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TRADE RECEIVABLES SECURITIZATION PROGRAM (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
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 $ 805   $ 805   $ 836
Proceeds received in cash from transfers of receivables to purchasers     6,454 401  
Cash collections from customers on receivables previously sold     6,643    
Sale of accounts receivable to securitization facility     6,656 840  
Discount from sale of receivables 2 1 4 1  
Risk of loss related to sale of receivables 156   156   192
Payment term for receivables (in days)     30    
Changes in the fair value of the deferred purchase price $ 2   $ 2