The State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan (SCRMET) held 249 trading sessions in January-October 2026, registering 25,987 contracts. The exchange's total revenue growth rate reached 146.4% compared with the same period last year, official Turkmen media reported, citing a report by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Nokerguly Atagulyyev at a Cabinet meeting held Thursday via digital system.
According to the report, the growth rate of work completed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan reached 107.3% over the first 10 months of the year. During this period, the chamber organized 22 exhibitions and 10 conferences.
In 2026, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan organized a series of international exhibitions and business events covering various sectors of the economy. These included an exhibition marking the 18th anniversary of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, White City Ashgabat, Agro Pack Turkmenistan, Türkmentextile Expo, Turkmentravel and the Kids Expo international exhibition and fair, titled "Everything for Children." In September, an exhibition showcasing Turkmenistan's economic achievements was held to mark the country's 35th anniversary of independence. In October, Ashgabat hosted the Turkmenistan International Investment Forum (TIF 2026) and the International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026" (OGT 2026).
In early November, Ashgabat hosted the CIET 2026 International Exhibition and Conference, focused on the development of the construction and industrial sectors. According to the event calendar published on the official website of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the capital will host the ITTC 2026 International Conference and Exhibition, dedicated to transport and transit corridors, and the 17th Turkmentel 2026 International Exhibition, focused on telecommunications and information technology, on Nov. 24-26.
