CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (4,280)	$ 432
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,204)	(1,967)
Other comprehensive loss	(5,484)	(1,535)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(992)	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to DMC Global Inc. stockholders	$ (4,492)	$ (1,535)