CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (1,917)	$ (46,086)	$ (20,480)	$ (82,819)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment	(4,287)	1,861	(4,079)	2,610
Defined benefit pension amounts reclassified to income	413	522	827	1,044
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	(3,874)	2,383	(3,252)	3,654
Total comprehensive loss	(5,791)	(43,703)	(23,732)	(79,165)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7)	(104)	48	25
Comprehensive loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	$ (5,784)	$ (43,599)	$ (23,780)	$ (79,190)