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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2015
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of income taxes $ (6,899) $ 3,934 $ (22,625)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan: [Abstract]      
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of income taxes 1,475 1,004 (14,023)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period (69,559) (72,350) (74,994)
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]      
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (933) 2,509 (2,603)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]      
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes 8,395 (5,015) (1,374)
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]      
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (26,992) (31,138) (8,476)
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of income taxes (6,899) 3,934 (22,625)
Less: Net loss (gain) on foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interests 753 212 (37)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (6,146) 4,146 (22,662)
Balance at end of period (33,138) (26,992) (31,138)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Taxes on net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation 3,715 (2,119) 12,181
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 675 (1,834) 769
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of income taxes (1,841) 1,969 (4,280)
Reclassifications to earnings, net of income taxes [1] 908 540 1,677
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (933) 2,509 (2,603)
Balance at end of period (258) 675 (1,834)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Taxes on net gain (loss) on derivative instruments 991 (1,060) 2,304
Taxes on reclassifications to net income (489) (291) (903)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]      
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (6,997) (1,982) (608)
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of income taxes 5,849 (8,335) (2,628)
Reclassifications to earnings, net of income taxes [2] 2,546 3,320 1,254
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes 8,395 (5,015) (1,374)
Balance at end of period 1,398 (6,997) (1,982)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Taxes on net gain (loss) on derivative instruments (3,150) 4,489 1,416
Taxes on reclassifications to net income (1,370) (1,788) (675)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]      
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (39,036) (40,040) (26,017)
Gains arising during period, net of income taxes [3] (1,395) (1,921) (18,049)
Amortization included in earnings, net of income taxes [4] 2,870 2,925 4,026
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of income taxes 1,475 1,004 (14,023)
Balance at end of period (37,561) (39,036) (40,040)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]      
Taxes on losses (gains) arising during the period 751 1,035 9,719
Taxes on amortization included in net income $ (1,546) $ (1,576) $ (2,163)
[1] Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedges related to forecast purchases of tobacco is reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to cost of goods sold when the tobacco is sold to customers. See Note 8 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 or upon termination of the interest rate swap agreements prior to their scheduled maturity dates. See Note 8 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. See Note 10 for additional information.
[4] This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 10 for additional information.