Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 29,393	$ 14,371	$ 58,934	$ 34,192
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Currency translation adjustments	(13,080)	(76,433)	1,388	(83,299)
Defined benefit retirement plans	697	1,407	571	1,903
Current period change in fair value of derivatives	4,173	575	4,563	1,675
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	1,241	(567)	1,575	(1,567)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(6,969)	(75,018)	8,097	(81,288)
Comprehensive income (loss)	22,424	(60,647)	67,031	(47,096)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(9)	5	(19)	(1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 22,415	$ (60,642)	$ 67,012	$ (47,097)