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Basis of preparation and presentation of the financial statements (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2018 MXN ($) Mg | Dec. 31, 2017 MXN ($) Mg
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] |  |
Coke inventory | Mg | 136,541 | 136,541
Coke inventory, value | $ 953,000 | $ 1,037,000
Bottom of range [Member] |  |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] |  |
Percentage range of changes in fair value or cash flows of hedging instrument | 80.00% |
Top of range [Member] |  |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] |  |
Percentage range of changes in fair value or cash flows of hedging instrument | 125.00% |
USD [Member] |  |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] |  |
Average price of coke per metric tons | $ 355 | $ 385
ICH (Holding Company) share in SimRep Corporation and Subsidiaries [Member] |  |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] |  |
Percentage of equity owned | 49.78% |

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