| Cover Page | May 09, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 08, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 0-21513 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DXP Enterprises, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | TX |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 76-0509661 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock par value $0.01 |
| Trading Symbol | DXPE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001020710 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5301 Hollister |
| Local Phone Number | 996-4700 |
| City Area Code | (713) |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77040 |
