Why You Should Exhibit at CaPhex 2026
Direct Access to a USD 120+ Billion Central Asian Market
Uzbekistan is the largest consumer market in Central Asia (38+ million population) and serves as a duty-free gateway to CIS countries with over 300 million consumers.
Strong Government Support & Policy Reforms
CaPhex 2026 is organized with active support from the Pharmaceutical Industry Development Agency, Ministry of Health, Republic of Uzbekistan, offering exhibitors:
- Investor-friendly pharmaceutical regulations
- WHO GBT maturity upgrades & PIC/S alignment
- Preferential government procurement for local production
- Incentives for foreign manufacturers and technology partners
High Number of Ongoing & Upcoming Projects
Uzbekistan is witnessing large-scale investments across pharma, cosmetics, herbal, and medical manufacturing, including:
- 45+ pharma projects in Free Economic Zones
- USD 500+ million investment pipeline
- Tashkent Pharma Park (19.5 HA) with 3000+ skilled workforce
- Multiple contract manufacturing & joint venture opportunities
Import-Dependent Market = Immediate Business Opportunity
- Pharmaceutical Market: USD 2.0–2.3 billion (high import reliance)
- Cosmetics Market: USD 359 million, growing to USD 480 million by 2029
- Herbal & Traditional Medicine: USD 1.9 billion turnover
- Medical & Healthcare Products: 90% import dependency
This creates strong demand for machinery, raw materials, APIs, formulations, packaging, and turnkey solutions.
Key Industry Segments Covered
- Pharmaceuticals & APIs
- Nutraceuticals & Herbal Medicine
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Biotech & Healthcare Products
- Pharmaceutical Machinery & Packaging
- Cleanroom, HVAC, Utilities & Automation
- Contract Manufacturing & Technology Transfer
Who Will You Meet
- Government decision-makers & regulators
- Importers, distributors & procurement agencies
- Local manufacturers seeking technology partners
- Investors & project developers
- Buyers from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan & Turkmenistan
Strategic Advantage for Exhibitors
- Enter a fast-growing, underpenetrated market
- Establish local manufacturing or JV partnerships
- Appoint distributors across Central Asia
- Position your brand before government-backed projects
- Secure long-term business in emerging economies