Note 17 - Stock-based Compensation Plans - Compensation Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions  | 
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Mar. 31, 2022  | 
Mar. 31, 2021  | 
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| Compensation cost | $ 11 | $ 9 | 
| Huntsman International LLC [Member] | ||
| Compensation cost | $ 9 | $ 8 | 
| X | ||||||||||
- Definition Amount of expense for award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes amount capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef 
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| X | ||||||||||
- Details 
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