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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share    
Net income (loss) attributable to Bunge $ 92 $ 232
Convertible preference share dividends (8) (8)
Net income available to Bunge common shareholders $ 84 $ 224
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:    
Basic (in shares) 145,718,123 146,842,755
Effect of Dilutive Shares:    
-Stock options and awards (in shares) 864,776 1,257,516
-Convertible preference shares   7,547,220
Diluted (in shares) 146,582,899 155,647,491
Earnings Per Common Share:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.57 $ 1.53
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.57 $ 1.49
Stock options and contingently issuable restricted stock units
   
Earnings Per Share    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 5,000,000 2,000,000
Convertible Preference Shares
   
Earnings Per Share    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 8,000,000