CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2024	Apr. 01, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income	$ 141,709	$ 175,093
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(4,155)	10,251
Net change with respect to derivative instruments and hedging activities, net of tax of $(93) and $(272)	327	954
Net change in pension and postretirement obligation adjustments, net of tax of $(17) and $11	36	(8)
Attributable to unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $395 and $(373)	(1,362)	1,285
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,154)	12,482
Consolidated comprehensive income	136,555	187,575
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,725)	(2,112)
Comprehensive income attributable to Mueller Industries, Inc.	$ 133,830	$ 185,463