Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Modified Retrospective Approach (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 50,046		$ 50,046		$ 65,809
Equity
Accumulated deficit	(140,080)		(140,080)		$ (108,729)
Revenue
Net sales	18,420	$ 16,389	56,771	$ 49,119
Net loss attributable to AgroFresh Solutions, Inc	(18,384)	$ 2,607	(31,351)	$ (9,422)
Balances without adoption of ASC 606
Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	49,053		49,053
Equity
Accumulated deficit	(139,087)		(139,087)
Revenue
Net sales	19,083		57,764
Net loss attributable to AgroFresh Solutions, Inc	(17,867)		(30,576)
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | ASC 606 Adjustments
Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(993)		(993)
Equity
Accumulated deficit	993		993
Revenue
Net sales	663		993
Net loss attributable to AgroFresh Solutions, Inc	$ 517		$ 775