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DERIVATIVES (Derivatives Income Statement Impact) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Foreign exchange contracts | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] |  |
Effects of undesignated derivative instruments on the entity's Consolidated Statements of Income |  |
Gains (losses) recognized in income | $ 17,590 | $ (21,096)
Commodity contracts | Cost of goods sold |  |
Effects of undesignated derivative instruments on the entity's Consolidated Statements of Income |  |
Gains (losses) recognized in income | $ 0 | $ (742)

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