CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (1,010)	$ (1,412)	$ 34,041
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,576)	2,841	(1,209)
Reclassification of DynaEnergetics Siberia cumulative translation loss to Statement of Operations upon substantial liquidation	0	0	10,420
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(4,586)	1,429	43,252
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(808)	0	0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to DMC Global Inc. stockholders	$ (3,778)	$ 1,429	$ 43,252