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Partners' Capital (Deficit) - Incentive Distribution Rights (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Martin Midstream GP LLC
Limited Partners' Capital Account
Distributions payable on behalf of IDRs	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
MMGP
Limited Partners' Capital Account
General partner interest percentage	2.00%
MMGP \| Martin Midstream GP LLC
Limited Partners' Capital Account
General partner interest percentage	2.00%