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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share        
Net income (loss) attributable to Bunge $ 274 $ 316 $ 366 $ 548
Convertible preference share dividends (9) (9) (17) (17)
Net income available to Bunge common shareholders $ 265 $ 307 $ 349 $ 531
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 145,974,965 147,281,549 145,846,544 147,063,364
Effect of Dilutive Shares:        
-Stock options and awards (in shares) 917,117 1,348,059 963,943 1,338,085
-Convertible preference shares 7,583,790 7,547,220 7,583,790 7,547,220
Diluted (in shares) 154,475,872 156,176,828 154,394,277 155,948,669
Earnings Per Common Share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.82 $ 2.08 $ 2.39 $ 3.61
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.78 $ 2.02 $ 2.37 $ 3.51
Stock options and contingently issuable restricted stock units
       
Earnings Per Share        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 4,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000