Consolidated Statement Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 6,147,757	$ 5,910,063	[1]
Cost of products sold	5,825,343	5,586,655
Gross profit	322,414	323,408
Selling, general and administrative expenses	283,360	240,950
Restatement expenses (Note 2)	3,023	0
Operating Expenses	286,383	240,950
Operating income	36,031	82,458
Interest expense	7,098	3,069
Other (income) expense, net	(2,164)	235
Income before income taxes	31,097	79,154
Provision for income taxes	13,337	23,142
Consolidated net income	17,760	56,012	[1]
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(1,834)	[1]
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$ 17,760	$ 54,178	[1]
Net income per share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation
Basic (in USD per share)	$ 0.47	$ 1.32
Diluted (in USD per share)	$ 0.47	$ 1.30
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (shares)	37,907	41,154	[1]
Diluted (shares)	38,171	41,599	[1]

[1] (1) See Note 2 - Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements.