Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Aug. 27, 2022	Aug. 28, 2021	Aug. 27, 2022	Aug. 28, 2021
Net income including non-controlling interest		$ 46,530	$ 31,630	$ 132,077	$ 110,560
Foreign currency translation		(87,789)	(32,006)	(165,369)	46,655
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax		684	1,375	3,976	4,121
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(86,130)	(28,090)	(154,133)	58,774
Comprehensive (loss) income		(39,600)	3,540	(22,056)	169,334
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		(13)	(13)	3	26
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to H.B. Fuller		(39,587)	3,553	(22,059)	169,308
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	[1]	1,346	3,830	10,924	11,574
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest rate swaps, net of tax	[1]	$ (371)	$ (1,289)	$ (3,664)	$ (3,576)

[1] Income (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings is reported in other income, net.