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Trade Receivables Securitization Program (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
D
Jun. 02, 2011
Bunge Finance B.V.
   
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities Disclosures    
Extension period for each committed purchaser's commitment (in days) 364  
Bunge Securitization B.V.
   
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities Disclosures    
Trade receivables securitization program   $ 700
Receivables sold under securitization facility derecognized during the period 836  
Proceeds received in cash from transfers of receivables to purchasers 7,531  
Cash collections from customers on receivables previously sold 6,872  
Sale of accounts receivable to securitization facility 7,778  
Discount from sale of receivables 5  
Payment term for receivables (in days) 30  
Changes in the fair value of the deferred purchase price 4  
Bunge Securitization B.V. | Minimum
   
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities Disclosures    
Percentage of receivables sold sale price whose collection is deferred   10.00%
Bunge Securitization B.V. | Maximum
   
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities Disclosures    
Percentage of receivables sold sale price whose collection is deferred   15.00%
Risk of loss related to sale of receivables $ 192