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Joint Ventures (Parenthetical) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Statement [Line Items] |  |
Other non current provisions | $ 62,617 | $ 34,690
Sichuan SQM Migao Chemical Fertilizers Co Ltd [Member] |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |
Other non current provisions | $ 92 |

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