CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 34,759	$ 13,833	$ (1,010)
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	2,332	(2,220)	(3,576)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	37,091	11,613	(4,586)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	8,500	1,586	(808)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to DMC Global Inc. stockholders	$ 28,591	$ 10,027	$ (3,778)