Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (16,604)	$ (54,842)	$ (78,767)	$ (56,254)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment	(1,944)	(6)	(2,344)	(5,318)
Defined benefit pension amounts reclassified to income	311	202	622	568
Change in pension liability for settlements	(2,012)	771	(2,012)	771
Change in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	(2)	6	(147)	0
Amounts reclassified to income for derivatives	1,430	774	1,944	(716)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(2,217)	1,747	(1,937)	(4,695)
Total comprehensive loss	(18,821)	(53,095)	(80,704)	(60,949)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(105)	43	(441)	(786)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Pyxus International, Inc.	$ (18,716)	$ (53,138)	$ (80,263)	$ (60,163)