Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Aug. 01, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 1, 2019 |
Entity Registrant Name | MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001333274 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity File Number | 000-51826 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WA |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-0956945 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | Suite 1120 |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | 700 West Pender Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Vancouver |
Entity Address, State or Province | BC |
Entity Address, Country | CA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | V6C 1G8 |
City Area Code | (604) |
Local Phone Number | 684-1099 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of each class | Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share |
Trading Symbol | MERC |
Name of each exchange on which registered | NASDAQ |