Central Asia International Hardware Expo (CAIHE) Tashkent

The Central Asia International Hardware Expo (CAIHE) is an international trade fair for the hardware, tools and fastening industries and is recognised as Central Asia's first specialised B2B platform of its kind. Held annually at the modern Uzexpocentre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, it provides a key marketplace for business development, innovation and international exchange across the hardware and tools sector.

CAIHE is organised by Koelnmesse Co., Ltd. in cooperation with regional partners. As a subsidiary of the globally renowned Koelnmesse Group, the organiser draws on decades of expertise in staging leading international trade fairs while strategically expanding its global portfolio into the rapidly developing Central Asian market. The event benefits from an extensive international network, professional B2B matchmaking programmes and a strong commitment to fostering long-term business relationships between global suppliers and regional decision-makers.

The exhibition covers the full spectrum of modern hardware products and technical equipment. Exhibits include hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, abrasives, welding equipment, small machinery, lifting equipment, fastening systems, building materials and construction accessories, garden and outdoor equipment, occupational safety and personal protective equipment (PPE), locks, keys, lock accessories, as well as machinery and production equipment for the manufacture of architectural hardware. The exhibition is further complemented by innovative solutions, services and technologies for the trade, industrial, construction and crafts sectors, making CAIHE a comprehensive platform for industry information, innovation and sourcing.

Key highlights of CAIHE include an extensive conference and technical programme, international networking events, trade delegations and structured matchmaking sessions organised through a Hosted Buyer Programme that brings qualified buyers and exhibitors together.

Exhibitors represent a broad range of sectors, including tool manufacturing, fastening and joining technology, construction supply, mechanical engineering, metalworking, locking and security technology, garden and landscaping equipment, occupational safety, industrial supplies, and domestic and international trade. The exhibition attracts a professional audience comprising specialist retailers, wholesalers, importers, distributors, purchasing professionals from industry and construction, representatives of DIY and home improvement retail chains, tradespeople, architectural practices, construction companies, and senior decision-makers responsible for production, procurement and project development.

CAIHE also forms part of Koelnmesse's international portfolio of hardware trade fairs, complementing a series of prestigious industry events held in major economic regions around the world. These include the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Cologne, as well as other leading hardware exhibitions in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, India, China and Colombia. As a result, both exhibitors and visitors benefit from a global industry network, international synergies and consistently high quality standards.

Hosted at the Uzexpocentre, Uzbekistan's leading exhibition and congress venue, CAIHE enjoys an outstanding setting. Conveniently located in central Tashkent, the venue features modern exhibition halls, excellent infrastructure and direct access to the international airport, hotels and the city's public transport network. This ensures easy access for both international exhibitors and trade visitors, providing an ideal venue for a trade exhibition of growing importance to the Central Asian economy.

The first edition and therefore the premiere of the Central Asia International Hardware Expo (CAIHE) takes place on 3 days from Tue., 24.11.2026 to Thur., 26.11.2026 in Tashkent.