| Document And Entity Information | Nov. 12, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | Sypris Solutions, Inc. |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Nov. 12, 2024 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity, File Number | 0-24020 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 61-1321992 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 101 Bullitt Lane, Suite 450 |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Louisville |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | KY |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 40222 |
| City Area Code | 502 |
| Local Phone Number | 329-2000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | SYPR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0000864240 |
