Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 16,647	$ 1,276,703
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation and other	(50,220)	46,216
Cash flow hedge	(18,660)	1,101
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(68,880)	47,317
Comprehensive (loss) income	(52,233)	1,324,020
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(13,998)	(38,115)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ (66,231)	$ 1,285,905