Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%
Guaranteed Note Due 2027 [Member]
8.1% guaranteed notes issued in USD due 2027.
Net income
Net income
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, $1,000 million, 3.625% ($2 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, 3.625%[Member]
Guaranteed notes due 2051 [Member]
3.625% guaranteed notes issued in USD due 2051 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Accelerated amortization of operating lease assets
AcceleratedAmortizationofOperatingLeaseAssets [Member]
Expected accelerated amortization of operating lease assets related to termination of lease before expiration of lease term.
Schedule of changes in ordinary and treasury shares outstanding during the period [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Equity securities [Member]
Investments In Equity Securities [Member]
Investments in equity securities.
Cumulative redeemable non-controlling interest stock redeemed during the period, in shares
Temporary Equity Redeemed Or Called During Period Shares
Number of securities classified as temporary equity bought back by the entity at the exercise price or redemption price.
Debt instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Dividends paid - common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current maturities of long-term debt
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Foreign currency [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial instruments by contract type [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Pre-tax unrealized gain (loss) to be reclassified to earnings over the next twelve months
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Accounts payable:
Accounts Payable, Current [Abstract]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Stated interest rate (in hundredths)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Summary of the impact of financial instruments on earnings and other comprehensive income [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Net periodic benefit costs (credits)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Sep 2022 Quarterly dividend [Member]
Sep 2022 Quarterly dividend [Member]
Sep 2022 Quarterly dividend
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($3 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5% [Member]
Guaranteed Notes due 2027 3.5% [Member]
3.5% guaranteed notes issued at a discount in USD due 2027 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Cumulative redeemable non-controlling interest stock outstanding
Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding
Sales of non-controlling interest
ChangeInNoncontrollingInterestfromSaleofNoncontrollingInterest
Amount of increase in noncontrolling interest from sale of a portion of the parent's controlling interest or decrease in noncontrolling interest by the non-wholly owned subsidiary (for example, but not limited to, redeeming or purchasing the interests of noncontrolling shareholders, issuance of shares (interests) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to the parent entity for other than cash, and a buyback of shares (interest) from the noncontrolling interests).
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares
Total purchase price, including commissions and fees
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments: [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Prior service cost (benefit) amortization
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Share Repurchase Authorization [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate
Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate
CARES Act tax benefit, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Impact, CARES Act, Percent
Percentage of period over period change in reported income tax expense (benefit) in excess of (less than) expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying domestic federal statutory income tax rate to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations, attributable to Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Components of AOCI [Domain]
Type of equity stock [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Earnings per share reconciliation [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Interest expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Collateral received from interest rate derivatives
Payments for (Proceeds from) Collateral Related to Derivative Instruments
The net cash outflow or inflow from collateral agreement related to derivative instruments during the period, classified as financing activities.
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Maximum accrued liability for individual site range
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Advanced polymers [Member]
Advanced polymers [Member]
Advanced polymers
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, percent [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Personnel costs
PersonnelCosts [Member]
Personnel related costs in conjunction with exit or disposal activities.
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Long-term debt
Outstanding borrowings
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
EBITDA: [Abstract]
Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization [Abstract]
Total liabilities, carrying value
Liabilities Carrying Value Disclosure
Carrying value of financial and nonfinancial obligations.
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges
Payments for Hedge, Investing Activities
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Derivative instrument risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Tax exempt income tax benefit, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Percent
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Weighted average interest rate, short-term debt (in hundredths)
Short-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Earnings per share, basic and diluted by continuing operations and discontinued operations [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Redeemable non-controlling interests, dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Redeemable non-controlling interests, dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Redeemable Non-controlling Interests, dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of redeemable non-controlling interest (ASI special stock) outstanding.
Operating costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable [Text Block]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Entity Addresses [Table]
Entity Addresses [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Guaranteed Notes due 2040, $750 million, 3.375% ($2 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed notes due 2040 [Member]
3.375% guaranteed notes issued in USD due 2040 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cumulative redeemable non-controlling interest stock redeemed during the period, in value
Temporary Equity Redeemed Or Called During Period Value
The value of securities classified as temporary equity bought back by the entity at the exercise price or redemption price.
Derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities at fair value, net, by balance sheet classification [Abstract]
Derivative And Nonderivative Assets Liabilities At Fair Value Net By Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt discount and issuance costs [Abstract]
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]
Redeemable non-controlling interests
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities [Member]
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Parent [Member]
Document Type
Document Type
Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs (credits): [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Country Region
Country Region
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Technology [Member]
Technology [Member]
The segment whose business is primarily the development and licensing of chemical and polyolefin process technologies and the manufacturing and selling of polyolefin catalysts.
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Debt [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Acquisition of equity method investment
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial instruments by contract type [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Sales and other operating revenues [Member]
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Jun 2022 Special dividend [Member]
Jun 2022 Special dividend [Member]
Jun 2022 Special dividend
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Total assets
Assets
Summary of fair value of outstanding financial instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Financial Instruments In Statement Of Financial Position Fair Value [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the location and fair value amounts of financial instruments reported in the statement of financial position.
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Subsidiary Issuer, LYB International Finance II B.V.
Subsidiary Issuer, LYB International II Finance B.V. [Member]
Subsidiary Issuer, LYB International II Finance B.V.
Income statement location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
EBITDA
Segment Measure Of Profitability Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), the measure used by the Company's chief operating decision maker (CODM) to assess the performance of and allocate resources to the Company's reportable segments.
Interest rates [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Site contingency [Line Items]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
O&P - EAI [Member]
Olefins And Polyolefins - Europe, Asia & International [Member]
The segment whose business is primarily the production and marketing of olefins and co-products, polyethylene and polypropylene in countries outside of the Americas.
Long-term debt, fair value
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Derivative collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral
Shareholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Deferred income tax provision
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Amortization of debt-related costs
Amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Per Share Data [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Schedule of short-term debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Short-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Additional borrowing capacity, uncommitted loans
Additional Borrowing Capacity Uncommitted Loans
Additional borrowing capacity available under credit agreements through uncommitted accordion features.
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Short-term investments [Member]
Short-Term Investments [Member]
Refined products [Member]
Refined Products [Member]
Refined products
Total segment EBITDA
Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization Total Reportable Segments
Total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for all reportable segments.
Derivative contract type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Net investment hedges [Member]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Revenue recognized included in beginning contract liability
ContractWithCustomerLiabilityRevenueRecognizedDescription
Description of the amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Summary of foreign currency hedges [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Foreign Currency Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the notional amounts and maturity dates for foreign currency derivatives.
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
China [Member]
CHINA
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Inventory, finished goods, work-in-process, and raw materials and supplies [Abstract]
Inventory, Finished Goods and Work in Process, Net of Reserves [Abstract]
Share repurchase authorization expiration date
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Pension Benefits [Text Block]
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests
Dividends redeemable non-controlling interests cash
Amount of paid Redeemable Non-controlling Interests dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash.
Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Intersegment elimination [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Summary of interest rate derivatives [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Interest Rate Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the notional amounts and maturity dates for interest rate derivatives
Germany [Member]
GERMANY
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Site Contingency [Table]
Site Contingency [Table]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Schedule of the carrying value and estimated fair value of non-derivative financial instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to the carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments, including financial assets and financial liabilities, and the measurement of those instruments.
Minimum accrued liability for individual site range
Loss Contingency Estimate Of Possible Loss Amount
Reflects the estimated amount of loss from the specified contingency
Ordinary shares par value (in euros per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Tax (expense) benefit before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax
Unamortized debt issuance cost
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Polyethylene [Member]
Polyethylene [Member]
Polyethylene
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Other liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Average purchase price (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Equity investments -
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions [Abstract]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Tax (expense) benefit
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Trade
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other [Member]
Non Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Jun 2022 Quarterly dividend [Member]
Jun 2022 Quarterly dividend [Member]
Jun 2022 Quarterly dividend
Fair value measured at net asset value per share [Member]
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Effective income tax rate (in hundredths)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Related parties
Due from Related Parties, Current
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Cumulative fair value hedging adjustments included in carrying amount of debt
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)
Sales revenue, net
Sales and other operating revenues
Sales and other operating revenue
Revenues
Financial derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Precious metal financings [Member]
Precious Metal Financings [Member]
Lease agreements for precious metals which are used in our production processes.
Income Taxes [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Refining [Member]
Refining [Member]
The segment whose business is the refining of heavy, high-sulfur crude oils and other crude oils of varied types and sources available on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Related parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Debt extinguishment costs
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Date of record
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Basic (in dollars per share)
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Net proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans [Member]
Amortization of defined pension items [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury shares [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Total Company share of shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Derivative Instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders
Net Income Available to Company Shareholders
Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, and dividends on special stock; of income (loss) available to common shareholders
Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Dividends - common stock
Aggregate dividends paid
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Other income (expense), net [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
ShareholdersEquityandRedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsAbstract [Abstract]
Shareholders Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests Abstract [Abstract]
Shareholders Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests Abstract
Ordinary Shares
Ordinary shares [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other long-term debt [Member]
Other Long Term Debt [Member]
Any other long-term notes not specifically mentioned.
Polypropylene [Member]
Polypropylene [Member]
Polypropylene
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares
Cash paid for shares repurchased
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Class of stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0% ($1 million of discount)
Guaranteed Notes due 2023 [Member]
4.0% notes issued at a discount in USD due 2023 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Schedule of share repurchase authorization [Table Text Block]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Derivative instrument maturity range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares)
Purchase of ordinary shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges
Proceeds from Hedge, Investing Activities
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
France [Member]
FRANCE
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Settlement loss
Settlement loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Trade, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Components of AOCI [Axis]
Type of equity stock [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Less: [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of E B I T D A To Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Subtracted Amounts [Abstract]
Dividends Payable [Table]
Dividends Payable [Table]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Non-U.S. [Member]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
United Kingdom [Member]
UNITED KINGDOM
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Consideration
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Oxyfuels and related products [Member]
Oxyfuels And Related Products [Member]
Oxyfuels and related products
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Propylene oxide and derivatives [Member]
PO And Derivatives [Member]
PO & derivatives
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Accounting and Reporting Changes [Text Block]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Date of record redeemable non-controlling interest shareholders
Dividends Payable To Redeemable Non-controlling Interests Shareholders Date Of Record Day Month And Year
Date the holders must own the Redeemable Non-controlling Interests Holders to be entitled to the cash dividend, in CCYY-MM-DD format.
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Entity Addresses, Address Type [Axis]
Entity Addresses, Address Type [Axis]
Operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Discontinued operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Accounts receivable:
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current [Abstract]
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Effect of dilutive securities: [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment [Abstract]
Weighted average number of shares outstanding reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Goodwill
Goodwill
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Total liabilities, fair value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($10 million of discount; $9 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2044 [Member]
4.875% notes issued at a discount in USD due 2044 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Provision for income taxes
Income tax (expense) benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Common stock, special dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock Special Dividends Per Share Declared
Special Dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Hedging relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Address Type [Domain]
Address Type [Domain]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders - Basic:
Earnings per share, Basic [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Potential dilutive shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Schedule of inventory [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, €500 million, 1.625% ($4 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, 1.625% [Member]
Guaranteed Notes Due 2031 [Member]
1.625% guaranteed notes issued in Euro due 2031 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Prepaid RINs
Prepaid RINs
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of purchased renewable identification numbers (RINs). Used to reflect the current portion of the assets (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Dividend per ordinary share (per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Debt instrument, covenant compliance
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance
Ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 325,623,082 and 329,536,389 shares outstanding, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Dividend Paid [Member]
Dividend Paid [Member]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Maturity year
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Year when debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid.
Short-term debt [Line Items]
Description of short-term debt [Line Items]
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]
Operating segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875% [Member]
Guaranteed notes due 2026 [Member]
0.875% guaranteed notes issued in Euro due 2026 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Foreign currency translations
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Subsidiary Issuer, LYB International Finance B.V.
Subsidiary Issuer, LYB International Finance B.V. [Member]
Subsidiary Issuer, LYB International Finance B.V.
Equity investments
Equity Method Investments
Compounding and solutions [Member]
Compounding and solutions [Member]
Compounding and solutions
Intermediate chemicals [Member]
Intermediate Chemicals [Member]
Intermediate chemicals
Company Share of Shareholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Income statement location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cash flow hedging [Member]
Cash flow hedge [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Estimated fair value and carrying value of non-derivative financial instruments [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Fair value hedge [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Related parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($3 million of discount; $4 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 2.25% [Member]
2.25% Guaranteed notes due 2030 [Member]
2.25% Guaranteed notes issued in USD due 2030 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Italy [Member]
ITALY
Schedule of segment reporting information, by segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Asset Retirement Obligation Costs
Asset Retirement Obligation Costs [Member]
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Disaggregation of revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Japan [Member]
JAPAN
Commodities [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375% [Member]
3.375% Guaranteed notes due 2030 [Member]
3.375% guaranteed notes due 2030 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)
Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
5.75% senior notes issued in USD due 2024.
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Guaranteed Notes due 2049, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($14 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2049 [Member]
4.2% guaranteed notes issued in USD due 2049 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Liabilities: [Abstract]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Return to accrual adjustments tax benefit, percent
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationReturnToAccrualAdjustmentsPercent
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to return to accrual adjustments.
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Dividend distributions [Table Text Block]
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
Treasury stock, at cost, 14,799,416 and 10,675,605 ordinary shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Contract with customer, liability [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses, receivables
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Olefins & co-products [Member]
Olefins And Co Products [Member]
Olefins & co-products
Long-term debt, carrying value
Long-Term Debt
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) in Treasury Stock [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Treasury Stock [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Treasury Stock [Roll Forward]
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment and Tax
Ordinary shares, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Technology licensing contracts indemnification period
Indemnification Arrangement Period
Period of indemnification arrangements related to technology licensing contracts.
Temporary Equity [Abstract]
Temporary Equity [Abstract]
Summary of commodity derivatives [Table Text Block]
Summary of Commodity Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the notional amounts and maturity dates for commodity derivatives
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning of period
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end of period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Subsidiary Issuer, LYB International Finance III LLC
Subsidiary Issuer, LYB International III Finance LLC [Member]
Subsidiary Issuer, LYB International III Finance LLC
Poland [Member]
POLAND
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Designated as hedges: [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, $500 million, 3.8% ($4 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, 3.8% [Member]
Guaranteed Notes due 2060 [Member]
3.8% guaranteed notes issued in USD due 2060 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Financial derivatives [Member]
AOCI, Derivative Qualifying as Hedge, Excluded Component, Parent [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Schedule of the components of net periodic benefit costs (credits) [TableText Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Common stock, dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Sales and other operating revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Disaggregation of revenue [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]
Settlement (gain) loss
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForSettlementGainLossBeforeTax
Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for settlement gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($15 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)
Senior Notes Due 2055 [Member]
4.625% senior notes issued at a discount in USD due 2055.
Reconciliation of EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of E B I T D A To Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes [Abstract]
Dividend equivalent [Member]
Dividend equivalent [Member]
Dividend equivalent paid to holders of unissued shares (e.g. unvested stocks or options) in a stock compensation plan
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted By Common Class And Dividends Per Share [Table]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted By Common Class And Dividends Per Share [Table]
Tabular disclosure of the effect of income (loss) on an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share as well as the dividends declared per ordinary share.
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Short-term debt
Outstanding short-term borrowings
Precious metal financings, carrying value
Short-Term Debt
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Distributions of earnings, net of tax
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Short-term investments
Short-Term Investments
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Entity Addresses [Line Items]
Entity Addresses [Line Items]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Mexico [Member]
MEXICO
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Share-based compensation (in shares)
Share-based compensation (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Segment and Related Information [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
2021 Share Repurchase Authorization [Member]
2021 Share Repurchase Authorization [Member]
2021 Share Repurchase Authorization
Entity Address, Country
Entity Address, Country
Additional gain (loss) recognized in income
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Netherlands [Member]
The Netherlands [Member]
NETHERLANDS
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Inventories
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Special dividends - common stock
Special Dividends Common Stock Cash
Equity impact of common stock special cash dividends declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period.
Maximum allowed letters of credit
Letters Of Credit Maximum Amount
The maximum amount of letters of credit that may be issued, as stated in the agreement.
Future environmental remediation costs
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Hedging relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
U. S. [Member]
UNITED STATES
O&P - Americas [Member]
Olefins and Polyolefins - Americas [Member]
The segment whose business is primarily the production and marketing of olefins, polyethylene and polypropylene in the Americas.
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities
Notional Amount Of Derivative And Nonderivative Financial Instruments Liabilities
Nominal or face amount used to calculate payments on a derivative and nonderivative liability.
Environmental remediation [Abstract]
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Notional amount
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Notional amount, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments assets
Notional Amount Of Derivative And Nonderivative Financial Instruments Assets
Nominal or face amount used to calculate payments on a derivative and nonderivative asset.
Outstanding letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Short-term debt [Domain]
Short-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Trade
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
Cover page.
Cover [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Income from continuing operations before equity investments and income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Derivative [Member]
Derivatives: [Member]
Derivative [Member]
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Revenues [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Earnings per share, basic and diluted [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Non-Controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Actuarial loss amortization
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Raw materials and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements [Text Block]
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for derivatives and fair value of assets and liabilities
Reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on fair value adjustments of the hedged item related to interest rate swaps
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders - Diluted:
Earnings per share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Not designated as hedges: [Member]
Not designated as hedges [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Ordinary share outstanding [Abstract]
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares: [Abstract]
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Description of interest rate
InterestRateDescription
Description of commercial paper interest rate. Description of the interest rate for amounts borrowed, including the interest rates and the terms and the method for determining the interest rate (for example, fixed or variable, LIBOR plus a percentage, increasing rate, timing of interest rate resets, remarketing provisions).
Reconciliation of EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Pension Plans Included As Part of Group Annuity Contract Transfer [Member]
Pension Plans Included As Part of Group Annuity Contract Transfer [Member]
Pension plans included as part of group annuity contract transfer
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Net (income) loss attributable to participating securities
Undistributed Earnings Allocated To Participating Securities
Amount of undistributed (earnings) loss allocated to participating securities for the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share or per unit calculation under the two-class method.
Amount of marketable securities classified as cash and cash equivalents
Marketable Securities, Current
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders - Diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Share-based compensation
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other restructuring
Other Restructuring [Member]
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25% [Member]
1.25% Guaranteed Notes due 2025 [Member]
1.25% guaranteed notes issued in USD due 2025 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
U.S. Receivables Facility [Member]
U.S. Receivables Facility [Member]
A U.S. accounts receivable facility which allows a wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary to sell an undivided interest in a pool of trade receivables (purchased or received through contribution from certain U.S. subsidiaries that retain the responsibility of servicing the receivables) to financial institutions participating in the facility.
Number of retirees and beneficiaries insurance company is required to pay
Defined benefit plan, Number of retirees and beneficiaries insurance company is required to pay
Defined benefit plan, Number of retirees and beneficiaries insurance company is required to pay
Income tax benefit [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests Disclosure [Text Block]
Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income; and the entire disclosure of the carrying amount, attributable to parent and noncontrolling interests, of an entity's issued and outstanding stock which is not included within permanent equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. Includes stock with a put option held by an ESOP and stock redeemable by a holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.
Other EBITDA
Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization Other Than From Reportable Segments
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) not attributed to reportable segments.
Share Repurchase Authorization [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Share repurchase authorization [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Cost of sales
Cost of sales
Cost of Revenue
Classification of financial instruments [Axis]
Derivative And Nonderivative Instruments Classification [Axis]
Information by type of financial instrument.
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Contract with customer liability
Contract with Customer, Liability
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Other short-term debt [Member]
Short-Term Debt [Member]
Class of stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Precious metal financings, fair value
Short-Term Debt, Fair Value
2022 Share Repurchase Authorization [Member]
2022 Share Repurchase Authorization [Member]
May 2022 Share Repurchase Authorization
Unused availability
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Varying statutory tax rates, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Interest expense
Interest expense (income)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Gain (loss) reclassified to income from AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale debt securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
Credit facility description of interest rate
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Long-term debt
Long-term debt, non-current portion
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Expiration date
Line of Credit Facility Expiration Date 2
Date the credit facility terminates in CCYY-MM Format
Inventories [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of long-term debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Proceeds from equity securities
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Securities, FV-NI
Maturity date
Derivative Maturity Year
Date the derivative contract matures in CCYY format.
Mar 2022 Quarterly dividend [Member]
Mar 2022 Quarterly dividend [Member]
Mar 2022 Quarterly dividend
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($19 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2043 [Member]
5.25% notes issued at a discount in USD due 2043 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-Term Debt [Table]
Summary of dividend payments [Abstract]
Payments of Dividends [Abstract]
Disaggregation of revenue [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Add: [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of E B I T D A To Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Added Amounts [Abstract]
Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Accrued liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment
Commercial paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Interest income
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Shares authorized to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Non-derivatives: [Member]
Non-derivatives [Member]
Non-derivatives: [Member]
Element that represents types of financial instruments that are classified as non-derivative in function.
Accrual for RINs current
Accrual for RINs current
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for renewable identification numbers (RINs). Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Classification of financial instruments [Domain]
Classification Of Financial Instruments [Domain]
The classification of financial instruments as derviative and nonderivative.
City Area Code
City Area Code
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
I&D [Member]
Intermediates and Derivatives [Member]
The segment whose business is primarily the production and marketing of propylene oxide and its derivatives, oxyfuels and related products and intermediate chemicals, such as acetyls, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol.
Other [Member]
Other Products [Member]
Other products
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract]
Fair value, derivative and non-derivative financial instruments liabilities
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Share-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Non-derivative fair value level description
Non Derivatives Fair Value Level Description
All non-derivative financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Interest rate contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
(Loss) income from equity investments
Equity income
Income (loss) from equity investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Continuing operations [Member]
Continuing Operations [Member]
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Disaggregation of revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Capital expenditure commitments
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Amount
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, 4.2% [Member]
Guaranteed notes due 2050 [Member]
4.2% guaranteed notes due 2050 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.
APS [Member]
Advanced Polymer Solutions [Member]
The segment whose business is primarily the production and marketing of compounding and solutions such as polypropylene compounds, masterbatches, engineered composites colors and powders, and advanced polymers, which includes Catalloy and polybutene-1.
Pension benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Cost of sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Other [Member]
Corporate Non Segment and Eliminations [Member]
Corporate Non Segment and Eliminations
Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]