briefing
- Uzbekistan Coatings Show, Chemical Show and Concrete Show took place in Tashkent from 16 to 18 September 2026.
- More than 100 companies from over ten countries exhibited across approximately 5,000 square metres.
- Organisers recorded more than 4,500 industry visitors during the three-day event.
- The programme included a two-day conference and more than 20 demonstrations and practical sessions.
- The three exhibitions return to Tashkent from 15 to 17 September 2027 at Anhor Park.
Construction Demand Behind the Exhibition Floor
The breadth of the exhibitions reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of construction materials production. Concrete depends upon cement, aggregates and chemical admixtures; coatings rely on resins, pigments, additives and specialist manufacturing processes; and all of these industries require production, handling, packaging and application equipment.
That relationship was visible on the exhibition floor. Products ranged from raw materials and auxiliary supplies to finished coatings, construction mixes, machinery, instruments, packaging systems and concrete processing technologies. Application technology and environmental products were also represented.
There is substantial domestic demand behind those displays. Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee reported that construction work reached UZS 227.4 trillion during the first seven months of 2026, 12.9% higher than during the corresponding period of 2025. Tashkent city alone accounted for UZS 76.2 trillion, with neighbouring Tashkent region contributing another UZS 21.1 trillion.
Buildings and structures remain the dominant component of the market. During January to May 2026 they accounted for 70.4% of construction work, equivalent to UZS 73.9 trillion, while civil facilities accounted for UZS 21.1 trillion and specialised construction work for UZS 10 trillion.
Cement Production Moves Ahead of Domestic Demand
Uzbekistan’s cement industry provides another indication of how rapidly domestic materials capacity has developed. An August 2026 analysis by the country’s Chamber of Accounts reported that 42 enterprises produced a combined 54.9 million tonnes of cement between 2023 and 2025.
Production increased from 15.5 million tonnes in 2023 to 17.9 million tonnes in 2024 and 21.5 million tonnes in 2025. Domestic demand reached 19.9 million tonnes in 2025, putting production above estimated national consumption.
With production already exceeding domestic demand, investment is increasingly likely to centre on efficiency, product quality, automation and higher-value materials rather than simply adding basic cement capacity. Energy consumption and environmental performance also become more prominent considerations as producers compete in a better-supplied domestic market and look towards exports.
From Materials to Manufacturing Technology
The exhibition programme extended beyond finished products. More than 20 masterclasses and demonstrations provided opportunities to see materials, equipment and application processes in use, while a two-day conference added a technical and commercial programme.
Speakers included representatives of the Competence and Quality Association, Green Building Council of Uzbekistan and MEYOS Association, together with specialists from companies and projects including Alina Group, Engineering Services, Myproje.uz, American Paints, Kolberg Group, Orion Specialty Carbon Blacks and Kayalar Kimya.
Discussions covered coatings and chemical production, construction materials, energy-efficient and green construction, manufacturing automation and practical industrial applications.
Regional Supply Chains
Uzbekistan is also positioning manufacturing as part of a wider export strategy. Government investment programmes have identified chemicals and construction materials among the industries targeted for additional production capacity, while efforts to increase value-added manufacturing are intended to move more of the country’s industrial output beyond basic commodities.
Uzbekistan borders Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, giving domestic manufacturers access to several neighbouring construction markets while providing overseas suppliers with a potential base for developing business across Central Asia.
The exhibitor list in Tashkent reflected that mixture of domestic, regional and international participation, with companies from neighbouring Kazakhstan appearing alongside suppliers from China, India, Turkey and several European markets.
Returning in 2027
The three exhibitions return to Tashkent from 15 to 17 September 2027 at Anhor Park. By then, Uzbekistan’s cement industry will have had another year operating with production above current domestic consumption, while construction activity will continue to determine how much additional materials capacity can be absorbed at home.
Higher-value materials, more efficient production and regional exports are consequently likely to become increasingly prominent alongside the continuing expansion of Uzbekistan’s construction market.
Key Industry Questions
- How large is Uzbekistan’s construction market? Construction work reached UZS 227.4 trillion during January to July 2026, according to the National Statistics Committee, representing year-on-year growth of 12.9%.
- How important is Tashkent to national construction activity? Tashkent city recorded UZS 76.2 trillion of construction work during the first seven months of 2026, considerably more than any other individual region.
- Is Uzbekistan producing enough cement for its domestic market? The Chamber of Accounts reported production of 21.5 million tonnes in 2025 against domestic demand of 19.9 million tonnes, putting national output above estimated consumption.
- What industries were covered by the Tashkent exhibitions? The combined event covered coatings, industrial chemicals, cement, concrete, construction mixes, raw materials, manufacturing equipment, packaging, application technologies and related services.
- How international was the 2026 event? Organisers reported more than 100 exhibitors from over ten countries, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, India, Turkey, Italy and Russia.
- Were live demonstrations included? Yes. More than 20 masterclasses and practical demonstrations were staged alongside the exhibition.
- When will the exhibitions return? The next Uzbekistan Coatings Show, Uzbekistan Chemical Show and Uzbekistan Concrete Show are scheduled for 15 to 17 September 2027 at Anhor Park in Tashkent.
Strategic Takeaways
- Uzbekistan’s continuing construction growth is supporting demand across the cement, concrete, chemicals and coatings supply chains.
- Domestic cement capacity has moved beyond estimated consumption, increasing the importance of efficiency, differentiation and export markets.
- Manufacturing technology and automation are becoming increasingly relevant as local materials production expands.
- Combining coatings, chemicals and concrete within one event reflects the considerable overlap between their industrial supply chains.
- Uzbekistan’s location gives domestic manufacturers and international suppliers access to a broader Central Asian construction market.
