CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ 13,833	$ (1,010)	$ (1,412)
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,220)	(3,576)	2,841
Other comprehensive income (loss)	11,613	(4,586)	1,429
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	1,586	(808)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to DMC Global Inc. stockholders	$ 10,027	$ (3,778)	$ 1,429