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Apr. 21, 2022
Oct. 21, 2021
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date Apr. 21, 2022  
Entity Registrant Name SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY  
Entity File Number 001-11261  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code SC  
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  
Title of 12(b) Security No par value common stock  
Trading Symbol SON  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000091767  
Amendment Flag false