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Document and Entity Information
Apr. 22, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name SONOCO PRODUCTS CO
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000091767
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Apr. 22, 2020
Entity Incorporation State Country Code SC
Entity File Number 001-11261
Entity Tax Identification Number 57-0248420
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 N. Second St.
Entity Address, City or Town Hartsville
Entity Address, State or Province SC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 29550
City Area Code (843)
Local Phone Number 383-7000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title No par value common stock
Trading Symbol SON
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false