CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 6,459	$ 1,724	$ 2,179	$ 2,156
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,587)	473	(3,791)	(1,494)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	3,872	2,197	(1,612)	662
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest		0	(85)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to DMC Global Inc. stockholders	$ 2,965	$ 2,197	$ (1,527)	$ 662