Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (22,446)	$ (5,002)	$ (101,213)	$ (61,256)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment	1,871	(2,310)	(474)	(7,628)
Defined benefit pension amounts reclassified to income	312	285	934	853
Change in pension liability for settlements	799	(1,162)	(1,213)	(391)
Change in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	0	(3,752)	(147)	(3,752)
Amounts reclassified to income for derivatives	576	2,161	2,520	1,445
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,558	(4,778)	1,620	(9,473)
Total comprehensive loss	(18,888)	(9,780)	(99,593)	(70,729)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(405)	(430)	(846)	(1,216)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Pyxus International, Inc.	$ (18,483)	$ (9,350)	$ (98,747)	$ (69,513)