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TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Schedule of Balances with Related Parties) (Details)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2010
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Caesarstone Canada Inc [Member]
Jan. 17, 2011
Caesarstone Canada Inc [Member]
CAD
Dec. 31, 2012
Kibbutz Sdot-Yam [Member]
USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Accounts payable $ 2,888 $ 5,437        
Long-term loan from related party (CIOT) 12,188 1,820     4,000  
Proceeds from financing leaseback $ 10,893           $ 10,900
Related party transaction, interest rate       0.25%   5.87%