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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Pro Forma and Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 8 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 02, 2022 | Oct. 03, 2021 | Oct. 02, 2022 | Oct. 02, 2022 | Oct. 03, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,890,216 | $ 1,643,726 |  | $ 5,624,118 | $ 4,767,306
Net income/(loss) attributable to Sonoco | 123,047 | $ 105,578 |  | $ 428,287 | $ (215,045)
Metal Packaging |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Net sales | 335,468 |  | $ 798,018 |  |
Net income/(loss) attributable to Sonoco | $ 16,769 |  | $ 61,216 |  |

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