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Document and Entity Information - shares
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Nov. 09, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name DXP ENTERPRISES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001020710  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   14,398,648
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2015