TRADE RECEIVABLES SECURITIZATION PROGRAM (Details) - Bunge Securitization B.V. - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities Disclosures
Maximum funding under trade receivables securitization program	$ 700
Receivables sold which were derecognized on Bunge balance sheet	628	$ 524
Proceeds received in cash related to transfer of receivables	9,197	10,396
Cash collections from customers on receivables previously sold	9,176	10,542
Gross receivables sold	9,405	10,601
Discounts related to gross receivables sold included in SG&A	6	5	$ 7
Deferred purchase price included in other current assets	$ 87	$ 79
Payment term for receivables	30 days
Minimum
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities Disclosures
Percentage of receivables sold sale price whose collection is deferred	10.00%
Maximum
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities Disclosures
Percentage of receivables sold sale price whose collection is deferred	15.00%