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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS).        
Net income $ 312 $ 1,787 $ 547 $ 1,867
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign exchange translation adjustment, net of tax expense of $0 361 (277) 658 (391)
Foreign exchange translation adjustment, tax expense     0 0
Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity futures and foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax (expense) benefit of $0 and $(2) in 2011, $1 and $0 in 2010 (1) (2) 3 1
Unrealized gains on commodity futures and foreign exchange contracts, tax expense 0 1 (2) 0
Unrealized investment gains, net of tax expense of $0 in 2010   (1)   (1)
Unrealized investments gains, tax expense   0   0
Reclassification of realized net losses (gains) to net income, net of tax expense IN 2010   (1)    
Pension adjustment, net of tax expense of $0     (2)  
Other postretirement healthcare subsidy tax deduction adjustment       2
Total comprehensive income (loss) 672 1,506 1,206 1,478
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (6) 18 (17) 19
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Bunge $ 666 $ 1,524 $ 1,189 $ 1,497