CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (31,539)	$ (25,957)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment	(2,274)	2,307
Amount reclassified to liability	0	225
Amounts reclassified to income	461	1,000
Defined benefit plan adjustment	461	1,225
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,813)	3,532
Total comprehensive loss	(33,352)	(22,425)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(34)	(7)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	$ (33,318)	$ (22,418)