| Cover | Aug. 11, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 11, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SYLVAMO CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-40718 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 86-2596371 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6400 Poplar Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Memphis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 38197 |
| City Area Code | 901 |
| Local Phone Number | 519-8000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001856485 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Common Stock | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $1 per share par value |
| Trading Symbol | SLVM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $1 per share par value |
| Trading Symbol | SLVM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Preferred Stock | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Trading Symbol | SLVM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Trading Symbol | SLVM |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
