Recently, global research authority MarketsandMarkets released its Digital Signature Market Global Forecast to 2030, notably including Chinese digital signature providers in its analysis for the first time.
Traditionally, Chinese software companies—particularly SaaS vendors—have struggled to capture international attention. However, with the rapid growth of China’s SaaS sector and the surge of overseas expansion in recent years, Chinese players have become an increasingly influential force in the global market.
In this report, eSignGlobal ranked No.1 in Asia-Pacific and No.6 worldwide, making it the only Chinese vendor to break into the global top ten. Its debut in this global forecast with such a strong ranking marks a milestone—Chinese digital signature companies are now part of the global core competitive landscape, reflecting international recognition of China’s digital service capabilities.
Global Market Size and Growth Trends
Rapid market expansion: The global digital signature market was valued at USD 1.89 billion in 2019, growing to USD 9.93 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 39.2%.
Sustained future growth: From 2025 to 2030, CAGR is expected to remain around 39%, with market size projected to exceed USD 70 billion.
Mobile adoption: Mobile-based signatures have surged from 15.41 billion in 2015 to 51.11 billion in 2024, and are forecasted to reach 75.44 billion in 2025.
Cloud overtaking on-premise: Cloud-based solutions are expanding at a CAGR of 41.3%, outpacing on-premise deployments (37%), which remain dominant only in high-security sectors like finance and government.
Technology upgrades: Leading vendors are integrating AI to drive efficiency. For instance, DocuSign is evolving from signature services to an intelligent contract management platform, while eSign has introduced its Smart Contract Agent.
Asia-Pacific: Fastest-Growing Market
Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing digital signature market globally, projected to maintain a 40.1% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, with market size expanding from USD 2.984 billion in 2025 to USD 16.1 billion in 2030.
China plays a pivotal role in this growth, fueled by its vast internet population, strong digital economy momentum, and supportive policy environment, driving rapid adoption of e-signature and identity authentication technologies.
eSignGlobal: Asia-Pacific Leader, Global Challenger
The report notes that the global digital signature market is highly consolidated, with the top ten players controlling over 50% of market share, historically dominated by U.S. and European firms. Against this backdrop, eSign has broken through as Asia-Pacific’s leader and the world’s No.6, representing the most competitive Chinese force in the field.
With 20+ years of technology and industry expertise, eSignGlobal has served 630,000 paying clients, including 390,000 enterprises, and handles over 30 million daily transactions. According to Fortune Business Insights (2024), eSignGlobal holds 35% market share in China, ranking No.1 domestically for five consecutive years.
To achieve true local service, eSignGlobal has deployed data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Frankfurt, serving clients in 70+ countries and regions while ensuring compliance with EU eIDAS and other regional standards. Today, it supports 200+ outbound Chinese enterprises, including Cyberport, China State Construction International, EFTPay, ACW, and Greenland Hong Kong—becoming a trusted digital infrastructure partner for globalization.
Looking Ahead
Over the next five years, the global digital signature market will continue to expand at 40%+ CAGR, with Asia-Pacific—and China in particular—driving innovation, policy alignment, and international standardization.
With deep expertise in cloud security, identity authentication, and cross-border compliance, eSign not only empowers Chinese enterprises in their digital transformation but also builds a trusted global ecosystem. As a result, it is helping reshape the foundations of global business trust and establishing itself as a cornerstone of the digital era.