Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 30,486	$ 32,372	$ (23,160)	$ 102,540
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Currency translation adjustments	(400)	41,529	88,741	(2,700)
Defined benefit retirement plans	222	(522)	(1,147)	(43)
Current period change in fair value of derivatives	(332)	(4,024)	(1,024)	(1,694)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	362	325	(149)	326
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(148)	37,308	86,421	(4,111)
Comprehensive income	30,338	69,680	63,261	98,429
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(21)	(20)	(164)	(4)
Comprehensive income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 30,317	$ 69,660	$ 63,097	$ 98,425