Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 35,193	$ (176,594)	$ 84,491	$ (159,947)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation and other	268,758	(46,751)	377,773	(96,971)
Cash flow hedge	(107)	6,617	(214)	(12,043)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	268,651	(40,134)	377,559	(109,014)
Comprehensive income (loss)	303,844	(216,728)	462,050	(268,961)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(12,355)	(11,816)	(20,287)	(25,814)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ 291,489	$ (228,544)	$ 441,763	$ (294,775)