Restructuring and Impairment Costs (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Charges [Line Items]
Employee termination benefits				$ 3,974
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use				14,584
Goodwill Impairment				889
Income before income taxes and other items	$ 39,646	$ 38,857	$ 86,053	94,176
Net income attributable to Universal Corporation	$ 25,966	$ 28,135	$ 56,115	$ 72,760
Diluted	$ 1.04	$ 1.11	$ 2.23	$ 2.87
Tanzania
Restructuring Charges [Line Items]
Employee termination benefits				$ 4,000
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use				14,600
Goodwill Impairment				900
Income before income taxes and other items				19,400
Net income attributable to Universal Corporation				$ 15,800
Diluted				$ 0.62