Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (147,941)	$ (1,060,641)	$ (63,450)	$ (1,220,588)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation and other	(3,987)	158,724	373,786	61,753
Cash flow hedge	(107)	9,215	(321)	(2,828)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(4,094)	167,939	373,465	58,925
Comprehensive (loss) income	(152,035)	(892,702)	310,015	(1,161,663)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(12,707)	(8,509)	(32,994)	(34,323)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Albemarle Corporation	$ (164,742)	$ (901,211)	$ 277,021	$ (1,195,986)