Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 31, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 19,742	$ 12,917
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Currency translation adjustments	(9,913)	27,129
Defined benefit retirement plans	403	(265)
Current period change in fair value of derivatives	(13)	(592)
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	(166)	(304)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(9,689)	25,968
Comprehensive income	10,053	38,885
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	(82)	1
Comprehensive income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation	$ 9,971	$ 38,886