CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (2,401)	$ 116,729	$ 112,872
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Currency translation adjustments	88,376	(77,496)	16,725
Defined benefit retirement plans
Net (loss) gain arising during the period, other	(1,196)	105	(5,792)
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	258	301	(385)
Amortization of prior service cost	17	19	34
Current period change in fair value of derivatives	(1,235)	(159)	1,407
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities	(30)	(46)	1,817
Other comprehensive income (loss)	86,190	(77,276)	13,806
Comprehensive income	83,789	39,453	126,678
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(319)	(13)	(106)
Comprehensive income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 83,470	$ 39,440	$ 126,572