Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 35,258	$ 29,541
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Currency translation adjustments	(25,389)	14,468
Defined benefit retirement plans	354	(126)
Current period change in fair value of derivatives	2,345	390
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	45	334
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(22,645)	15,066
Comprehensive income	12,613	44,607
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest	42	(10)
Comprehensive income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 12,655	$ 44,597