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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 2) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Reconciliation of Total Segment Earnings Before Interest and Tax: | ||
| Total segment EBIT from continuing operations | $ 323 | $ 200 |
| Interest income | 9 | 25 |
| Interest expense | (76) | (62) |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (73) | (40) |
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | (9) | (35) |
| Noncontrolling interests' share of interest and tax | 6 | 4 |
| Net income attributable to Bunge | $ 180 | $ 92 |
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This element represents the share of interest and tax attributable to noncontrolling interests. No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents amount of income or loss for the reportable segment before interest and income taxes. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax before extraordinary items allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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