Exhibition Overview - The 19th Uzbekistan International Mining, Metallurgy, and Metal Processing Exhibition will take place from October 28 to 30, 2025, at the Tashkent International Exhibition Center [1] - The exhibition is organized by ICA Exhibition Group and ITECA Exhibitions, with a yearly frequency [1] - The event is expected to attract over 170 exhibitors and 4,135 professional visitors from 19 countries, including UAE, Azerbaijan, Belarus, UK, Germany, Kazakhstan, Canada, China, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, and Mongolia [1] Market Overview - Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia, with a population of 38 million and an area of 447,400 square kilometers, making it the fastest-growing economy in the region [2] - The country is rich in mineral resources, with copper reserves of 25 million tons, gold reserves of 6,400 tons, and uranium reserves of nearly 140,000 tons [2] - In 2022, Uzbekistan's foreign trade volume reached approximately $500.1 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 18.6% [3] - China is Uzbekistan's second-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade amounting to $8.92 billion in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 19.7% [3] Industry Development - Uzbekistan is focusing on the development of its manufacturing sector, particularly in gold, copper, and uranium mining [4] - The country plans to open 20 new mining areas to attract foreign investment and upgrade its metallurgical enterprises [4] - There is a significant demand for metal processing machinery, with 70% of the machines currently imported, amounting to $920 million in 2023 [4] Product Range - The exhibition will feature a wide range of products, including mining and processing equipment, metallurgy equipment and technology, metal processing equipment, castings and forgings, and various metal materials and products [5] - Specific categories include crushing and screening equipment, smelting furnaces, welding equipment, CNC machining centers, and environmental protection technologies [5]