Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income	$ 63,337	$ 54,399	$ 35,721
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,667	(9,272)	(8,376)
Pension adjustment, net of tax	14	1,004	1,208
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	9,681	(8,268)	(7,168)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5)	(4)	8
Comprehensive income attributable to Preformed Line Products Company shareholders	$ 73,013	$ 46,127	$ 28,561