Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 33,710	$ 25,908	$ 92,644	$ 60,100
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Currency translation adjustments	(25,504)	(71,986)	(24,116)	(155,284)
Defined benefit retirement plans	281	497	852	2,400
Current period change in fair value of derivatives	1,241	(140)	5,804	1,535
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities	(637)	(818)	938	(2,385)
Other comprehensive loss	(24,619)	(72,447)	(16,522)	(153,734)
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,091	(46,539)	76,122	(93,634)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(36)	(3)	(55)	(5)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 9,055	$ (46,542)	$ 76,067	$ (93,639)