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Jun. 30, 2021
May 10, 2021
Cover [Abstract]    
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000091767  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Trading Symbol SON  
Title of 12(b) Security No par value common stock  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Soliciting Material false  
Written Communications false  
Local Phone Number 383-7000  
City Area Code 843  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 29550  
Entity Address, State or Province SC  
Entity Address, City or Town Hartsville  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 N. Second St.  
Entity Tax Identification Number 57-0248420  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code   SC
Entity File Number 001-11261  
Entity Registrant Name SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2021  
Document Type 8-K