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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of income taxes $ 6,480 $ (3,370) $ (8,158)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan: [Abstract]      
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of income taxes 32,022 8,803 (23,195)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period (34,332) (75,540) (80,361)
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
      
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes 1,624 87 (3,424)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
      
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes 483 (364) (727)
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
      
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (15,555) (11,850) (3,611)
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of income taxes 6,480 (3,370) (8,158)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes 7,079 (3,705) (8,239)
Balance at end of period (8,476) (15,555) (11,850)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Taxes on net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation (3,489) 1,815 3,230
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
      
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of income taxes 599 (335) (81)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
      
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (855) (942) 2,482
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of income taxes 580 (6,006) (1,129)
Reclassifications to earnings, net of income taxes 1,044 [1] 6,093 [1] (2,295) [1]
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes 1,624 87 (3,424)
Balance at end of period 769 (855) (942)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Taxes on net gain (loss) on derivative instruments (312) 3,234 608
Taxes on reclassifications to net income (563) (3,281) 1,236
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
      
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes     (727)
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (1,091) (727) 0
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of income taxes (93) (955) (727)
Reclassifications to earnings, net of income taxes 576 [2] 591 [2] 0 [2]
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes 483 (364)  
Balance at end of period (608) (1,091) (727)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Taxes on net gain (loss) on derivative instruments 49 515 392
Taxes on reclassifications to net income (310) (319) 0
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
      
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (58,039) (66,842) (43,647)
Gains arising during period, net of income taxes 11,977 [3] (187) [3] (26,517) [3]
Prior service credit arising during the period, net of income taxes 14,394 [3] 0 [3] (500) [3]
Amortization included in earnings, net of income taxes 5,651 [4] 8,990 [4] 3,822 [4]
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of income taxes 32,022 8,803 (23,195)
Balance at end of period (26,017) (58,039) (66,842)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Taxes on losses (gains) arising during the period (6,449) 96 14,596
Taxes on prior service credit arising during the period (7,751) 0 250
Taxes on amortization included in net income $ (3,042) $ (4,841) $ (2,059)
[1] Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedges is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to cost of goods sold when the related tobacco is sold to customers. See Note 9 for additional information.
[2] ) Gain (loss) on interest rate cash flow hedges is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense when the related interest payments are made on the debt. See Note 9 for additional information.
[3] These items arise from the remeasurement of the assets and liabilities of the Company's defined benefit pension plans. Those remeasurements are made on an annual basis at the end of the fiscal year. In addition, the assets and liabilities of the Company's U.S.-based pension plans were also remeasured on an interim basis during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 to reflect the effect of plan amendments adopted during the period. See Note 11 for additional information.
[4] This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 9 for additional information.