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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share    
Income from continuing operations $ 157 $ 124
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 32 3
Income from continuing operations attributable to Bunge 189 127
Convertible preference share dividends and other obligations (10) (8)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (9) (35)
Net income available to Bunge common shareholders $ 170 $ 84
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:    
Basic (in shares) 146,648,822 145,718,123
Effect of Dilutive Shares:    
-Stock options and awards (in shares) 1,218,995 864,776
Diluted (in shares) 147,867,817 146,582,899
Basic earnings per common share:    
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ 1.22 $ 0.81
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) $ (0.06) $ (0.24)
Net income (loss) to Bunge common shareholders (in dollars per share) $ 1.16 $ 0.57
Diluted earnings per common share:    
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ 1.21 $ 0.81
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) $ (0.06) $ (0.24)
Net income (loss) to Bunge common shareholders (in dollars per share) $ 1.15 $ 0.57
Stock options and contingently issuable restricted stock units
   
Earnings Per Share    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 4,000,000 5,000,000
Convertible Preference Shares
   
Earnings Per Share    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 8,000,000 8,000,000