Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income The gross amount of revenue from contract with customer before shipping and handling costs were subtracted. Revenue from Contract with Customer, Before Shipping and Handling Costs Net sales before shipping and handling costs Costs incurred during the period for shipping and handling. Shipping And handling Costs Less: Shipping and handling costs Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Net sales Net sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of sales Gross Profit Gross profit Represent the amount of operating expenses excluding restructuring charges. Operating Expenses Excluding Restructuring Charges Operating expenses Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Other expense (income), net Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Restructuring/impairment charges Restructuring/impairment charges Operating Income (Loss) Operating income The net amount of expense (income) derived from financing activities, including: the aggregate cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period; the noncash expenses charged against earnings in the period to allocate debt discount and premium, and the costs to issue debt and obtain financing over the related debt instruments; income derived from investments in cash and cash equivalents; and foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Financing Costs, Net Financing costs, net Other Nonoperating Income Other, non-operating income Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income attributable to Ingredion Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic (in shares) Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total Earnings per Common Share Earnings per common share of Ingredion: Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic (in dollars per share) Basic earnings per common share of Ingredion (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted (in dollars per share) Diluted earnings per common share of Ingredion (in dollars per share) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax (Losses) on cash flow hedges, net of income tax effect of $3 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Gains on cash flow hedges, net of income tax effect of $5 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax Losses on cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings, net of income tax effect of $ — Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Losses on cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings, net of income tax effect of $1 Actuarial gains on pension and postretirement obligations, settlements and plan amendments, net of income tax effect of $2 Actuarial (losses) on pension and other postretirement obligations, settlements and plan amendments, net of income tax effect of $ — Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax Unrealized gains on investments, net of income tax effect of $ — Currency translation adjustment Currency translation adjustment Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income attributable to Ingredion Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax (Losses) on cash-flow hedges, income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Gains on cash-flow hedges, income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Losses on cash-flow hedges reclassified to earnings, income tax effect Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Other Short-term Investments Short-term investments Receivables, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net Inventory, Net Inventories Total inventories Prepaid Expense, Current Prepaid expenses Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,963 and $2,915, respectively Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $174 and $167, respectively Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating lease assets Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Deferred income tax assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Short-term Debt Short-term borrowings Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Current Less current lease liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Non-current liabilities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Non-current operating lease liabilities Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred income tax liabilities Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent Ending Balance Beginning Balance Share-based payments subject to redemption Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Ingredion stockholders’ equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock — authorized 25,000,000 shares — $0.01 par value, none issued Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock — authorized 200,000,000 shares — $0.01 par value, 77,810,875 issued at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Treasury Stock Common, Value Less: Treasury stock (common stock: 11,131,668 and 11,284,681 shares at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively) at cost Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated gains (losses) from derivative instruments, net of tax effect Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Total Ingredion stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Non-controlling interests Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance Balance Total equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and equity Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, Accumulated depreciation Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Other intangible assets - accumulated amortization (in dollars) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, issued (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury stock (in shares) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity and Redeemable Equity Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Non-controlling Interests Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Dividends, Common Stock Dividends declared Dividends declared, common stock Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Repurchases of common stock, net Increase (decrease) in equity for aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, restricted stock units and adjustment for officers' compensation. This also includes the issuance of common shares upon the exercise of options. Share Based Compensation During Period Share-based compensation, net of issuance Other Comprehensive loss Other comprehensive income (loss) Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Share-based Payments Subject to Redemption Increase (decrease) in temporary equity for share-based compensation, net of issuance during the period. Temporary Equity, Share-Based Compensation, Net of Issuance Share-based compensation, net of issuance Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash provided by operating activities Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Non-cash charges to net income: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization The aggregate expense recognized in the current period for mechanical stores. Mechanical Stores Expense Mechanical stores expense Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes Total other non-cash charges (credits) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Other Non Cash Charges Credits To Net Income Other Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in working capital: The net change during the reporting period in the total amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from all parties associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities, plus the net change during the reporting period in the amount of outstanding money paid in advance for goods or services that bring economic benefits for future periods. Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Prepaid Expense Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Margin Deposits Outstanding Margin accounts Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Other Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash used for investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Productive Assets Capital expenditures and mechanical stores purchases Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $4 and $ — , respectively Payment for acquisition, net of cash acquired Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments Short-term investments Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash used for investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash provided by (used for) financing activities The cash inflows from short-term and long-term borrowings. Proceeds from Borrowings Proceeds from borrowings The cash outflows for short-term and long-term debt obligations. Payments on Debt Payments on debt Proceeds from (Repurchase of) Equity Repurchases of common stock, net Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from issuance of shares under share-based compensation arrangement, excluding stock option exercises, net of settlements. Proceeds From Payments Of Issuance Of Shares Under Incentive And Share Based Compensation Plans Net Of Settlements Issuances of common stock for share-based compensation, net of settlements Payments of Dividends Dividends paid, including to non-controlling interests Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Cash provided by (used for) financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Effects of foreign exchange rate changes on cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash Acquired from Acquisition Cash acquired from acquisition Interim Financial Statements Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Interim Financial Statements Summary of Significant Accounting Standards and Policies New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Standards and Policies Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Revenue Recognition Restructuring and Impairment Charges Represents entire disclosure of asset impairment and restructuring charges. Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges [Text Block] Impairment and Restructuring Charges Financial Instruments, Derivatives and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Financial Instruments, Derivatives and Hedging Activities Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Leases Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block] Leases Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Brazil VAT Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Net Periodic Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories Equity Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Equity Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Adopted Accounting Standards and New Accounting Standards Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] Schedule of disaggregation of net sales Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring and impairment charges Impairment and Restructuring Charges [Table Text Block] Summary of restructuring reserve Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of location and amount of assets and liabilities reported in balance sheet Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Schedule of fair value hedges Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of amount of gains and losses recognized in OCI and location and amount of gains and losses reported in income statement Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Schedule of location and amount of gain (loss) recognized in income Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of fair value of financial instruments and derivatives Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of debt Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] Summary of net lease cost Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of future undiscounted cash flows to the operating lease liabilities and the related ROU assets The tabular disclosure of other information . Lessee Operating Lease Other Information [Table Text Block] Summary of other lease information Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block] Schedule of minimum lease payments due on leases Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Retirement Plan Type [Axis] Retirement Plan Type [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member] Pension Plan Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Pension and postretirement benefit plans Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Components of net periodic benefit cost Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Components of inventories