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Events occurred after the reporting date (Details Textual) | Feb. 25, 2022 USD ($)
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Non Adjusting Events After Reporting Period [Member] |
Disclosure of Events occurred after the reporting date [Line Items] |
Guarantee settlement related to bonds | $ 60,100

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- Definition Guarantee Settlement Related To Bonds. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | sqm_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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