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Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value | $ (14,361) | $ (19,599)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value | (6,200) | (18,400)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value | (8,161) | (1,199)
Commodity Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value | (2,400) | (7,200)
Commodity Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value | (3,800) | (11,200)
Commodity Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value | (5,685) | (1,118)
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value | $ (2,476) | $ (81)

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