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Derivative Instruments - Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Commodity Forward Derivative | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cost of sales |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) |  |
Amount of (Gain)/Loss Recognized | $ 2,809 | $ 1,848
Foreign currency derivatives | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cost Of Good Sold Other Expense Income [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) |  |
Amount of (Gain)/Loss Recognized | 499 | 677
Commodity Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest expense |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) |  |
Amount of (Gain)/Loss Recognized | 139 | 0
Interest rate swap contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest expense |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) |  |
Amount of (Gain)/Loss Recognized | $ 206 | $ 0

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