Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details)

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Components of other comprehensive income                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       $ (757)       $ (571) $ (757) $ (571)  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 233 (144)  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (61) (42)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 172 (186) (267)
Balance at the end of the period (585)       (757)       (585) (757) (571)
Net income 42 70 54 (17) (38) 120 128 163 149 373 254
Discontinued Operations
                      
Components of other comprehensive income                      
Actuarial loss                 6 4 3
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                      
Components of other comprehensive income                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       269       218 269 218  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 (23) 51  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 (23) 51  
Balance at the end of the period 246       269       246 269 218
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax                 13 20 24
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
                      
Components of other comprehensive income                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       (1,036)       (800) (1,036) (800)  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 246 (194)  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (61) (42)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 185 (236)  
Balance at the end of the period (851)       (1,036)       (851) (1,036) (800)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax                 83 197 124
Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax | Amount reclassified
                      
Components of other comprehensive income                      
Prior service credit                 8 10 9
Actuarial loss                 (80) (46) (34)
Settlement loss                 (12) (13)  
Total before tax                 (84) (49) (25)
Income tax expense                 23 7 5
Net income                 (61) (42) (20)
Other comprehensive income of unconsolidated affiliates
                      
Components of other comprehensive income                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       7       8 7 8  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 5 (1)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 5 (1)  
Balance at the end of the period 12       7       12 7  
Other, net
                      
Components of other comprehensive income                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       3         3    
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 5    
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 5    
Balance at the end of the period 8               8   3
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
                      
Components of other comprehensive income                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       (13)       (12) (13) (12)  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 5 (1)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 5 (1) (5)
Balance at the end of the period (8)       (13)       (8) (13) (12)
Net income                 21 10 7
Amounts attributable to Huntsman Corporation
                      
Components of other comprehensive income                      
Balance at the beginning of the period       (744)       (559) (744) (559)  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications                 228 (143)  
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (61) (42)  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax                 167 (185)  
Balance at the end of the period $ (577)       $ (744)       $ (577) $ (744)