Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,276,703	$ 281,547
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation and other	46,216	(5,889)
Cash flow hedge	1,101	4,017
Interest rate swap	0	650
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	47,317	(1,222)
Comprehensive income	1,324,020	280,325
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(38,115)	(28,111)
Comprehensive income attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ 1,285,905	$ 252,214