Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Jan. 31, 2019
Jun. 29, 2018
Document and Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name Huntsman CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0001307954    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2018    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 6,285,496,925
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   233,379,080  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY