Acquisitions (As Reported and Pro Forma Information)(Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013		Oct. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012		Oct. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012		Jan. 31, 2011
Net Sales
As reported	$ 7,442,372	[1],[2]	$ 6,037,475	$ 5,968,419	$ 5,910,063	$ 6,874,391	[3]	$ 6,404,585	$ 6,214,304	$ 6,154,033	$ 25,358,329	$ 25,647,313	[4]	$ 23,619,938	[4]
Proforma											27,099,438	28,105,768
Net Income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation
As reported	44,441	[1],[2]	42,937	34,699	54,178	43,976	[3]	49,862	45,346	51,566	176,255	190,750	[4]	208,372	[4]
Proforma											$ 188,265	$ 185,860

[1] During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company recorded a $41.0 million increase in an accrual for various value added tax matters in one of the Company’s subsidiaries in Spain, which decreased earnings per diluted share by $0.89 for the quarter ended January 31, 2013 (see Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies for further discussion).

[2] During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $25.1 million for the reversal of deferred tax valuation allowances related to a specific jurisdiction in Europe which had been recorded in prior fiscal years, which increased earnings per diluted share by $0.66 for the quarter ended January 31, 2013 (see further discussion in Note 9 - Income Taxes).

[3] During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company recorded a $28.3 million loss on disposal of subsidiaries related to the closure of the commercial operations in Brazil and Colombia, which decreased earnings per diluted share by $0.46 for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 (see also Note 7 - Loss on Disposal of Subsidiaries).

[4] See Note 2 - Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements.