Uzbekistan Showcases Food and Wine at Shanghai Expo
Uzbekistan's national pavilion at the 9th China International Import Expo highlights export-oriented foods, fresh fruits, wines and juices.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Wine
Uzbekistan's national pavilion, operating under the 'Made in Uzbekistan' banner, is showcasing export-oriented food products, fresh fruits, wines and juices at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Delegations from several countries visited the pavilion and praised the quality, taste and packaging of Uzbek food and alcoholic beverages.
Why it matters
The exhibition gives Uzbek producers direct exposure to international buyers and importers in one of the world's largest import showcases. Representatives of the Alcohol and Tobacco Market Regulation Inspectorate are participating, signaling a focus on the regulatory side of alcoholic beverage exports.
Uzbekistan's pavilion features food products, fresh fruits, wines and juices at the 9th China International Import Expo. The reported data is limited to the edition number, with no sales, volume or pricing figures disclosed yet.
The players
China International Import Expo
A large annual trade exhibition in Shanghai that brings together exhibitors and buyers from around the world to promote imports and trade ties with China.
Alcohol and Tobacco Market Regulation Inspectorate
Uzbekistan's state body responsible for overseeing the regulation of alcohol and tobacco markets, which is participating in the expo.
The details
Visitors from China, Turkmenistan, Canada, Mexico, Italy and India toured the Uzbek pavilion. Inspection officials and entrepreneurs held talks with foreign partners on expanding trade, strengthening cooperation, implementing investment projects and introducing innovative technologies.
Timeline
November 8, 2026: The 9th China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai with the Uzbek pavilion on display.
Travel Outlook
The Uzbek pavilion's presence extends the China International Import Expo's role as a platform for mid-sized exporters from Central Asia seeking access to Chinese buyers. The appearance of a wine and juice producer alongside fresh fruit reflects a broader pattern of agricultural exporters using the expo to diversify beyond raw commodities.
For readers interested in Uzbek wines or juices, the exhibition offers a first look at products that are export-oriented but not yet widely available through standard retail channels. Anyone pursuing these products should check importer listings in their own market, since no distribution details were reported.
The takeaway
Trade expos like the China International Import Expo can give smaller national producers a direct route to foreign buyers. Watch for follow-up reporting on actual contracts before assuming new products will reach shelves.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Ўзбекистон Миллий ахборот агентлиги.
