Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2024	Dec. 02, 2023	Dec. 03, 2022
Net income including non-controlling interest		$ 130,395	$ 144,988	$ 180,407
Foreign currency translation		(74,764)	17,322	(131,806)
Defined benefit pension plans adjustment, net of tax		38,438	792	(15,063)
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(30,173)	8,479	(181,171)
Comprehensive income (loss)		100,222	153,467	(764)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest		481	84	33
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to H.B. Fuller		99,741	153,383	(797)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, net of tax	[1]	(11,216)	4,472	9,924
Other Contract [Member]
Derivatives, net of tax		0	0	(3,483)	[1]
Net Investment Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, net of tax	[1]	$ 17,369	$ (14,107)	$ (40,743)

[1] Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings is reported in other income, net.