The 31st edition of DPES Sign Expo China & the 3rd edition of DPES Textile Printing & Embroidery Expo concluded successfully on 17th February 2025 at the Poly World Trade Center Expo & Area C of Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou.

Statistics

Exhibition Areas - 8 Halls, 10 Themes

The scale of the exhibition has been upgraded, covering Halls 1-6 of Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center Expo and Halls 14.1-15.1 of Area C of the Canton Fair Complex, bringing together more than 1,300 direct manufacturers, covering the entire industry chain from advertising production to textile printing, meeting the diversified needs of global buyers and setting a new benchmark for the industry.

1F Hall 1 & 2  Digital Printing Equipment & Materials

The digital printing equipment and sign material areas were located in Hall 1 and Hall 2 on the first floor. Leading enterprises showcased their latest products, focusing on indoor and outdoor inkjet printing machines, eco solvent printers, UV flatbed printers, roll-to-roll printers, sublimation printers, digital imaging equipment, and related products of laminating and cutting.

The sign materials area covered printing media such as flex banners, lightbox films, and vehicle wraps, as well as consumables like acrylic sheets, adhesive products, and professional inks, providing a one-stop solution for the industry.

2F Hall 3  LED Light Source

The LED Light Source Hall was located on the 2nd floor in Hall 3, bringing together top industry brands. It focused on showcasing LED advertising light sources, lighting systems, and outdoor/decorative illumination solutions while also covering LED control systems, creating a comprehensive LED technology ecosystem for all application scenarios.

2F Hall 4  Laser Cutting & Office Graphics

Hall 4 on the 2nd floor featured a joint exhibition area for laser cutting equipment and office graphics, focusing on cutting-edge processing technologies and digital imaging solutions.

The laser cutting area showcased a wide range of precision processing machinery, including CNC/laser engraving machines, fiber laser cutting/marking machines, 3D printers, lettering and grooving machines, vacuum forming and polishing equipment, as well as fully automatic spray painting machines. It also covered essential consumables such as cutting tools and laser tube accessories.

The office graphics area highlighted digital printing machines, multifunctional printers, personalized printing systems, large-format binding equipment, and professional consumables. It covered the entire process from digital proofing and office printing to customized printing, supporting the efficient upgrade of the advertising signage and industrial manufacturing sectors.

3F Hall 5 & 6 Signage and Display Equipment

The Signage & Display Equipment Areas were located in Hall 5 and Hall 6 on the 3rd floor, providing integrated and innovative support for commercial spaces and brand marketing.

The signage area focused on a diverse range of signage products and exhibition display equipment, featuring various lightboxes, storefront decoration systems, and digital visual merchandising technologies. The display equipment area showcased a comprehensive selection of display solutions, including customized display systems, portable display stands, advertising LCD displays, stage trusses, commercial visual merchandising installations, and outdoor tents.

Hall 14.1 & 15.1 Textile Printing & Embroidery

Halls 14.1-15.1 showcased a comprehensive range of textile printing technologies and solutions, including digital direct textile printing, digital sublimation printing, single and dual-station DTG printing, DTF printing, oval screen printing, laser cutting, heat roller transfer printing, heat press machines, single-head and multi-head computerized embroidery machines, screen printing, plate-making equipment, textile dyes, coatings, plastisol, water-based inks, heat-set inks, pastes, thickeners, and other printing auxiliaries.

Additionally, the exhibition featured heat transfer papers, transfer films, hot-melt powders, customized garment printing equipment and software, as well as Industry 4.0-related technologies and equipment. It also included patents, innovations, and software related to textile printing, along with professional trade publications and media.

Exhibits Proportion

At this year's Sign Expo, the proportion of different categories is as follows:

• Printing Equipment: 31%

• Signage & Display Equipment: 26%

• Engraving & Cutting Equipment: 25%

• LED Light Sources: 10%

• Sign Media & Materials: 4%

• Office Graphics: 4%

The distribution of exhibits in the Textile Expo is as follows:

• Digital Direct Textile Printing: 4.39%

• Digital Sublimation Printing: 15.79%

• DTF Printing: 17.54%

• Single & Dual-station DTG Printing: 16.67%

• Screen Printing: 5.26%

• Laser Cutting Machines: 7.02%

• Inks & Consumables: 28.95%

• Others: 4.38%

Visitors

Overseas Visitors: 4124

Visitors came from 130 countries and regions, with international attendance increasing by 26.4% compared to the Spring 2024 edition.

The top 20 countries by visitor numbers include Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Russia, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Australia, South Korea, Mongolia, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Laos, and the United States.

The highest number of visitors came from India and key Southeast Asian countries, with Malaysia leading in both visitor numbers and growth rate (over 46% increase). Attendance from the Middle East and North Africa, particularly Iran, Algeria, and Egypt, also saw notable growth.

Domestic Visitors: 51236

• The South China region accounted for the largest share of domestic visitors at 68.89%, followed by East China and Central China.

• Visitors came from 34 provinces, cities, and autonomous regions across China, demonstrating wide national coverage.

Global Buyers Gathering at DPES 2025

DPES 2025 brought together numerous industry associations and professional buyer groups from around the world. The organizer also hosted the DPES NIGHT networking event for visitors to relax after a busy day at the exhibition. Overseas visitors immersed themselves in a Cantonese-inspired atmosphere—taking photos, savoring authentic Cantonese cuisine, and enjoying traditional Cantonese art performances, creating unforgettable memories.

Thank you all for joining us at DPES 2025! Look forward to seeing you at DPES 2026.