Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Modified Retrospective Approach (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 62,200		$ 62,200		$ 65,809
Equity
Accumulated deficit	(136,611)		(136,611)		$ (108,729)
Revenue
Net sales	68,698	$ 60,772	125,470	$ 109,891
Net loss attributable to AgroFresh Solutions, Inc	3,470	$ 9,546	(27,882)	$ 124
Balances without adoption of ASC 606
Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	60,991		60,991
Equity
Accumulated deficit	(135,402)		(135,402)
Revenue
Net sales	68,864		126,679
Net loss attributable to AgroFresh Solutions, Inc	3,599		(26,939)
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | ASC 606 Adjustments
Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(1,209)		(1,209)
Equity
Accumulated deficit	1,209		1,209
Revenue
Net sales	166		1,209
Net loss attributable to AgroFresh Solutions, Inc	$ 129		$ 943