Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 16,119	$ 13,305	$ 45,370	$ 44,171
Currency Translation Adjustments	(11,655)	2,272	(9,400)	(3,674)
Defined Benefit Retirement Plans	1,797	(180)	2,956	1,688
Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities	(214)	(333)	(316)	(616)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(10,072)	1,759	(6,760)	(2,602)
Comprehensive Income	6,047	15,064	38,610	41,569
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(177)	(499)	(1,470)	(699)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 5,870	$ 14,565	$ 37,140	$ 40,870