Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 29,379		$ 91,128		$ 93,614		$ 180,644
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(804)		5,241		(6,062)		(28,668)
Pension and postretirement benefits	(167)	[1]	(330)	[1]	(468)	[1]	(404)	[1]
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(6,410)		0		(10,421)		0
Other	37		29		72		61
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(7,344)		4,940		(16,879)		(29,011)
Comprehensive income	22,035		96,068		76,735		151,633
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(6,871)		(8,156)		(14,306)		(13,989)
Comprehensive income attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ 15,164		$ 87,912		$ 62,429		$ 137,644

[1] Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income consist of amortization of prior service benefit. See Note 10, “Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits.”