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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Jul. 19, 2016
Document and Entity Information Abstract    
Entity Registrant Name Huntsman CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0001307954  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   238,158,879
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2