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TRADE RECEIVABLES SECURITIZATION PROGRAM (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
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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 $ 804     $ 804 $ 716
Proceeds received in cash from transfers of receivables to purchasers     3,755 9,727  
Cash collections from customers on receivables previously sold     3,014 9,886  
Sale of accounts receivable to securitization facility     2,915 9,921  
Discount from sale of receivables 2 2 2 6  
Risk of loss related to sale of receivables 125     125 192
Payment term for receivables (in days)       30  
Changes in the fair value of the deferred purchase price $ 5 $ 1 $ 1 $ 5