CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 112,872	$ (15,842)	$ 121,431
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Currency translation adjustments	16,725	(82,368)	(46,952)
Defined benefit retirement plans
Net (loss) gain arising during the period, other	(5,792)	8,177	9,210
Amortization of actuarial loss	(385)	628	1,078
Amortization of prior service cost (gain)	34	(228)	7
Current period change in fair value of derivatives	1,407	1,372	2,226
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	1,817	(1,881)	(2,945)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	13,806	(74,300)	(37,376)
Comprehensive income (loss)	126,678	(90,142)	84,055
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(106)	(39)	(78)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 126,572	$ (90,181)	$ 83,977