CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (AS RESTATED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (26,302)	$ (101,404)	$ 24,612
Currency translation adjustment	(12,514)	4,084	(2,802)
Pension prior service credit (cost) and net actuarial gain (loss), net of tax of $186 in 2015, $(306) in 2014 and $1,229 in 2013	(15,546)	13,007	(13,942)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(28,060)	17,091	(16,744)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(54,362)	(84,313)	7,868
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(172)	(343)	699
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	$ (54,190)	$ (83,970)	$ 7,169