Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net Sales	$ 181,674	$ 176,193
Cost of goods sold	116,560	113,585
Gross profit	65,114	62,608
Selling, general and administrative expenses	45,741	45,197
Operating income	19,373	17,411
Other (Expense) Income, net	(473)	346
Interest Expense	(525)	(744)
Interest Income	453	169
Income Before Taxes and Equity in Net Income of Associated Companies	18,828	17,182
Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies	6,546	4,133
Income before equity in net income of associated companies	12,282	13,049
Equity in net income of associated companies	1,027	1,142
Net Income	13,309	14,191
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	579	572
Net Income Attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 12,730	$ 13,619
Per share data:
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	$ 0.96	$ 1.04
Diluted Earnings per Common Share	$ 0.96	$ 1.04
Dividends Declared	$ 0.25	$ 0.245