Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023 shares
MMGP LLC
Related Party Transaction
General partner interest percentage	2.00%
Martin Resource Management \| Martin Resource Management Corporation \| Martin Midstream Partners L.P.
Related Party Transaction
Common limited partner units (in shares)	6,114,532
Voting interest percentage	15.70%
Martin Resource Management \| Martin Resource Management \| MMGP Holdings, LLC
Related Party Transaction
General partner interest percentage	100.00%
Martin Resource Management \| MMGP LLC
Related Party Transaction
General partner interest percentage	2.00%

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