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TRADE RECEIVABLES SECURITIZATION PROGRAM (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
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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  
Receivables sold under securitization facility derecognized during the period 729
Proceeds received in cash from transfers of receivables to purchasers 3,240
Cash collections from customers on receivables previously sold 3,549
Sale of accounts receivable to securitization facility 3,466
Discount from sale of receivables 2
Payment term for receivables (in days) 30
Changes in the fair value of the deferred purchase price 1
Bunge Securitization B.V. | Maximum
 
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities Disclosures  
Risk of loss related to sale of receivables 200