Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012		Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income	$ 14,695	$ 38,527	[1]	$ 32,455	$ 94,539	[1]
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,956)	(111,143)	[1]	(49,565)	(83,972)	[1]
Total comprehensive income (loss)	12,739	(72,616)	[1]	(17,110)	10,567	[1]
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(1,758)	[1]	0	(3,942)	[1]
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$ 12,739	$ (74,374)	[1]	$ (17,110)	$ 6,625	[1]

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