Consolidated Statement Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statement Of Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 5,895,561	$ 6,332,128
Cost of products sold	5,575,344	5,998,666
Gross profit	320,217	333,462
Selling, general and administrative expenses	239,324	257,779
Operating income	80,893	75,683
Interest expense	3,069	8,641
Other expense, net	1,344	666
Income before income taxes	76,480	66,376
Provision for income taxes	22,954	17,656
Consolidated net income	53,526	48,720
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,834)	(19)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation	$ 51,692	$ 48,701
Net income per share attributable to shareholders of Tech Data Corporation:
Basic	$ 1.26	$ 1.04
Diluted	$ 1.24	$ 1.03
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	41,154	46,673
Diluted	41,599	47,389