Corporate Information And Statement Of IFRS Compliance [Abstract]
Corporate Information And Statement Of IFRS Compliance [Abstract]
Share repurchase plan, amount of approved shares for repurchase (up to)
Stock Repurchase Program, Shares To Be Repurchased, Approved Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Shares To Be Repurchased, Approved Amount
Assumptions, the use of judgment and accounting estimates
Disclosure of accounting judgements and estimates [text block]
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [table]
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [table]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [member]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [member]
Present Value
Present value of defined benefit obligation [member]
Plan assets
Plan assets [member]
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Defined benefit obligation
Net defined benefit liability (asset)
Fair value of plan assets
Pension provision
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure1 [Table]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure1 [Table]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure1 [Table]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type1 [Axis]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type1 [Axis]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type1 [Domain]
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type1 [Domain]
[Domain] for Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type1 [Axis]
Inventory Valuation Reserve
Inventory Valuation Reserve1 [Member]
Inventory Valuation Reserve1 [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure1 [Line Items]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure1 [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure1 [Table]
Expense for damaged, obsolete and lost inventories
Inventory write-down
Impairment allowance on inventories
Valuation Allowances And Reserves, Balance1
Valuation Allowances And Reserves, Balance1
Events After Reporting Period [Abstract]
Events After Reporting Period [Abstract]
Events after the reporting date
Disclosure of events after reporting period [text block]
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [table]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life Range [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life Range [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life Range [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life Range [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life Range [Domain]
[Domain] for Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life Range [Axis]
0-5 years
Zero To Five Years [Member]
Zero To Five Years [Member]
6-10 years
Six To Ten Years [Member]
Six To Ten Years [Member]
11-20 years
Eleven To Twenty Years [Member]
Eleven To Twenty Years [Member]
21 years and beyond
Later Than Twenty Years [Member]
Later Than Twenty Years [Member]
Total
Zero To Later Than Twenty Years [Member]
Zero To Later Than Twenty Years [Member]
Classes of property, plant and equipment [axis]
Classes of property, plant and equipment [axis]
Property, plant and equipment [member]
Property, plant and equipment [member]
Land rights and buildings
Land Rights And Buildings [Member]
Land Rights And Buildings [Member]
Plant and machinery
Machinery [member]
Other equipment, furniture and fixtures
Other property, plant and equipment [member]
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis]
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis]
Carrying amount [member]
Carrying amount [member]
Depreciation per useful life range
Accumulated depreciation and amortisation [member]
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment
Number of groups of CGUs
Number Of Operating Segments1
Number Of Operating Segments1
Disclosure of financial assets [table]
Disclosure of financial assets [table]
Hedging instruments [axis]
Hedging instruments [axis]
Hedging instruments [member]
Hedging instruments [member]
Interest Rate Cap
Interest Rate Cap1 [Member]
Interest Rate Cap1 [Member]
Commodity Derivative
Commodity Derivatives [Member]
Commodity Derivatives [Member]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Exchange1 [Member]
Foreign Exchange1 [Member]
Interest Rate Cap and Foreign Currency
Interest Rate Cap And Foreign Exchange [Member]
Interest Rate Cap And Foreign Exchange [Member]
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Derivative financial assets
Derivative financial assets
Current derivative financial assets
Current derivative financial assets
Non-current derivative financial assets
Non-current derivative financial assets
Additional information [abstract]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [table]
Foreign currency derivatives
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]
Interest rate derivatives
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Interest rate and foreign currency derivatives
Interest Rate And Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]
Interest Rate And Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]
Commodity derivatives
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items]
Receivables from hedges/ derivatives
Receivables from hedges/derivatives, Thereof current
Receivables from hedges/derivatives, Thereof non-current
Liabilities from derivatives
Derivative financial liabilities
Liabilities from derivatives, Thereof current
Current derivative financial liabilities
Liabilities from derivatives, Thereof non-current
Non-current derivative financial liabilities
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative financial liabilities [table]
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative financial liabilities [table]
Maturity [axis]
Maturity [axis]
Aggregated time bands [member]
Aggregated time bands [member]
Less than one year
Not later than one year [member]
Later than one year and not later than two years
Later than one year and not later than two years [member]
Later than two years and not later than three years
Later than two years and not later than three years [member]
Later than three years and not later than four years
Later than three years and not later than four years [member]
Thereafter
Later Than Four Years [Member]
Later Than Four Years [Member]
Types of risks [axis]
Types of risks [axis]
Risks [member]
Risks [member]
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk [member]
Unamortized Borrowing Cost
Unamortized Borrowing Cost [Member]
Unamortized Borrowing Cost [Member]
Gross carrying amount
Gross carrying amount [member]
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Debt to third parties, undiscounted cash flows
Bank borrowings, undiscounted cash flows
Exchange rate
Closing foreign exchange rate
Debt repaid voluntarily
Repayments of non-current borrowings
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [table]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [table]
Amortization
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [axis]
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [axis]
Intangible assets and goodwill [member]
Intangible assets and goodwill [member]
Goodwill
Goodwill [member]
Developed Technology and Patents
Developed Technology And Patents [Member]
Developed Technology And Patents [Member]
Customer Relationships
Customer-related intangible assets [member]
Trademarks
Brand names [member]
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets [member]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill, Beginning of Period
Intangible assets and goodwill
Currency translation
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, intangible assets and goodwill
Amortization Expense
Amortisation, intangible assets other than goodwill
Impairment Segment Restructruing
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, intangible assets and goodwill
Disposals
Disposals, intangible assets and goodwill
Intangible assets and goodwill, End of Period
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table]
Borrowings by name [axis]
Borrowings by name [axis]
Borrowings by name [member]
Borrowings by name [member]
Term Loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Local bank loans
Local Bank Loans [Member]
Local Bank Loans [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Term Loan
Borrowings
Term Loan, Thereof current
Current portion of non-current borrowings
Term Loan, Thereof non-current
Non-current portion of non-current borrowings
Other financial liabilities
Other Miscellaneous Financial Liabilities
Other Miscellaneous Financial Liabilities
Other financial liabilities, Thereof current
Other Miscellaneous Current Financial Liabilities
Other Miscellaneous Current Financial Liabilities
Other financial liabilities, Thereof non-current
Other Miscellaneous Non-current Financial Liabilities
Other Miscellaneous Non-current Financial Liabilities
Total financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Total financial liabilities, Thereof current
Other current financial liabilities
Total financial liabilities, Thereof non-current
Other non-current financial liabilities
Trade payables
Trade payables
Trade payables, Thereof current
Current trade payables
Trade payables, Thereof non-current
Non-current trade payables
Total
Financial liabilities
Total, Thereof current
Current financial liabilities
Total, Thereof non-current
Non-current financial liabilities
Land
Land [member]
Land rights and buildings
Plant and machinery
Other equipment, furniture and fixtures
Prepayments and constructions in progress
Construction in progress [member]
Property, plant and equipment, Beginning of Period
Property, plant and equipment, End of Period
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Notes to income statement
Disclosure Of Notes To The Income Statement [Text Block]
Disclosure Of Notes To The Income Statement [Text Block]
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [table]
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [table]
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [axis]
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [axis]
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [member]
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [member]
Deductible temporary differences
Temporary differences [member]
Corporate income tax loss carryforwards
Corporate Income Unused Tax Losses [Member]
Corporate Income Unused Tax Losses [Member]
Trade tax loss carryforwards
Trade Unused Tax Losses Member
Trade Unused Tax Losses [Member]
Interest carryforwards for tax purposes
Interest Income (Expense) Unused Tax Losses [Member]
Interest Income (Expense) Unused Tax Losses [Member]
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Deductible temporary differences for which no deferred tax asset is recognised
Deductible temporary differences for which no deferred tax asset is recognised
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Total
Unused Tax Losses Including Deductible Temporary Differences For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised
Unused Tax Losses Including Deductible Temporary Differences For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised
Range [axis]
Range [axis]
Ranges [member]
Ranges [member]
Bottom of range
Bottom of range [member]
Top of range
Top of range [member]
Geographical areas [axis]
Geographical areas [axis]
Geographical areas [member]
Geographical areas [member]
United States
UNITED STATES
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised, not subject to expiration
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Not Subject To Expiration
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Not Subject To Expiration
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax assets recognised with expiration period between one to five years
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Expiration Period One To Five Years
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Expiration Period One To Five Years
Tax credit carryforward expiration period from years one to five
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Expiration Period One To Five Years, Period
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Expiration Period One To Five Years, Period
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised, expiration period later than five years
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Expiration Period Later Than Five Years
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Expiration Period Later Than Five Years
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised, expiration period later than five years, expiration period
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Expiration Period Later Than Five Years, Period
Unused Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised, Expiration Period Later Than Five Years, Period
Temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries
Temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, branches and associates and interests in joint arrangements for which deferred tax liabilities have not been recognised
Reduction in deferred tax liabilities, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Reduction in other comprehensive income, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Other Comprehensive Income, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Other Comprehensive Income, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Tax effect from change in tax rate, recorded through Other Comprehensive Income, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Tax Effect From Change In Tax Rate, Recorded Through Other Comprehensive Income
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Tax Effect From Change In Tax Rate, Recorded Through Other Comprehensive Income
Interest In Other Entities [Abstract]
Interest In Other Entities [Abstract]
Disclosure of joint ventures [table]
Disclosure of joint ventures [table]
Joint ventures [axis]
Joint ventures [axis]
Entity's total for joint ventures [member]
Entity's total for joint ventures [member]
Kommanditgesellschaft Deutsche Gasrusswerke GmbH & Co., Dortmund, Germany
Kommanditgesellschaft Deutsche Gasrusswerke GmbH & Co. [Member]
Kommanditgesellschaft Deutsche Gasrusswerke GmbH & Co. [Member]
Disclosure of joint ventures [line items]
Disclosure of joint ventures [line items]
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [table]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [table]
Types Of Risk, Category [Axis]
Types Of Risk, Category [Axis]
Types Of Risk, Category [Axis]
Types Of Risk, Category [Domain]
Types Of Risk, Category [Domain]
[Domain] for Types Of Risk, Category [Axis]
Increase by 10%
Increase By Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Percent [Member]
Increase By Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Percent [Member]
Decrease by 10%
Decrease By Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Percent [Member]
Decrease By Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Percent [Member]
Currency risk
Currency risk [member]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Reasonably possible change in risk variable, percent
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Percent
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Percent
FX gain / (FX loss) in finance result
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Profit (Loss) From Nonoperating Activities
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Profit (Loss) From Nonoperating Activities
Increase (decrease) in income before taxes
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Pre-Tax Earnings
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Pre-Tax Earnings
Increase (decrease) in equity (Reserve for hedges of a net investment in foreign operation)
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Equity Attributable To Owners Of Parent
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Equity Attributable To Owners Of Parent
Increase (decrease) in total comprehensive income before taxes
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Pre-Tax Comprehensive Income
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Pre-Tax Comprehensive Income
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility1 [Member]
Arrangement in which loan proceeds can continuously be obtained following repayments, but the total amount borrowed cannot exceed a specified maximum amount.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Undrawn borrowing facilities
Undrawn borrowing facilities
List of shareholdings
Disclosure of subsidiaries [text block]
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Operating segments
Disclosure of entity's operating segments [text block]
Disclosure of operating segments [table]
Disclosure of operating segments [table]
Segments [axis]
Segments [axis]
Segments [member]
Segments [member]
Rubber
Rubber [Member]
Rubber [Member]
Specialties
Specialties [Member]
Specialties [Member]
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Revenue
Revenue
Cost of sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Gross profit
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities, Before Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment Losses
Adjusted Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities, Before Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment Losses
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities, Before Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment Losses, Margin
Adjusted Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities, Before Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment Losses, Margin
Depreciation amortization and impairment of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Adjustments for depreciation and amortisation expense and impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss
Share of profit of joint venture
Adjustments For EBITDA, Share Of Profit (Loss) Of Joint Ventures
Adjustments For EBITDA, Share Of Profit (Loss) Of Joint Ventures
Adjustment items
Adjustments For Restructuring, Consulting, Long Term Incentive Plan, and Other
Adjustments For Restructuring, Consulting, Long Term Incentive Plan, and Other
Operating result (EBIT)
Profit (loss) from operating activities
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [table]
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [table]
Plan Name1 [Axis]
Plan Name1 [Axis]
Plan Name1 [Axis]
Plan Name1 [Member]
Plan Name1 [Member]
Plan Name1 [Member]
2015 Plan
Two Thousand Fifteen Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Plan [Member]
2016 Plan
Two Thousand Sixteen Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Sixteen Plan [Member]
2017 Plan
Two Thousand Seventeen Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Seventeen Plan [Member]
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Dividend Yield (%)
Expected Dividend As Percentage, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Expected Dividend As Percentage, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Expected Volatility OEC (%)
Expected Volatility, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Expected Volatility, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Expected Volatility Peer Group (%)
Expected Volatility Peer Group, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Expected Volatility Peer Group, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Correlation
Correlation, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Correlation, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Risk-free interest rate (%)
Risk Free Interest Rate, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Risk Free Interest Rate, Other Equity Instruments Granted
Weighted average fair value at measurement date, other equity instruments granted
Weighted average fair value at measurement date, other equity instruments granted
Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Domain]
Restructuring Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Restructuring Type [Axis]
Personnel Related Expenses
Personnel Related Expenses [Member]
Personnel Related Expenses [Member]
Demolition, Site Remediation and Securing, and Other
Demolition, Ground Remediation, And Other [Member]
Demolition, Ground Remediation, And Other [Member]
Subsidiaries [axis]
Subsidiaries [axis]
Entity's total for subsidiaries [member]
Entity's total for subsidiaries [member]
OECQ
Qingdao Evonik Carbon Black Ltd. [Member]
Qingdao Evonik Carbon Black Ltd. [Member]
Restructuring And Related Costs [Line Items]
Restructuring And Related Costs [Line Items]
Restructuring And Related Costs [Line Items]
Profit for the period
Profit (loss), attributable to owners of parent
Income taxes
Tax expense (income), continuing operations
Profit before income taxes
Profit (loss) before tax
Add back finance costs
Finance costs
Deduction share of profit of joint ventures
Share of profit (loss) of joint ventures accounted for using equity method
Deduction other finance income
Finance income
Add back depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
EBITDA
Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities, Before Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment Losses
Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities, Before Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment Losses
Share of profit of joint venture
Restructuring expenses
Expense of restructuring activities
Consulting fees related to Group strategy
Expense Of Consulting Services
Expense Of Consulting Services
Long Term Incentive Plan
Expense from equity-settled share-based payment transactions in which goods or services received did not qualify for recognition as assets
Other adjustments
Adjusted Profit Loss From Operating Activities Before Depreciation Amortization and Impairment Losses, Other Adjustments
Adjusted Profit Loss From Operating Activities Before Depreciation Amortization and Impairment Losses, Other Adjustments
Adjusted EBITDA
EPA enforcement action expense
Environmental Remediation Expense1
Environmental Remediation Expense1
Remediation damages incurred by hurricane Harvey
Catastrophic Natural Disaster Remediation Expense
Catastrophic Natural Disaster Remediation Expense
Reimbursed reassessed real estate transfer tax
Reimbursed Reassessed Real Estate Transfer Tax
Reimbursed Reassessed Real Estate Transfer Tax
Sarbanes-Oxley implementation expense
Sarbanes-Oxley Implementation Expense
Sarbanes-Oxley Implementation Expense
Post acquisition-related costs
Post Acquisition-Related Costs
Post Acquisition-Related Costs
Reassessed real estate transfer tax
Reassessed Real Estate Transfer Tax
Reassessed Real Estate Transfer Tax
IPO related costs
Initial Public Offering Costs
Initial Public Offering Costs
Impairment of inventories
Impairment of fixed assets at France plant
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, property, plant and equipment
Tax loss and interest carryforwards recognized
Unused Tax Losses For Which Deferred Tax Assets Recognised
The amount of unused tax losses for which deferred tax asset is recognised in the statement of financial position.
Trade receivables
Trade receivables
Trade receivables, Thereof current
Current trade receivables
Trade receivables, Thereof non-current
Non-current trade receivables
Loans
Loans and receivables
Loans, Thereof current
Current loans and receivables
Loans, Thereof non-current
Non-current loans and receivables
Miscellaneous financial assets
Other Miscellaneous Financial Assets
Other Miscellaneous Financial Assets
Miscellaneous financial assets, Thereof current
Current Other Miscellaneous Financial Assets
Current Other Miscellaneous Financial Assets
Miscellaneous financial assets, Thereof non-current
Non-Current Other Miscellaneous Financial Assets
Non-Current Other Miscellaneous Financial Assets
Other financial assets
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, Thereof current
Other current financial assets
Other financial assets, Thereof non-current
Other non-current financial assets
Total
Financial Assets, Excluding Cash And Cash Equivalents
Financial Assets, Excluding Cash And Cash Equivalents
Total, Thereof current
Current Financial Assets, Excluding Cash And Cash Equivalents
Current Financial Assets, Excluding Cash And Cash Equivalents
Total, Thereof non-current
Non-Current Financial Assets, Excluding Cash And Cash Equivalents
Non-Current Financial Assets, Excluding Cash And Cash Equivalents
Know-how, Production Technologies, Patents
Technology-based intangible assets
Technology-based intangible assets [member]
Rubber
Cost
Number of cash-generating unit groups
Number Of Groups, Cash-Generating Units
Number Of Groups, Cash-Generating Units
Carrying amount of goodwill
Period of time of approved financial budgets used for calculating recoverable amount of cash-generating units
Approved Financial Budgets Used For Calculating Recoverable Amount Of Cash-Generating Units, Period
Approved Financial Budgets Used For Calculating Recoverable Amount Of Cash-Generating Units, Period
Post-tax discount rate applied to post-tax cash flow projections
Discount rate applied to cash flow projections
Impairment charged against goodwill
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill
Period of time of approved financial budgets used for calculating value in use, EBITDA
Approved Financial Budgets Used For Calculating Value In Use, EBITDA, Period
Approved Financial Budgets Used For Calculating Value In Use, EBITDA, Period
Intangible assets remaining useful lives
Useful Lives Or Amortisation Rates, Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill, Remaining Period
Useful Lives Or Amortisation Rates, Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill, Remaining Period
After Offset Amount, Offset Amount And Before Offset Amount [Axis]
After Offset Amount, Offset Amount And Before Offset Amount [Axis]
After Offset Amount, Offset Amount And Before Offset Amount [Axis]
After Offset Amount, Offset Amount And Before Offset Amount [Domain]
After Offset Amount, Offset Amount And Before Offset Amount [Domain]
[Domain] for After Offset Amount, Offset Amount And Before Offset Amount [Axis]
Before Offset Amount
Before Offset Amount [Member]
Before Offset Amount [Member]
Offset Amount
Offset Amount [Member]
Offset Amount [Member]
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets1 [Member]
Intangible Assets1 [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Property, Plant And Equipment Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Financial assets
Financial Assets Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Financial Assets Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Inventories
Inventory Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Inventory Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Receivables, other assets
Other Current Receivables Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Other Current Receivables Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Provisions
Provisions [Member]
Provisions [Member]
Liabilities
Liabilities Temporary Related Differences [Member]
Liabilities Temporary Related Differences [Member]
Loss carryforwards
Unused tax losses [member]
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets and liabilities [abstract]
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liability
Net deferred tax assets and liabilities [abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax
Net deferred tax assets
Defined Benefit Obligation
Fair Value of Plan Assets
Current service cost
Current service cost, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Interest expense
Interest expense (income), net defined benefit liability (asset)
Past service cost/(income) and other adjustments
Past service cost, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Net pension expense/(income)
Post-employment benefit expense, defined benefit plans
Intangible assets and goodwill, net carrying value, Beginning of Period
Currency translation
Additions
Additions other than through business combinations, intangible assets other than goodwill
Acquisition of a subsidiary
Acquisitions through business combinations, intangible assets and goodwill
Disposals
Intangible assets and goodwill, net carrying value, End of Period
Profit (loss), attributable to owners of parent
Weighted average shares, basic (in thousand of shares)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
Earnings per share (EUR per share), basic
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Dilutive effect of share options on number of ordinary shares
Dilutive effect of share options on number of ordinary shares
Weighted average shares, diluted (in thousand of shares)
Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
Earnings per share (EUR per share), diluted
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Increase in number of ordinary shares
Increase (decrease) in number of ordinary shares issued
Movement In Valuation Allowances And Reserves1 [Roll Forward]
Movement In Valuation Allowances And Reserves1 [Roll Forward]
Movement In Valuation Allowances And Reserves1 [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Addition
Valuation Allowances And Reserves, Charged to Cost And Expense
Valuation Allowances And Reserves, Charged to Cost And Expense
Utilization
Valuation Allowances And Reserves, Deductions, Utilisation
Valuation Allowances And Reserves, Deductions, Utilisation
Release
Valuation Allowances And Reserves, Deductions, Released
Valuation Allowances And Reserves, Deductions, Released
Ending Balance
Disclosure of other provisions [table]
Disclosure of other provisions [table]
Classes of other provisions [axis]
Classes of other provisions [axis]
Other provisions [member]
Other provisions [member]
Personnel provisions
Personnel Provision [Member]
Personnel Provision [Member]
Provisions for sales and procure-ment
Sales and Procurement Provision [Member]
Sales and Procurement Provision [Member]
Provisions for environmental protection measures
Other environment related provision [member]
Provisions for restoration
Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs [member]
Restructuring provision related to Rubber footprint
Restructuring provision [member]
Other provisions
Miscellaneous other provisions [member]
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Beginning balance, other provisions
Other provisions
Currency translation
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, other provisions
Additions
Additional provisions, other provisions
Utilization
Provision used, other provisions
Reversals
Unused provision reversed, other provisions
Unwinding of the discount/change in interest rate
Increase (decrease) through change in discount rate, other provisions
Ending balance, other provisions
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the period
Expected return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Contributions to plan by employer, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Employee contributions
Contributions to plan by plan participants, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Actuarial gain/(loss)
Gain (loss) on remeasurement, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Benefits paid
Payments from plan, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Currency translation
Increase (decrease) through changes in foreign exchange rates, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Fair value of plan assets
Disclosure of segment reconciliation
Disclosure of operating segments [text block]
Disclosure of geographic information
Disclosure of geographical areas [text block]
Investment [Table]
Investment [Table]
Credit Facility Term Loan
Credit Facility Term Loan [Member]
Credit Facility Term Loan [Member]
EUR Denominated Credit Facility Term Loan
EUR Denominated Credit Facility Term Loan [Member]
EUR Denominated Credit Facility Term Loan [Member]
US Denominated Credit Facility Term Loan
US Denominated Credit Facility Term Loan [Member]
US Denominated Credit Facility Term Loan [Member]
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk [member]
Euro Interest Rate Cap
Euro Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Euro Interest Rate Cap [Member]
USD Interest Rate Cap
United States Dollar Interest Rate Cap [Member]
United States Dollar Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Cross Currency Swap
Cross Currency Swap [Member]
Cross Currency Swap [Member]
Types of interest rates [axis]
Types of interest rates [axis]
Interest rate types [member]
Interest rate types [member]
Fixed interest rate
Fixed interest rate [member]
Components of equity [axis]
Components of equity [axis]
Equity
Equity [member]
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [member]
Investment [Line Items]
Investment [Line Items]
EURIBOR and LIBOR floor
Borrowings, Variable Rate, Floor
Borrowings, Variable Rate, Floor
Minimum reference rates
Borrowings, Minimum Reference Rate
Borrowings, Minimum Reference Rate
Derivative, nominal amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Term loan, notional amount
Notional amount
Average rate of hedging instrument
Average rate of hedging instrument
Risk exposure associated with instruments sharing characteristic
Risk exposure associated with instruments sharing characteristic
Unrealized foreign exchange loss
Equity attributable to owners of parent
Repayments of non-current borrowings
Borrowings
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [table]
Classes of intangible assets other than goodwill [axis]
Classes of intangible assets other than goodwill [axis]
Intangible assets
Intangible assets other than goodwill [member]
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Intangible assets useful lives
Useful Lives Or Amortisation Rates, Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill, Period
Useful Lives Or Amortisation Rates, Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill, Period
More than 5 years
Later than five years [member]
Other provisions
Other provisions, current
Other current provisions
Other provisions, noncurrent
Other non-current provisions
Expected timing of outflows (more than for restoration and environmental protection)
Expected Timing Of Outflows, Other Provisions
Expected Timing Of Outflows, Other Provisions
1 to 5 years
Later than one year and not later than five years [member]
More than 5 years
Raw material commitments under long-term supply agreements
Purchase Obligation1
Purchase Obligation1
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Classes of financial assets [axis]
Classes of financial assets [axis]
Financial assets, class [member]
Financial assets, class [member]
Trade receivables
Trade receivables [member]
Loans
Loans1 [Member]
Loans [Member]
Miscellaneous financial assets
Miscellaneous Financial Assets [Member]
Miscellaneous Financial Assets [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents1 [Member]
Cash And Cash Equivalents1 [Member]
Derivatives
Derivatives [member]
Categories of financial assets [axis]
Categories of financial assets [axis]
Financial assets, category [member]
Financial assets, category [member]
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables, category [member]
Financial assets held for trading
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, classified as held for trading, category [member]
Categories of financial liabilities [axis]
Categories of financial liabilities [axis]
Financial liabilities, category [member]
Financial liabilities, category [member]
Liabilities measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at amortised cost, category [member]
Liabilities held for trading
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss that meet definition of held for trading, category [member]
Classes of financial liabilities [axis]
Classes of financial liabilities [axis]
Financial liabilities, class [member]
Financial liabilities, class [member]
Term loan
Borrowings1 [Member]
Borrowings1 [Member]
Trade payables
Trade Payables [Member]
Trade Payables [Member]
Other financial liabilities
Other Financial Liabilities [Member]
Other Financial Liabilities [Member]
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Financial assets, Carrying amount
Financial assets
Financial assets, Fair value
Financial assets, at fair value
Financial liabilities, Carrying amount
Financial liabilities, Fair value
Financial liabilities, at fair value
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table]
Subscribed capital
Issued capital [member]
Treasury Shares
Treasury shares [member]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Subscribed capital
Issued capital
Number of shares issued (in shares)
Number of shares issued
Authorised unissued capital
Authorised Unissued Capital
Authorised Unissued Capital
Number of shares authorised unissued (in shares)
Number of shares reserved for issue under options and contracts for sale of shares
Period authorised to issues shares
Period Authorised To Issue Shares
Period Authorised To Issue Shares
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis]
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis]
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member]
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member]
Level 1
Level 1 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Level 2
Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Level 3
Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Measurement [axis]
Measurement [axis]
Aggregated measurement [member]
Aggregated measurement [member]
At fair value
At fair value [member]
For which fair values are disclosed
Not measured at fair value in statement of financial position but for which fair value is disclosed [member]
Classes of assets [axis]
Classes of assets [axis]
Assets [member]
Assets [member]
Classes of liabilities [axis]
Classes of liabilities [axis]
Liabilities [member]
Liabilities [member]
Borrowings
Term loan
Local Bank Loan
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Assets
Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [table]
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [table]
Classes of contingent liabilities [axis]
Classes of contingent liabilities [axis]
Contingent liabilities [member]
Contingent liabilities [member]
Legal proceedings contingent liability
Legal proceedings contingent liability [member]
Contingent liability for guarantees
Contingent liability for guarantees [member]
Contingent liability for bill of lading
Contingent Liability For Bill Of Lading [Member]
Contingent Liability For Bill Of Lading [Member]
Contingent liability for cash collateral
Contingent Liability For Cash Collateral [Member]
Contingent Liability For Cash Collateral [Member]
Counterparties [axis]
Counterparties [axis]
Counterparties [member]
Counterparties [member]
Euler Hermes S.A.
Euler Hermes S.A. [Member]
Euler Hermes S.A. [Member]
Deutsche Bank AG
Deutsche Bank AG [Member]
Deutsche Bank AG [Member]
HSB AG
HSB AG [Member]
HSB AG [Member]
Norcarb Engineered Carbons AB
Norcarb Engineered Carbons AB Sweden [Member]
Norcarb Engineered Carbons AB Sweden [Member]
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items]
Estimated time period to install capital improvements in all U.S. facilities (up to)
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Maximum Time Period
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Maximum Time Period
Estimated capital cost to install controls in all U.S. facilities
Estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities
Environmental loss contingency, civil penalty to the EPA
Environmental Loss Contingency, Civil Penalty
Environmental Loss Contingency, Civil Penalty
Environmental loss contingency, mitigation projects
Environmental Loss Contingency, Mitigation Projects
Environmental Loss Contingency, Mitigation Projects
Number of facilities located in the United States
Number Of Facilities Located In United States
Number Of Facilities Located In United States
Current principal amount
Number of guarantees
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Number Of Guarantees
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Number Of Guarantees
Number of cash collaterals
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Number Of Cash Collaterals
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Number Of Cash Collaterals
Estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities, cash collateral
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Cash Collateral
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Cash Collateral
Number of guarantees that reduce the possible utilization limit of the current RCF
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Number Of Guarantees That Reduce The Possible Utilization Limit Of The Current RCF
Estimated Financial Effect Of Contingent Liabilities, Number Of Guarantees That Reduce The Possible Utilization Limit Of The Current RCF
Disclosure of geographical areas [table]
Disclosure of geographical areas [table]
Germany
GERMANY
South Korea
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
Brazil
BRAZIL
China
CHINA
South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
Other
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Rest of Europe
Rest Of Europe [Member]
Rest Of Europe [Member]
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenues
Raw materials, consumables and supplies
Current raw materials and current production supplies
Work in process
Current work in progress
Finished goods and merchandise
Current finished goods
Total
Current inventories
Euro Cap, Start Date 31.12.2014
Euro Interest Rate Cap, Start Date 31.12.2014 [Member]
Euro Interest Rate Cap, Start Date 31.12.2014 [Member]
USD Cap, Start Date 31.12.2014
United States Dollar Interest Rate Cap, Start Date 31.12.2014 [Member]
United States Dollar Interest Rate Cap, Start Date 31.12.2014 [Member]
Euro Cap, Start Date 29.12.2017
Euro Interest Rate Cap, Start Date 29.12.2017 [Member]
Euro Interest Rate Cap, Start Date 29.12.2017 [Member]
USD Cap, Start Date 29.12.2017
United States Dollar Interest Rate Cap, Start Date 29.12.2017 [Member]
United States Dollar Interest Rate Cap, Start Date 29.12.2017 [Member]
Euro Floored Swap, Start Date 29.12.2021
Euro Floored Interest Rate Swap, Start Date 29.12.2021 [Member]
Euro Floored Interest Rate Swap, Start Date 29.12.2021 [Member]
2018
2019
2020
2021
Later than four years and not later than five years [member]
Strike/Rate
Derivative, Strike Price
Derivative, Strike Price
Nominal Amount at Year End
Buildings
Buildings [member]
Plant and machinery
Plant And Machinery [Member]
Plant And Machinery [Member]
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment
Fixtures and fittings [member]
Assets' residual value and useful lives
Useful Lives Or Depreciation Rates, Property, Plant And Equipment, Period
Useful Lives Or Depreciation Rates, Property, Plant And Equipment, Period
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table]
Loans and receivables
Financial assets held for trading / Financial assets designated as hedging instruments
Financial Assets Held For Trading, At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income, Category [Member]
Financial Assets Held For Trading, At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income, Category [Member]
Liabilities held for trading
Liabilities measured at amortized cost
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Income from the reversal of bad debt allowances
Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, trade receivables
Income from the currency translation of monetary items
Net foreign exchange gain
Income from the valuation of derivatives
Gains on change in fair value of derivatives
Expenses from the currency translation of monetary items
Net foreign exchange loss
Expenses from the valuation of derivatives
Losses on change in fair value of derivatives
Expenses for bad debt allowances on trade receivables
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, trade receivables
Result from loans and receivables
Interest income on loans and receivables
Other interest-like income
Interest income on other financial assets
Interest expenses from loans
Interest expense on borrowings
Other interest-like expenses
Interest expense on other financial liabilities
Financial result without share of profit or loss from joint ventures
Finance income (cost)
Percentage of provisions for defined benefit pension obligations
Level of participation of entity compared with other participating entities
Defined benefit obligation maturity duration
Weighted average duration of defined benefit obligation
Actual return on plan assets
Return On Plan Assets, Including Interest Income
Return On Plan Assets, Including Interest Income
Number of programs ceased due to closure of France plant
Number Of Programs Ceased, Defined Benefit Plan
Number Of Programs Ceased, Defined Benefit Plan
Expected pension contributions
Estimate of contributions expected to be paid to plan for next annual reporting period
Benefits paid or payable
Benefits paid or payable
Statutory pension insurance paid
Post-employment benefit expense, defined contribution plans
Floating interest rate
Floating interest rate [member]
LIBOR
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Issuance Costs [Member]
Debt Issuance Costs [Member]
Korea
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity1
Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.
Notional amount
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis
Borrowings, adjustment to interest rate basis
Principal amount required to be repaid per annum (at least)
Borrowings, Annual Minimum Principal Amount To Be Paid, Percentage
Borrowings, Annual Minimum Principal Amount To Be Paid, Percentage
Debt repayment
Reduction to interest
Borrowings, Interest Rate, Decrease
Incremental percentage decrease in the stated rate on a debt instrument.
Interest rate
Borrowings, interest rate
Expected reduction to annual cost of debt
Borrowings, Expected Reduction To Interest Paid
Expected amount of the fee that accompanies borrowing money under the debt instrument.
Transaction costs incurred
Borrowing costs incurred
Transaction costs incurred and capitalized
Borrowing costs capitalised
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage1
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage1
Capitalized transaction costs amortized and recognized as finance cost
Borrowing costs recognised as expense
Deferred transaction costs
Deferred Finance Costs Net1
Deferred Finance Costs Net
Unamortized transaction costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Line Of Credit Arrangements, Net1
Debt Issuance Costs, Line Of Credit Arrangements, Net
Borrowings, term
Borrowings, Term
Borrowings, Term
Number of plants consolidated
Number Of Plants Consolidated
Number Of Plants Consolidated
Non-current portion of non-current borrowings
Miscellaneous other receivables
Other receivables
Miscellaneous other receivables, Thereof current
Other current receivables
Miscellaneous other receivables, Thereof non-current
Other non-current receivables
Prepaid expenses
Prepayments
Prepaid expenses, Thereof current
Current prepayments
Prepaid expenses, Thereof non-current
Non-current prepayments
Total
Other non-financial assets
Total, Thereof current
Other current non-financial assets
Total, Thereof non-current
Other non-current non-financial assets
Demolition And Removal Costs
Demolition And Removal Costs [Member]
Demolition And Removal Costs [Member]
Ground Remediation Costs
Ground Remediation Costs [Member]
Ground Remediation Costs [Member]
South Korea
Korea (South), Won
Expenses related to restructuring including impairment
Expense Of Restructuring Activities And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss Property Plant And Equipment
Expense Of Restructuring Activities And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss Property Plant And Equipment
Expenses related to restructuring including impairment, cash items
Expense Of Restructuring Activities And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss Property Plant And Equipment, Cash Items
Expense Of Restructuring Activities And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss Property Plant And Equipment, Cash Items
Impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss
Impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss
Expense of restructuring activities
Restructuring expense, non-cash items
Expense Of Restructuring Activities, Settled Without Cash
Expense Of Restructuring Activities, Settled Without Cash
Impairment of fixed assets, non-cash
Key Management Personnel Compensation [Abstract]
Key Management Personnel Compensation [Abstract]
Key Management Personnel Compensation [Abstract]
Wages & salaries
Key Management Personnel Compensation Short-term Employee Benefits, Wages And Salaries
Key Management Personnel Compensation Short-term Employee Benefits, Wages And Salaries
Social security costs
Key Management Personnel Compensation Short-term Employee Benefits, Social Security Contributions
Key Management Personnel Compensation Short-term Employee Benefits, Social Security Contributions
Pension expenses
Key management personnel compensation, post-employment benefits
Other personnel expenses
Key management personnel compensation, other long-term employee benefits
Share based payments
Key management personnel compensation, share-based payment
Total
Key management personnel compensation
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location1 [Axis]
Income Statement Location1 [Axis]
Income Statement Location1 [Domain]
Income Statement Location1 [Domain]
[Domain] for Income Statement Location1 [Axis]
Financial Result
Finance Income [Member]
Finance Income [Member]
Operating Result
Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities [Member]
Profit (Loss) From Operating Activities [Member]
Commodity derivative agreement, maturity period
Derivative, Maturity Period
Derivative, Maturity Period
Commodity derivative agreement, sales time delay following maturity period (up to)
Derivative, Sales Time Delay Following Maturity Period
Derivative, Sales Time Delay Following Maturity Period
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, cash flow hedges
Reserve of cash flow hedges
Net income (expense) from the valuation of derivatives
Trading income (expense) on derivative financial instruments
Reclassification of financial assets out of other comprehensive income into finance result
Reclassification of financial assets out of measured at fair value through other comprehensive income into measured at fair value through profit or loss
Cash Flow Statement [Abstract]
Cash Flow Statement [Abstract]
Notes to the statement of cash flows
Disclosure of cash flow statement [text block]
Disclosure of exchange rates used for currency translation
Disclosure Of Exchange Rates Used For Currency Translation [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Disclosure Of Exchange Rates Used For Currency Translation [Table]
Disclosure of asset residual values and useful lives
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [text block]
Disclosure of impairment loss recognised or reversed [table]
Disclosure of impairment loss recognised or reversed [table]
Disclosure of impairment loss recognised or reversed [line items]
Disclosure of impairment loss recognised or reversed [line items]
Beginning of Period
Allowance account for credit losses of financial assets
Addition
Additional allowance recognised in profit or loss, allowance account for credit losses of financial assets
Utilization
Utilisation, allowance account for credit losses of financial assets
Unused amounts reversed
Reversal, allowance account for credit losses of financial assets
Currency translation
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, allowance account for credit losses of financial assets
End of Period
Germany
Sweden
SWEDEN
Italy
ITALY
Poland
POLAND
Rest of Europe
Subtotal Europe
Europe1 [Member]
Europe1 [Member]
United States
South Korea
South Africa
Brazil
China
Other
Goodwill, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment
Non-current assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, post-employment benefit assets, and rights arising under insurance contracts
Outstanding at January 1,
Number of other equity instruments outstanding in share-based payment arrangement
Granted during the period
Number of other equity instruments granted in share-based payment arrangement
Forfeited during the period
Number of other equity instruments forfeited in share-based payment arrangement
Settled during the period
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement
Outstanding at December 31,
Disclosure of other operating income
Disclosure Of Other Operating Income [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Other Operating Income [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of other operating expense
Disclosure Of Other Operating Expense [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Other Operating Expense [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of finance income and costs
Disclosure Of Finance Income (Cost) [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Finance Income (Cost) [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of expenses for loans
Disclosure Of Expenses For Loans Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Expenses For Loans Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of income tax expense
Major Components Of Tax Expense (Income) [Table Text Block]
Major Components Of Tax Expense (Income) [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of the tax reconciliation of expected income taxes to the effective income taxes
Reconciliation Of Accounting Profit Multiplied By Applicable Tax Rates And Average Effective Tax Rate [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation Of Accounting Profit Multiplied By Applicable Tax Rates And Average Effective Tax Rate [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of personnel expenses
Disclosure Of Employee Benefits Expense [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Employee Benefits Expense [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of detail as to expenses recorded within the profit and loss with respect to the LTIP
Explanation of effect of share-based payments on entity's profit or loss [text block]
Disclosure of the number of and movements in PSUs
Disclosure of number and weighted average exercise prices of other equity instruments [text block]
Disclosure of indirect measurement of fair value of goods or services received, other equity instruments granted during period
Disclosure of indirect measurement of fair value of goods or services received, other equity instruments granted during period [text block]
Disclosure of earnings per share
Earnings per share [text block]
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Currency translation
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, property, plant and equipment
Additions
Additions other than through business combinations, property, plant and equipment
Disposals
Disposals, property, plant and equipment
Reclassifications
Increase (decrease) through transfers, property, plant and equipment
Profit or loss [abstract]
Revenue
Cost of sales
Selling expenses
Selling Expense1
The amount of expense relating to selling activities of the entity.
Research and development costs
Research and development expense
General and administrative expenses
General And Administrative Expense1
The amount of expense relating to general and administrative activities of the entity.
Other operating income
Other income
Other operating expenses
Other expense, by function
Restructuring expenses
Finance income
Finance costs
Share of profit or loss of joint ventures
Financial result
Profit (Loss) From Nonoperating Activities
Profit (Loss) From Nonoperating Activities
Income taxes
Weighted average shares, diluted (in thousand of shares)
Disclosure of major customers [table]
Disclosure of major customers [table]
Major customers [axis]
Major customers [axis]
Customers [member]
Customers [member]
Customer Number One
Customer Number One [Member]
Customer Number One [Member]
Customer Number Two
Customer Number Two [Member]
Customer Number Two [Member]
Disclosure of major customers [line items]
Disclosure of major customers [line items]
Number of operating segments
Number of reportable segments
Number Of Reportable Segments1
Number Of Reportable Segments1
Number of largest customers
Concentration Risk, Number Of Major Customers
Concentration Risk, Number Of Major Customers
Disclosure of finance lease and operating lease by lessee [table]
Disclosure of finance lease and operating lease by lessee [table]
Less than one year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
Disclosure of finance lease and operating lease by lessee [line items]
Disclosure of finance lease and operating lease by lessee [line items]
Future minimum lease payments for assets leased under operating lease agreements
Minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable operating lease
Disclosure of invested capital
Disclosure Of Invested Capital Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Invested Capital Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of income and expenses and gains and losses from financial instruments
Disclosure Of Income And Expenses And Gains And Losses From Financial Instruments [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Income And Expenses And Gains And Losses From Financial Instruments [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of financial assets
Disclosure of financial assets [text block]
Disclosure of financial liabilities
Disclosure of financial liabilities [text block]
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [text block]
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [text block]
Disclosure of hedging instruments
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [text block]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [text block]
Disclosure of the hypothetical change in the interest rate
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk [text block]
Disclosure of liquidity risk
Disclosure of liquidity risk [text block]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in liabilities from financing activities
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [text block]
Disclosure of transactions between related parties
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [text block]
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [text block]
Disclosure of long-term supply commitments
Disclosure Of Long-Term Supply Commitments [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Long-Term Supply Commitments [Table Text Block]
Discount rate
Actuarial assumption of discount rates
Future pension increase
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of pension increases
Organization and principal activities
Disclosure of notes and other explanatory information [text block]
At the beginning of the period
Actuarial (gain)/ loss
Net pension expense
Net (contribution)/return into/from plan assets
Contributions to plan, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Net benefits paid
Exchange difference
At the end of the period
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Well-Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Type
Document Type
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Statement of cash flows [abstract]
Income taxes
Profit before income taxes
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets
Other non-cash expenses
Other adjustments for non-cash items
(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable
(Increase)/decrease in inventories
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in inventories
Increase/(decrease) in trade payables
Adjustments for increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable
Increase/(decrease) in provisions
Adjustments for provisions
Increase/(decrease) in other assets and liabilities that cannot be allocated to investing or financing activities
Other adjustments for which cash effects are investing or financing cash flow
Finance income
Adjustments for finance income
Finance costs
Adjustments for finance costs
Cash paid for income taxes
Income taxes paid (refund), classified as operating activities
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
Cash paid for the acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets other than goodwill, investment property and other non-current assets
Cash flows to acquire entities less cash acquired
Cash flows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses, classified as investing activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities
Share buyback
Payments to acquire or redeem entity's shares
Proceeds from borrowings, net of transaction costs
Proceeds from borrowings, classified as financing activities
Repayments of non-current financial liabilities
Cash inflows related to current financial liabilities
Proceeds from current borrowings
Cash outflows related to current financial liabilities
Repayments of current borrowings
Interest and similar expenses paid
Interest paid, classified as financing activities
Interest and similar income received
Interest Received, Classified As Financing Activities
Interest Received, Classified As Financing Activities
Dividends paid to shareholders
Dividends paid, classified as financing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities
Change in cash
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchange rate changes
Change in cash resulting from exchange rate differences
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment, Beginning of Period
Currency translation
Depreciation expense
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment
Impairment Segment Restructuring
Reversal of Impairment Segment Restructuring
Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, property, plant and equipment
Disposals
Reclassifications
Property, plant and equipment, End of Period
Annual average exchange rate
Average foreign exchange rate
Closing rate as at Dec 31,
Other notes
Disclosure of additional information [text block]
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [table]
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [table]
Liabilities arising from financing activities [axis]
Liabilities arising from financing activities [axis]
Liabilities arising from financing activities [member]
Liabilities arising from financing activities [member]
Long-term borrowings
Long-term borrowings [member]
Liabilities under finance leases
Lease Liabilities, Non-Current [Member]
Lease Liabilities, Non-Current [Member]
Non-current liabilities from financing activities
Long-Term Borrowings and Lease Liabilities, Non-Current [Member]
Long-Term Borrowings and Lease Liabilities, Non-Current [Member]
Current interest-bearing liabilities
Short-term borrowings [member]
Current liabilities under finance leases
Lease Liabilities, Current [Member]
Lease Liabilities, Current [Member]
Financing related derivatives
Assets held to hedge liabilities arising from financing activities [member]
Current liabilities under finance leases
Short-Term Borrowings And Lease Liabilities, Current [Member]
Short-Term Borrowings And Lease Liabilities, Current [Member]
Local bank loans
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [abstract]
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [abstract]
Liabilities arising from financing activities, Beginning of Period
Liabilities arising from financing activities
Cash flows (w/o interest payments)
Increase (decrease) through financing cash flows, liabilities arising from financing activities
Transfer
Increase (Decrease) Through Transfers, Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities
Increase (Decrease) Through Transfers, Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities
FX movement P&L
Increase (Decrease) Through Effect Of Changes In Foreign Exchange Rates, Profit And Loss, Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities
Increase (Decrease) Through Effect Of Changes In Foreign Exchange Rates, Profit And Loss, Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities
FX movement OCI
Increase (Decrease) Through Effect Of Changes In Foreign Exchange Rates, Other Comprehensive Income, Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities
Increase (Decrease) Through Effect Of Changes In Foreign Exchange Rates, Other Comprehensive Income, Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities
Other
Increase (decrease) through other changes, liabilities arising from financing activities
Liabilities arising from financing activities, End of Period
Capital reserves
Capital reserve [member]
Dividends paid
Increase through other contributions by owners, equity
Accumulated share-based payments
Reserve of share-based payments
Dividends paid, ordinary shares per share (EUR per share)
Dividends paid, ordinary shares per share
Dividends paid, ordinary shares
Dividends paid, ordinary shares
Dividends paid, quarterly installment, ordinary shares
Dividends Paid, Quarterly Installment, Ordinary Shares
Dividends Paid, Quarterly Installment, Ordinary Shares
Consulting fees related to Group strategy
Expenses from the currency translation of monetary items
Foreign Exchange Loss, Operating
Foreign Exchange Loss, Operating
Expenses from the valuation of derivatives
Impairment loss on trade receivables
Loss on Disposal of Assets
Losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment
Miscellaneous expenses
Miscellaneous other operating expense
Total
Disclosure Of Exchange Rates Used For Currency Translation [Table]
Disclosure Of Exchange Rates Used For Currency Translation [Table]
Disclosure Of Exchange Rates Used For Currency Translation [Table]
Senior Secured Notes And Term Loans
Senior Secured Notes And Term Loans [Member]
Senior Secured Notes And Term Loans [Member]
Disclosure Of Exchange Rates Used For Currency Translation [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Exchange Rates Used For Currency Translation [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Disclosure Of Exchange Rates Used For Currency Translation [Table]
Unrealized foreign currency loss (gains)
Adjustments for unrealised foreign exchange losses (gains)
Amortization of capitalized transaction costs
Classes of employee benefits expense [abstract]
Classes of employee benefits expense [abstract]
Wages and salaries
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Social security contributions
Pension expenses
Post-Employment Benefit Expense, Defined Benefit Plans And Defined Contribution Plans
Post-Employment Benefit Expense, Defined Benefit Plans And Defined Contribution Plans
Other personnel expenses
Other employee expense
Total
Employee benefits expense
Disclosure of effect of overlay approach reclassification on profit or loss [table]
Disclosure of effect of overlay approach reclassification on profit or loss [table]
Scenario1 [Axis]
Scenario1 [Axis]
Scenario1 [Axis]
Scenario1 [Domain]
Scenario1 [Domain]
[Domain] for Scenario1 [Axis]
Pro Forma
Pro Forma1 [Member]
Pro Forma1 [Member]
Effect of overlay approach reclassification [axis]
Effect of overlay approach reclassification [axis]
In accordance with IFRS 9 [member]
In accordance with IFRS 9 [member]
Effect of overlay approach reclassification
Effect of overlay approach reclassification [member]
Disclosure of effect of overlay approach reclassification on profit or loss [line items]
Disclosure of effect of overlay approach reclassification on profit or loss [line items]
Result if adopted, expected credit loss for trade receivables (less than)
Profit (loss)
Operating lease expense
Contingent rents recognised as expense, classified as operating lease
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract]
Profit for the period
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Exchange differences on translation [abstract]
Change in unrealized gains/(losses)
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation, before tax
Income tax effects
Income tax relating to exchange differences on translation of other comprehensive income
Gains on exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, net of tax
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation, net of tax
Unrealized net gains/(losses) on hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [abstract]
Change in unrealized gains/(losses)
Gains (losses) on hedges of net investments in foreign operations, before tax
Income tax effects
Income tax relating to hedges of net investments in foreign operations of other comprehensive income
Unrealized net gains/(losses) on hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation, net of tax
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, hedges of net investments in foreign operations
Unrealized net gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
Cash flow hedges [abstract]
Change in unrealized gains/(losses)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax
Income tax effects
Income tax relating to cash flow hedges of other comprehensive income
Unrealized net gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, cash flow hedges
Net other comprehensive income (loss) to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods
Other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined benefit plans
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, before tax [abstract]
Change in unrealized gains/(losses)
Other comprehensive income, before tax, gains (losses) on remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Income tax effects
Income tax relating to remeasurements of defined benefit plans of other comprehensive income
Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined benefit plans, net of tax
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, gains (losses) on remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Net other comprehensive income (loss) not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods
Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income, net of tax all attributable to equity holders of the parent
Comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent
Receivables related to VAT
Value added tax receivables
Advance payments
Advances To Suppliers
Advances To Suppliers
Guarantee deposits
Deposits Assets1
Carrying value of amounts transferred to third parties for security purposes that are expected to be returned or applied towards payment in the future.
Unamortized non-current transaction costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Line Of Credit Arrangements, Net, Non-Current
Debt Issuance Costs, Line Of Credit Arrangements, Net, Non-Current
Bank balances and cash on hand
Cash
Checks
Cash equivalents
Disclosure of interests in joint arrangements
Disclosure of interests in joint arrangements [text block]
Disclosure of interests in subsidiaries
Disclosure of interests in subsidiaries [text block]
Share repurchase plan, amount authorised for repurchase (up to)
Stock Repurchase Program, Shares To Be Repurchased, Authorised Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Shares To Be Repurchased, Authorised Amount
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Number Of Treasury Shares Repurchased
Number Of Treasury Shares Repurchased
Average Price Paid per Share (per Share)
Treasury Shares Repurchased, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury Shares Repurchased, Average Cost Per Share
Maximum approximate Dollar Value of shares that may yet be purchased under the Program as of December 31, 2016
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number Of Shares Authorised To Be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number Of Shares Authorised To Be Repurchased
Purchase of treasury shares
Purchase of treasury shares
Statement of financial position [abstract]
A S S E T S
Assets [abstract]
Non‑current assets
Non-current assets [abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Intangible assets other than goodwill
Investment in joint ventures
Investments accounted for using equity method
Other financial assets
Other assets
Total Non-current assets
Non-current assets
Current assets
Current assets [abstract]
Inventories
Trade receivables
Other financial assets
Other assets
Income tax receivables
Current tax assets, current
Total Current assets
Current assets
Total Assets
E Q U I T Y A N D L I A B I L I T I E S
Equity and liabilities [abstract]
Equity
Equity [abstract]
Treasury shares
Treasury shares
Reserves
Reserves, Excluding Current Period Profit
Reserves, Excluding Current Period Profit
Profit for the period
Retained Earnings, Profit For The Period
Retained Earnings, Profit For The Period
Total Equity
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities [abstract]
Pension provisions
Non-current provisions for employee benefits
Other provisions
Financial liabilities
Other liabilities
Other non-current non-financial liabilities
Total Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Current liabilities [abstract]
Other provisions
Trade payables
Other financial liabilities
Income tax liabilities
Current tax liabilities, current
Other liabilities
Other current non-financial liabilities
Total Current liabilities
Current liabilities
Total Equity and Liabilities
Equity and liabilities
Current tax expense (income) and adjustments for current tax of prior periods
Current tax expense (income) and adjustments for current tax of prior periods
(thereof income taxes attributable to the prior year)
Adjustments for current tax of prior periods
Deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Expense (Income) And Adjustments For Deferred Tax Of Prior Periods
Deferred Tax Expense (Income) And Adjustments For Deferred Tax Of Prior Periods
(thereof on temporary differences)
Deferred tax expense (income) relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences
Total net tax expenses from continuing activities
Tax expense recognized directly in equity
Current and deferred tax relating to items credited (charged) directly to equity
Interest expenses from loans
Commitment fee for the revolving facility
Line Of Credit, Commitment Fee Amount
Line Of Credit, Commitment Fee Amount
Total expenses from loans
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [table]
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [table]
Credit risk
Credit risk [member]
More Than One Million
More Than One Million [Member]
More Than One Million [Member]
More Than Five Million
More Than Five Million [Member]
More Than Five Million [Member]
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [line items]
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [line items]
Number of credit risk categories
Number Of Credit Risk Categories
Number Of Credit Risk Categories
Risk exposure associated with instruments sharing characteristic, number of customers
Risk Exposure Associated With Instruments Sharing Characteristic, Number Of Customers
Risk Exposure Associated With Instruments Sharing Characteristic, Number Of Customers
Risk exposure associated with instruments sharing characteristic, concentration risk percentage
Risk Exposure Associated With Instruments Sharing Characteristic, Concentration Percentage
Risk Exposure Associated With Instruments Sharing Characteristic, Concentration Percentage
Compliance with IFRS
Statement of IFRS compliance [text block]
First-time adoption of accounting standards
Disclosure of expected impact of initial application of new standards or interpretations [text block]
Accounting standards issued but not yet effective
Basis of consolidation
Description Of Accounting Policy For Consolidation [Policy Text Block]
Description Of Accounting Policy For Consolidation [Policy Text Block]
Currency translation
Description of accounting policy for foreign currency translation [text block]
Revenue and income recognition and related accounts receivable
Description of accounting policy for recognition of revenue [text block]
Expense recognition
Description of accounting policy for expenses [text block]
Business combinations
Description of accounting policy for business combinations [text block]
Goodwill and intangible assets
Description of accounting policy for intangible assets and goodwill [text block]
Property, plant and equipment
Description of accounting policy for property, plant and equipment [text block]
Impairment test
Description of accounting policy for impairment of assets [text block]
Investments in joint ventures
Description of accounting policy for investments in joint ventures [text block]
Inventories
Description of accounting policy for measuring inventories [text block]
Cash and cash equivalents
Description of accounting policy for determining components of cash and cash equivalents [text block]
Pension provisions and Other provisions
Description of accounting policy for provisions [text block]
Deferred taxes and current income taxes
Description of accounting policy for deferred income tax [text block]
Financial instruments
Description of accounting policy for financial instruments [text block]
Derivative financial instruments and Hedge accounting
Description of accounting policy for derivative financial instruments and hedging [text block]
Fair value measurement
Description of accounting policy for fair value measurement [text block]
Leases
Description of accounting policy for leases [text block]
Treasury shares
Description of accounting policy for treasury shares [text block]
Share-based payments
Description of accounting policy for share-based payment transactions [text block]
Contingent liabilities and other financial obligations
Description of accounting policy for contingent liabilities and contingent assets [text block]
Assumptions, the use of judgment and accounting estimates
Description Of Accounting Policy For Management Judgements In Applying Entity's Accounting Policies With Significant Effect On Recognised Amounts [Policy Text Block]
Description Of Accounting Policy For Management Judgements In Applying Entity's Accounting Policies With Significant Effect On Recognised Amounts [Policy Text Block]
Actuarial (gain)/ loss
Current service cost
Interest cost
Benefits paid
Other adjustments
Currency translation
Notes to the statement of financial position
Disclosure Of Notes To The Statement Of Financial Position [Text Block]
Disclosure Of Notes To The Statement Of Financial Position [Text Block]
Disclosure Of Subsidiaries And Joint Ventures [Table]
Disclosure Of Subsidiaries And Joint Ventures [Table]
Disclosure Of Subsidiaries And Joint Ventures [Table]
Orion Engineered Carbons Holdings GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Orion Engineered Carbons Holdings GmbH [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Holdings GmbH Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Bondco GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Orion Engineered Carbons Bondco GmbH [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Bondco GmbH [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons International GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Orion Engineered Carbons International GmbH [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons International GmbH [Member]
Kinove Italian Bidco S.r. l., Ravenna, Italy
Kinove Italian Bidco S.r. l. [Member]
Kinove Italian Bidco S.r. l. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons France Holdco SAS, Paris, France
Orion Engineered Carbons France Holdco SAS [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons France Holdco SAS [Member]
Blackstar Engineered Carbons Portugal Holdco, Unipessoal, Lda., Sines, Portugal
Blackstar Engineered Carbons Portugal Holdco, Unipessoal, Lda. [Member]
Blackstar Engineered Carbons Portugal Holdco, Unipessoal, Lda. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons USA Holdco, LLC, Kingwood, USA
Orion Engineered Carbons USA Holdco, LLC [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons USA Holdco, LLC [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Korea Co. Ltd., Bupyeong-gu, South Korea
Orion Engineered Carbons Korea Co. Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Korea Co. Ltd. [Member]
Norcarb Engineered Carbons Sweden HoldCo AB, Malmö, Sweden
Norcarb Engineered Carbons Sweden HoldCo AB [Member]
Norcarb Engineered Carbons Sweden HoldCo AB [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons S.r.l. Italy, Ravenna, Italy
Orion Engineered Carbons S.r.l. Italy [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons S.r.l. Italy [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.S. France, Ambès, France
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.S. France [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.S. France [Member]
Carbogal Engineered Carbons S.A. Portugal, Sines, Portugal
Carbogal Engineered Carbons S.A. Portugal [Member]
Carbogal Engineered Carbons S.A. Portugal [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons LLC USA, Kingwood, USA
Orion Engineered Carbons LLC USA [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons LLC USA [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Co. Ltd., Bupyeong-gu, South Korea
Orion Engineered Carbons Co. Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Co. Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons sp. z o.o. Poland, Jaslo, Poland
Orion Engineered Carbons sp. z o.o. Poland [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons sp. z o.o. Poland [Member]
Norcarb Engineered Carbons AB Sweden, Malmö, Sweden
Orion Engineered Carbons Ltda. Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil
Orion Engineered Carbons Ltda. Brazil [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Ltda. Brazil [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Proprietary Limited South Africa, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Orion Engineered Carbons Proprietary Limited South Africa [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Proprietary Limited South Africa [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons KK Japan, Tokyo, Japan
Orion Engineered Carbons KK Japan [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons KK Japan [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Singapore
Orion Engineered Carbons Pte. Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Pte. Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Trading Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China
Orion Engineered Carbons Trading Co. Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Trading Co. Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Material Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
Orion Engineered Carbons Material Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Material Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Qingdao Co., Ltd., China
Orion Engineered Carbons Qingdao Co., Ltd. [Member]
Orion Engineered Carbons Qingdao Co., Ltd. [Member]
CB International Services Company GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
CB International Services Company GmbH [Member]
CB International Services Company GmbH [Member]
Carbon Black OpCo GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Carbon Black OpCo GmbH [Member]
Carbon Black OpCo GmbH [Member]
Deutsche Gasrusswerke Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, Dortmund, Germany
Deutsche Gasrusswerke Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung [Member]
Deutsche Gasrusswerke Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung [Member]
Disclosure Of Subsidiaries And Joint Ventures [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Subsidiaries And Joint Ventures [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Disclosure Of Subsidiaries And Joint Ventures [Table]
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiaries
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary
Proportion of ownership interest in joint ventures
Corporate tax rate
Applicable Tax Rate, Corporate Tax Rate
Applicable Tax Rate, Corporate Tax Rate
Solidarity surcharge rate
Applicable Tax Rate, Solidarity Surcharge
Applicable Tax Rate, Solidarity Surcharge
Solidarity surcharge, percent of corporate tax rate
Applicable Tax Rate, Solidarity Surcharge, Percent Of Corporate Tax Rate
Applicable Tax Rate, Solidarity Surcharge, Percent Of Corporate Tax Rate
Trade tax rate
Applicable Tax Rate, Trade Tax Rate
Applicable Tax Rate, Trade Tax Rate
Applicable tax rate
Applicable tax rate
Reconciliation of average effective tax rate and applicable tax rate [abstract]
Reconciliation of average effective tax rate and applicable tax rate [abstract]
Profit or (loss) before income taxes
Accounting profit
Expected income tax expense/(benefit) thereon
Tax expense (income) at applicable tax rate
Tax rate differential
Tax effect of foreign tax rates
Change in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and for movement in tax loss carryforwards without recognition of deferred taxes
Tax Effect Of Changes in Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets and Movement in Tax Loss Carryforwards Without Recognition of Deferred Taxes
Tax Effect Of Changes in Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets and Movement in Tax Loss Carryforwards Without Recognition of Deferred Taxes
Change in the tax rate and tax laws
Tax effect from change in tax rate
Income taxes for prior years
Tax Effect Of Prior Year Income Taxes
The amount that represents the difference between the tax expense (income) and the product of the accounting profit multiplied by the applicable tax rate(s) that relate to prior year income taxes. [Refer: Accounting profit]
Tax on non-deductible interest expenses
Tax Effect Of Expense Not Deductible In Determining Taxable Profit (Tax Loss), Interest Expense
Tax Effect Of Expense Not Deductible In Determining Taxable Profit (Tax Loss), Interest Expense
Taxes on other non-deductible expenses, and non-deductible taxes
Tax Effect Of Expense Not Deductible In Determining Taxable Profit (Tax Loss), Other Nondeductible Expenses and Nondeductible Taxes
Tax Effect Of Expense Not Deductible In Determining Taxable Profit (Tax Loss), Other Nondeductible Expenses and Nondeductible Taxes
Effects of changes in permanent differences
Tax Effect Of Permanent Differences
Tax Effect Of Permanent Differences
Tax effect on tax-free income
Tax effect of revenues exempt from taxation
Tax effect on profit or loss from investments accounted for using the equity method
Tax Effect Of Profit Or Loss From Equity Method Investments
Tax Effect Of Profit Or Loss From Equity Method Investments
Other tax effects
Other tax effects for reconciliation between accounting profit and tax expense (income)
Total net tax expenses from continuing activities
Effective tax rate in %
Average effective tax rate
Tax effect from change in tax rate, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Benefit for reversal of accrued interest and currency effects
Tax Effect Of Reversal Of Accrued Interest And Currency Effects
Tax Effect Of Reversal Of Accrued Interest And Currency Effects
Tax benefit for restructuring
Tax Effect Of Benefit For Restructuring
Tax Effect Of Benefit For Restructuring
Reported equity
Term Loans (see note (7.10(a)))
Cash and cash equivalents
Total invested capital
Invested Capital
Invested Capital
Increase by 0.50%
Decrease by 0.50%
Increase (decrease) in the interest expense
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Interest Expense
Sensitivity Analysis For Types Of Market Risk, Reasonably Possible Change In Risk Variable, Impact On Interest Expense
Increase (decrease) in income before taxes
Increase (decrease) in equity (Cash flow hedge reserve)
Increase (decrease) in total comprehensive income before taxes
Basis of preparation of the financial statements
Disclosure of basis of preparation of financial statements [text block]
Disclosure of intangible assets developed
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [text block]
Disclosure of property, plant and equipment developed
Disclosure of trade receivables and other financial assets
Disclosure of the aging of trade receivables
Disclosure of financial assets that are either past due or impaired [text block]
Disclosure of provision of receivables
Disclosure Of Provision Of Receivables [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Provision Of Receivables [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of current inventory
Disclosure Of Inventory Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Inventory Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of impairment allowance on inventories
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure1 [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure1 [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of other non-financial assets
Disclosure Of Other Non-Financial Assets Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Other Non-Financial Assets Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of treasury shares repurchased
Disclosure Of Treasury Shares Repurchased [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Treasury Shares Repurchased [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of pension provisions
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [text block]
Disclosure of assumptions used pension and post-retirement benefits
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [text block]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for assumptions
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [text block]
Disclosure of pension expense
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plan Expense Recognized In Profit Or Loss Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit Plan Expense Recognized In Profit Or Loss Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of other provisions by type of provision
Disclosure of other provisions [text block]
Disclosure of trade payables, other financial liabilities
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [text block]
Statement of changes in equity [abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Translation reserve
Reserve of exchange differences on translation [member]
Cash flow hedge reserve
Reserve of cash flow hedges [member]
Reserve for hedges of a net investment in foreign operation
Reserve for actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit plans
Reserve of remeasurements of defined benefit plans [member]
Retained earnings
Retained earnings [member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Number of common shares, Beginning of Period (in shares)
Number of shares outstanding
Equity, Beginning of Period
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Dividends paid
Dividends recognised as distributions to owners
Share based payments
Increase (decrease) through share-based payment transactions, equity
Share buyback (in shares)
Share Buyback
Number of common shares, End of Period (in shares)
Equity, End of Period
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [line items]
Income from exchange differences
Foreign Exchange Gain, Nonoperating
Foreign Exchange Gain, Nonoperating
Other interest income
Income from commodity hedging activities
Finance income
Amortisation of transaction costs
Amortisation of Transaction Expenses
Amortisation of Transaction Expenses
Expenses from exchange differences
Foreign Exchange Loss, Nonoperating
Foreign Exchange Loss, Nonoperating
Other interest expenses
Net interest cost from pensions
Post-Employment Benefit Expense, Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Post-Employment Benefit Expense, Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest expenses from the unwinding of discounts on other provisions
Expense due to unwinding of discount on provisions
Other finance expenses
Other finance cost
Finance costs
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table]
Actuarial assumptions [axis]
Actuarial assumptions [axis]
Actuarial assumptions [member]
Actuarial assumptions [member]
Discount Rate
Actuarial assumption of discount rates [member]
Pension Trend
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of pension increases [member]
Mortality
Actuarial assumption of mortality rates [member]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Sensitivity level
Percentage of reasonably possible increase in actuarial assumption
Sensitivity level, basis spread on mortality rate
Basis Spread On Mortality Rate
Basis Spread On Mortality Rate
Impact on defined benefit obligation
Increase (decrease) in defined benefit obligation due to reasonably possible increase in actuarial assumption
Disclosure of financial assets that are either past due or impaired [table]
Disclosure of financial assets that are either past due or impaired [table]
Impairment of financial assets [axis]
Impairment of financial assets [axis]
Entity's total for impairment of financial assets [member]
Entity's total for impairment of financial assets [member]
Impaired receivables
Financial assets impaired [member]
Unimpaired receivables
Financial Assets Not Impaired Including Past Due [Member]
Financial Assets Not Impaired Including Past Due [Member]
Not due
Financial assets neither past due nor impaired [member]
Past due by
Financial assets past due but not impaired [member]
Gross amount (before impairment losses and allowances)
Impairment provision (including allowances)
Accumulated impairment [member]
Past due status [axis]
Past due status [axis]
Past due status [member]
Past due status [member]
Not due
Current [member]
Up to 3 months
Not later than three months [member]
3 to 6 months
Later than three months and not later than six months [member]
6 to 9 months
Later Than Six Months And Not Later Than Nine Months [Member]
Later Than Six Months And Not Later Than Nine Months [Member]
9 to 12 months
Later Than Nine Months And Not Later Than One Year [Member]
Later Than Nine Months And Not Later Than One Year [Member]
More than 1 year
Later than one year [member]
Disclosure of financial assets that are either past due or impaired [line items]
Disclosure of financial assets that are either past due or impaired [line items]
Trade receivables
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [table]
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [table]
Categories of related parties [axis]
Categories of related parties [axis]
Entity's total for related parties [member]
Entity's total for related parties [member]
Key Management Personnel
Key management personnel of entity or parent [member]
DGW KG
Joint ventures where entity is venturer [member]
Kinove Luxembourg Coinvest S.C.A.
Kinove Luxembourg Coinvest S.C.A. [Member]
Kinove Luxembourg Coinvest S.C.A. [Member]
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]
Number of joint ventures accounted for using the equity method
Number Of Joint Ventures, Related Party Transactions
Number Of Joint Ventures, Related Party Transactions
Proportion of ownership interests held by non-controlling interests
Related Party, Ownership Percentage of Reporting Entity
Related Party, Ownership Percentage of Reporting Entity
Key management personnel compensation
Purchases of carbon black products for retail
Purchases of goods, related party transactions
Payables
Amounts payable, related party transactions
Sales and services provided
Revenue from sale of goods, related party transactions
Receivables
Amounts receivable, related party transactions
Income from the currency translation of monetary items
Foreign Exchange Gain, Operating
Foreign Exchange Gain, Operating
Income from the reversal of provisions
Miscellaneous income
Miscellaneous other operating income
Total
Property tax reimbursement included in miscellaneous income
Property Tax Reimbursement Included In Miscellaneous Other Operating Income
Property Tax Reimbursement Included In Miscellaneous Other Operating Income
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [table]
Portugal and France
Portugal And France [Member]
Portugal And France [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Number of wholly owned production facilities
Number Of Wholly Owned Production Facilities
Number Of Wholly Owned Production Facilities
Number of sales companies
Number Of Sales Companies
Number Of Sales Companies
Number of holding companies
Number Of Holding Companies
Number Of Holding Companies
Number of service companies
Number Of Service Companies
Number Of Service Companies
Number of former operating entities in dissolution
Number Of Former Operating Entities In Dissolution
Number Of Former Operating Entities In Dissolution
Number of production facilities operating as a joint venture
Number Of Production Facilities Operating As A Joint Venture
Number Of Production Facilities Operating As A Joint Venture