Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 15,942	$ 16,675	$ 29,251	$ 30,866
Currency Translation Adjustments	981	(4,183)	2,255	(5,946)
Defined Benefit Retirement Plans	613	562	1,159	1,868
Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities	(171)	(715)	(102)	(283)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	1,423	(4,336)	3,312	(4,361)
Comprehensive Income	17,365	12,339	32,563	26,505
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(510)	239	(1,293)	(200)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 16,855	$ 12,578	$ 31,270	$ 26,305