Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (176,594)	$ 676,439	$ (159,947)	$ 1,953,142
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation and other	(46,751)	(5,635)	(96,971)	40,581
Cash flow hedge	6,617	1,026	(12,043)	2,127
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(40,134)	(4,609)	(109,014)	42,708
Comprehensive (loss) income	(216,728)	671,830	(268,961)	1,995,850
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(11,816)	(26,396)	(25,814)	(64,511)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ (228,544)	$ 645,434	$ (294,775)	$ 1,931,339