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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share        
Net income (loss) attributable to Bunge $ 297 $ 140 $ 663 $ 688
Convertible preference share dividends (8) (8) (25) (25)
Net income available to Bunge common shareholders 289 132 638 663
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 146,074,712 146,684,583 145,921,603 146,935,716
Effect of Dilutive Shares:        
-Stock options and awards (in shares) 986,835 947,140 1,029,573 1,108,797
-Convertible preference shares 7,583,790   7,583,790 7,547,220
Diluted (in shares) 154,645,337 147,631,723 154,534,966 155,591,733
Earnings Per Common Share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.97 $ 0.90 $ 4.37 $ 4.51
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.92 $ 0.89 $ 4.29 $ 4.42
Earnings Per Share        
Net of tax, unrealized gains incorrectly excluded prior period reported current period   $ 33    
Stock options and contingently issuable restricted stock units
       
Earnings Per Share        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 4,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000