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Related party disclosures (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Related party disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Current receivables due from related parties | $ 62,601 | $ 61,227
Wesment farmers limited [member] |  |
Related party disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Contribution towards projects in joint operations | 15,000 |
Sichuan SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers Co Ltda. [Member] |  |
Related party disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Current receivables due from related parties | $ 6,502 | $ 10,965

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