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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year $ 1,397,088    
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of income taxes (1,531) $ (3,166) $ (6,367)
Balance at end of year 1,437,207 1,397,088  
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year 1,397,088    
Balance at end of year 1,437,207 1,397,088  
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (1,397,088)    
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of income taxes (1,666) 3,089 5,943
Balance at end of period (1,437,207) (1,397,088)  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax (81,585) (77,057) (84,311)
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]      
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
hedges, net of income tax (5,515) 1,320 3,993
Interest Rate Swap [Member]      
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
hedges, net of income tax 3,235 6,113 18,620
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]      
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (44,233) (40,965) (35,135)
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of income taxes (1,531) (3,166) (6,367)
Less: Net loss (gain) on foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interests 949 (102) 537
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Corporation, net of income taxes (582) (3,268) (5,830)
Balance at end of year (44,815) (44,233) (40,965)
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (44,233) (40,965) (35,135)
Balance at end of year (44,815) (44,233) (40,965)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year 44,233 40,965 35,135
Balance at end of period 44,815 44,233 40,965
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]      
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year 4,899 3,579 (414)
Balance at end of year (616) 4,899 3,579
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year 4,899 3,579 (414)
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of income taxes (187) 2,562 6,679
Reclassification of net (gain) loss to earnings [1] (5,328) (1,242) (2,686)
hedges, net of income tax (5,515) 1,320 3,993
Balance at end of year (616) 4,899 3,579
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax 17 (1,160) (2,199)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax 1,718 389 1,115
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (4,899) (3,579) 414
Balance at end of period 616 (4,899) (3,579)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]      
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year 5,253 (860) (19,480)
Balance at end of year 8,488 5,253 (860)
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year 5,253 (860) (19,480)
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of income taxes 11,340 7,220 12,402
Reclassification of net (gain) loss to earnings [2] (8,105) (1,107) 6,218
hedges, net of income tax 3,235 6,113 18,620
Balance at end of year 8,488 5,253 (860)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax (4,035) (2,583) (3,249)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax 2,884 396 (1,628)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (5,253) 860 19,480
Balance at end of period (8,488) (5,253) 860
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]      
Foreign currency translation: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year 42,976 46,065 52,008
Balance at end of year 44,642 42,976 46,065
Cash flow hedges: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year 42,976 46,065 52,008
Balance at end of year 44,642 42,976 46,065
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan: [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year (42,976) (46,065) (52,008)
Gains arising during period, net of income taxes [3] (430) 1,947 2,799
Amortization included in earnings, net of income taxes [4] (1,236) 1,142 3,144
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of income taxes (1,666) 3,089 5,943
Balance at end of period (44,642) (42,976) (46,065)
Taxes on losses (gains) arising during the period 149 (370) (297)
Taxes on amortization included in net income $ 339 $ (223) $ (298)
[1] Gains (losses) on foreign currency cash flow hedges related to forecast purchases of tobacco and crop input sales are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to cost of goods sold when the tobacco is sold to customers. See Note 11 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 for open interest rate swap agreements or as amortized to interest expense over the period to original maturity for terminated swap agreements. See Note 11 for additional information.
[3] These items arise from the remeasurement of the assets and liabilities of the Company's defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Those remeasurements are made on an annual basis at the end of the fiscal year. See Note 13 for additional information.
[4] This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 13 for additional information.