Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 121,431	$ 39,787	$ 31,884
Currency translation adjustments	(46,952)	41,601	4,779
Defined Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) arising during the period, other	9,210	8,827	(6,289)
Amortization of actuarial loss	1,078	2,308	2,458
Amortization of prior service gain	7	(69)	(151)
Current period change in fair value of derivatives	2,226	(3,278)	(320)
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities	(2,945)	2,091	2,093
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(37,376)	51,480	2,570
Comprehensive Income	84,055	91,267	34,454
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(78)	(37)	(287)
Comprehensive income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 83,977	$ 91,230	$ 34,167