Pyxus International (PYYX) 10-K 5 Jun 14 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	30-May-14	Sep. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ALLIANCE ONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000939930	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--03-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	8,815,855	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$213,186,011

STATEMENTS_OF_CONSOLIDATED_OPE

STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]	'		'		'
Sales and other operating revenues	$2,354,956		$2,243,816		$2,150,767
Cost of goods and services sold	2,114,929		1,958,570		1,863,115
Gross profit	240,027		285,246		287,652
Selling, general and administrative expenses	134,087		145,750		147,558
Other income	-18,230		-20,721		-15,725
Restructuring and asset impairment charges (recoveries)	5,111		-55		1,006
Operating income	119,059		160,272		154,813
Debt retirement expense	57,449		1,195		0
Interest expense	116,798		114,557		106,804
Interest income	7,068		6,547		6,149
Income (loss) before income taxes and other items	-48,120		51,067		54,158
Income tax expense	38,942		27,992		25,039
Equity in net income of investee companies	60		1,637		72
Net income (loss)	-87,002		24,712		29,191
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-343		699		-260
Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	($86,659)		$24,013		$29,451
Earnings (loss) per share:	'		'		'
Basic (in dollars per share)	($0.99)	[1]	$0.27	[1]	$0.34
Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.99)	[1]	$0.25	[1]	$0.30
[1]	Does not add due to quarterly change in average shares outstanding

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($87,002)	$24,712	$29,191
Currency translation adjustment	4,084	-2,802	-1,546
Defined benefit pension amounts reclassified to income, net of tax of $(204) in 2014, $(114) in 2013 and $(94) in 2012	13,007	-13,717	-15,324
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	17,091	-16,519	-16,870
Total comprehensive income (loss)	-69,911	8,193	12,321
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-343	699	-260
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	($69,568)	$7,494	$12,581

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Pension adjustment, net of tax expense (benefit)	($308)	$1,229	($420)

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$234,742	$92,026
Trade and other receivables, net	176,459	224,222
Accounts receivable, related parties	44,869	55,696
Inventories	760,607	903,947
Advances to tobacco suppliers	49,598	109,520
Recoverable income taxes	4,789	8,980
Current deferred taxes	10,013	16,776
Prepaid expenses	27,667	36,811
Current derivative asset	0	3,145
Other current assets	12,053	13,632
Total current assets	1,320,797	1,464,755
Other assets	'	'
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	50,876	25,169
Goodwill and other intangible assets	34,725	31,471
Long-term recoverable income taxes	5,423	0
Deferred income taxes	40,927	56,045
Other deferred charges	19,038	12,971
Other noncurrent assets	42,255	50,190
Total other assets	193,244	175,846
Property, plant and equipment, net	261,246	270,978
Total assets	1,775,287	1,911,579
Current liabilities	'	'
Notes payable to banks	212,669	356,836
Accounts payable	115,177	135,260
Due to related parties	63,384	26,084
Advances from customers	22,133	16,817
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	72,525	69,508
Current derivative liability	169	644
Income taxes	10,784	9,454
Long-term debt current	4,556	6,349
Total current liabilities	501,397	620,952
Noncurrent liabilities	'	'
Long-term debt	900,363	830,870
Deferred income taxes	5,788	6,396
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits	9,436	8,617
Pension, postretirement and other long-term liabilities	81,415	102,713
Total noncurrent liabilities	997,002	948,596
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders’ equity	'	'
250,000 authorized shares, 96,012 issued and outstanding (95,494 at March 31, 2013)	465,682	460,914
Retained deficit	-153,988	-67,329
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-38,101	-55,192
Total stockholders’ equity of Alliance One International, Inc.	273,593	338,393
Noncontrolling interests	3,295	3,638
Total equity	276,888	342,031
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	$1,775,287	$1,911,579

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (parenthetical)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000	250,000
Common stock, shares, issued	96,012	95,494
Common stock, shares, outstanding	96,012	95,494

STATEMENTS_OF_CONSOLIDATED_STO

STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Retained Deficit [Member]	Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]	Pensions, Net of Tax [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2011	$316,012	$455,409	($120,793)	($1,376)	($20,427)	$3,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	29,191	0	29,451	0	0	-260
Restricted stock surrendered	-198	-198	0	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation	2,286	2,286	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-16,870	0	0	-1,546	-15,324	0
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2012	330,421	457,497	-91,342	-2,922	-35,751	2,939
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	24,712	0	24,013	0	0	699
Restricted stock surrendered	-159	-159	0	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation	3,576	3,576	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-16,519	0	0	-2,802	-13,717	0
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2013	342,031	460,914	-67,329	-5,724	-49,468	3,638
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-87,002	0	-86,659	0	0	-343
Restricted stock surrendered	-337	-337	0	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation	5,105	5,105	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	17,091	0	0	4,084	13,007	0
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$276,888	$465,682	($153,988)	($1,640)	($36,461)	$3,295

STATEMENTS_OF_CONSOLIDATED_CAS

STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Operating activities	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($87,002)	$24,712	$29,191
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	32,427	33,811	33,143
Debt amortization/interest	12,707	15,303	14,024
Debt retirement cost	57,449	1,195	0
Restructuring and asset impairment charges (recovery)	5,111	-55	-415
Loss on foreign currency transactions	12,286	5,662	8,810
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment	-3,175	-1,310	-4,500
Gain on disposition of stock in subsidiaries	-20,369	0	0
Loss on acquisition of equity method investment	1,253	0	0
Gain on other sales of assets	0	0	-13,667
Stock-based compensation	3,222	4,520	2,618
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:	'	'	'
Trade and other receivables	50,392	49,401	-5,563
Inventories and advances to tobacco suppliers	157,212	-97,324	-48,806
Deferred items	2,769	-29,797	-12,981
Recoverable income taxes	-2,136	-396	7,759
Payables and accrued expenses	24,989	5	47,676
Advances from customers	3,330	2,201	-1,926
Current derivative asset	3,145	-2,833	2,232
Prepaids	4,304	368	-432
Income taxes	1,172	-7,040	-776
Other operating assets and liabilities	-560	722	26
Other, net	3,910	-779	2,557
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	262,436	-1,634	58,970
Investing activities	'	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-24,928	-39,860	-43,846
Intangibles, including internally developed software costs	-7,803	-977	-862
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	9,336	1,770	6,212
Proceeds on sale of subsidiaries, net of cash divested	3,513	0	0
Payments to acquire equity method investments	-3,500	0	0
Change in restricted cash	268	25,955	-26,642
Surrender of life insurance policies	2,861	119	803
Other, net	-196	-218	-735
Net cash used by investing activities	-20,449	-13,211	-65,070
Financing activities	'	'	'
Net proceeds (repayments) of short-term borrowings	-87,398	-11,524	149,914
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	1,075,877	357,337	343,426
Repayment of long-term borrowings	-1,030,256	-352,436	-403,497
Debt issuance cost	-22,764	-7,372	-8,820
Debt retirement cost	-36,033	0	0
Other, net	111	-66	-84
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	-100,463	-14,061	80,939
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1,192	1,189	1,398
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	142,716	-27,717	76,237
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	92,026	119,743	43,506
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	234,742	92,026	119,743
Other information:	'	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes	105,192	102,101	89,183
Cash paid for interest	-17,911	-20,771	-17,242
Cash received from interest	($8,799)	($5,193)	($6,167)

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Significant Accounting Policies
	Description of Business
	The Company is principally engaged in purchasing, processing, storing, and selling leaf tobacco. The Company purchases tobacco primarily in the United States, Africa, Europe, South America and Asia for sale to customers primarily in the United States, Europe and Asia.
	Basis of Presentation
	The accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements after elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. The Company uses the cost or equity method of accounting for its investments in affiliates that are owned 50% or less and are not variable interest entities where the Company is the primary beneficiary.
	On March 26, 2014, the Company sold 51% of a Brazilian subsidiary to China Tobacco and reported its remaining 49% interest in the subsidiary under the equity method of accounting at March 31, 2014. As a result, the March 31, 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet does not include the assets and liabilities of this subsidiary which were included in the March 31, 2013 statement. For the year ending March 31, 2014, the Consolidated Statement of Operations includes the results of operations for this subsidiary up to, and including, March 26, 2014. After March 26, 2014, results of operations for this subsidiary are reported in accordance with equity method accounting. See Note 10 “Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
	The Company accounts for its investment in the Zimbabwe operations on the cost method and has been reporting it in Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates in the Consolidated Balance Sheets since March 31, 2006. During fiscal year 2007, the Company wrote its investment in the Zimbabwe operations down to zero, however the Company continues to make advances and guarantees seasonal lines of credit on behalf of this entity. See Note 19 “Related Party Transactions” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
	Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
	The Company’s equity method investments and its cost method investments, including its Zimbabwe operations, are non-marketable securities. The Company reviews such investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an investment may not be recovered. For example, the Company would test such an investment for impairment if the investee were to lose a significant customer, suffer a large reduction in sales margins, experience a major change in its business environment, or undergo any other significant change in its normal business. In assessing the recoverability of equity or cost method investments, the Company uses discounted cash flow models. If the fair value of an equity investee is determined to be lower than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized. The preparation of discounted future cash flow analysis requires significant management judgment with respect to future operating earnings growth rates and the selection of an appropriate discount rate. The use of different assumptions could increase or decrease estimated future operating cash flows, and the discounted value of those cash flows, and therefore could increase or decrease any impairment charge.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. They also affect the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and changes in these estimates are recorded when known. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, pension and postretirement health care benefits, inventory market values, allowances for doubtful accounts and advances, bank loan guarantees to suppliers and unconsolidated subsidiaries, useful lives for depreciation and amortization, future cash flows associated with impairment testing for long-lived assets, deferred tax assets and uncertain income tax positions, intrastate tax credits in Brazil and fair value determinations of financial assets and liabilities including derivatives, securitized beneficial interests and counterparty risk. Changes in market and economic conditions, local tax laws, and other related factors are considered each reporting period, and adjustments to the accounts are made based on the Company’s best judgment.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of tobacco when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price to the customer is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and title and risk of ownership is passed to the customer, which is upon shipment or delivery. The Company requires that all customer-specific acceptance provisions be met at the time title and risk of ownership passes to the customer. Furthermore, the Company’s sales history indicates customer returns and rejections are not significant.
	The Company also processes tobacco owned by its customers and revenue is recognized based on contractual terms as the service is provided. The revenue and cost associated with processing is recorded gross in the Statements of Consolidated Operations. The Company’s history indicates customer requirements for processed tobacco are met upon completion of processing. In addition, advances from customers are deferred and recognized as revenue upon shipment or delivery.
	Taxes Collected from Customers
	Certain subsidiaries are subject to value added taxes on local sales. These amounts have been included in sales and were $22,778, $26,040 and $22,927 for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Shipping and Handling
	Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of goods and services sold in the statement of operations.
	Other Income
	Other Income consists primarily of gains on sales of property, plant and equipment and assets held for sale. This caption also includes expenses related to the Company’s sale of receivables. See Note 17 “Sale of Receivables” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
	During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company completed the formation of a new joint venture company in Brazil with the sale of 51% of a formerly wholly owned Brazilian subsidiary. The transaction consisted of receiving $8,761 of cash in exchange for the sale of 51% of the shares of the subsidiary. The Company accounted for the transaction as a deconsolidation of a subsidiary, which required the Company’s retained noncontrolling interest to be recorded at fair value, which equaled $19,161. The carrying amount of the former subsidiary’s assets and liabilities equaled $7,553, which resulted in a gain of $20,369 that was recorded in Other Income in the Statements of Consolidated Operations. During fiscal 2013, the Company recognized a non-cash benefit of $24,142 for a Brazilian excise tax the Company used to offset Brazilian federal taxes payable in 2004 and 2005. The benefit recorded is based on a Brazilian court ruling on March 7, 2013. See Note 16 “Contingencies” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information. During fiscal 2012, the Company exchanged real property with a third party in Brazil. The transaction consisted of the Company exchanging real property located in Vera Cruz, Brazil and $9,403 of cash for real property located in Venancio Aires, Brazil. The Company accounted for the transaction as a nonmonetary exchange involving monetary consideration. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the transaction was recorded and measured at fair value as the transaction had commercial substance, the fair values of the assets exchanged were determinable within reasonable limits, and the Company’s real property was not held for sale in the ordinary course of business or for property to be sold in the same line of business to facilitate sales to customers other than the parties to the exchange. The cost of the real property received in the exchange was measured using the fair value of the assets given which equaled $26,845 including the cash. The Company’s basis in its assets given was $13,178 and a gain of $13,667 was recorded in Other Income in the Statements of Consolidated Operations.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Other Income (continued)
	The following table summarizes the significant components of Other Income.
		Years Ending March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Malawi other property sales	$	—		$	—		$	2,400
	Turkey other property sales	2,700			—			—
	Brazil 51% subsidiary investment sale	20,369			—			—
	Brazil property exchange and other property sales	—			—			15,967
	Brazil excise tax benefit	—			24,142			—
	Other sales of assets and expenses	2,138			4,892			2,491
	Losses on sale of receivables	(6,977		)	(8,313		)	(5,133		)
		$	18,230		$	20,721		$	15,725
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents are defined as temporary investments of cash with original maturities of less than 90 days. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, cash and cash equivalents included $280 and $271 of customer funding that was restricted for social responsibility programs maintained by the Company. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, $444 and $511 of cash held on deposit as a compensating balance for short-term borrowings was included in Other Current Assets.
	During fiscal 2012, the Company entered into certain foreign seasonal borrowings with maturities greater than one year that required restricted cash deposits be maintained during the terms of the borrowings. Additional cash accounts, and the activity therein, were restricted, as to use and access, per certain of the foreign seasonal borrowing agreements. At March 31, 2013, only one foreign seasonal borrowing remained with a maturity less than twelve months. At March 31, 2013, the balance of these accounts was $500 and was recorded as Other Current Assets. None of these foreign seasonal borrowings remained at March 31, 2014.
	Trade and Other Receivables
	Trade and other receivables consist of $165,759 of trade receivables and $10,700 of other receivables at March 31, 2014. The balances at March 31, 2013 were $217,583 and $6,639 for trade receivables and other receivables, respectively.
	Trade receivables are amounts owed to the Company from its customers. Trade receivables are recorded at invoiced amounts and primarily have net 30 day terms. The Company extends credit to its customers based on an evaluation of a company’s financial condition and collateral is generally not required.
	The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable. The allowance is based on the Company’s assessment of known delinquent accounts, other currently available evidence of collectibility and the aging of accounts receivable. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts was $3,161 and $3,164 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The provision for doubtful accounts was $551, $(163) and $221 for the years ending March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively and is reported in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses in the Statements of Consolidated Operations.
	Other receivables consist primarily of value added tax ("VAT") receivables of $7,894 and $2,792 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Other Deferred Charges
	Other deferred charges are primarily deferred financing costs that are amortized over the life of long-term debt.
	Sale of Accounts Receivable
	The Company is engaged in three revolving trade accounts receivable securitization arrangements to sell receivables. The Company records the transaction as a sale of receivables, removes such receivables from its financial statements and records a receivable for the beneficial interest in such receivables. The losses on the sale of receivables are recognized in Other Income. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, accounts receivable sold and outstanding were $204,364 and $156,633. See Note 17 “Sale of Receivables” and Note 18 “Fair Value Measurements” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Inventories
	Costs in inventory include processed tobacco inventory, unprocessed tobacco inventory and other inventory. Costs of unprocessed tobacco inventories are determined by the average cost method, which include the cost of green tobacco. Costs of processed tobacco inventories are determined by the average cost method, which include both the cost of unprocessed tobacco, as well as direct and indirect costs that are related to the processing of the product. Costs of other non-tobacco inventory are determined by the first-in, first-out method, which include costs of packing materials, non-tobacco agricultural products and agricultural supplies including seed, fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides.
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market (“LCM”). The Company evaluates its inventories for LCM adjustments by country and type of inventory. Therefore, processed tobacco and unprocessed tobacco are evaluated separately for LCM purposes. The Company compares the cost of its processed tobacco to market values based on recent sales of similar grades when evaluating those balances for LCM adjustments. The Company also considers whether its processed tobacco is committed to a customer, whereby the expected sales price would be utilized in determining the market value for committed tobacco. The Company also reviews data on market conditions in performing its LCM evaluation for unprocessed tobacco.
See Note 2 “Inventories” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
Advances to Tobacco Suppliers
The Company purchases seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and other products related to growing tobacco and advances them to suppliers, which represents prepaid inventory and is recorded as advances to tobacco suppliers. The advances of current crop inputs generally include the original cost of the inputs plus a mark-up and interest as it is earned. Where contractually permitted, the Company charges interest to the suppliers during the period the current crop advance is outstanding. The Company generally advances the inputs at a price that is greater than its cost, which results in a mark-up on the inputs. The suppliers then utilize these inputs to grow tobacco, which the Company is contractually obligated to purchase. Upon delivery of tobacco, part of the purchase price to the supplier is paid in cash and part through a reduction of the advance balance. The advances applied to the delivery are reclassified out of advances and into unprocessed inventory. Advances to tobacco suppliers are accounted for utilizing a cost accumulation methodology.
The Company has current and noncurrent advances to tobacco suppliers. The current advances represent the cost of the seeds, fertilizer and other materials that are advanced for the current crop of inventory. The noncurrent advances generally represent the cost of advances to suppliers for infrastructure, such as curing barns, which is also recovered through the delivery of tobacco to the Company by the suppliers. As a result of various factors in a given crop year (weather, etc.) not all suppliers are able to settle the entire amount of advances that are due that year. In these situations, the Company may allow the suppliers to deliver tobacco over future crop years to recover its advances. The advance balances that are deferred over future crop years are also classified as noncurrent.
Advances to tobacco suppliers are carried at cost and evaluated for recoverability. The realizability evaluation process is similar to that of the LCM evaluation process for inventories. The Company evaluates its advances for recoverability by crop and country. The Company reclasses the advance to inventory at the time suppliers deliver tobacco. The purchase price for the tobacco delivered by the suppliers is based on market prices. Two primary factors determine the market value of the tobacco suppliers deliver: the quantity of tobacco delivered and the quality of the tobacco delivered. Therefore, the Company ensures its advances are appropriately stated at the lower of cost or estimated recoverable amounts.
Upon delivery of tobacco, part of the purchase price to the supplier is paid in cash and part through a reduction of the advance balance. If a sufficient value of tobacco is not delivered to allow the reduction of the entire advance balance, then the Company first determines how much of the deficiency for the current crop is recoverable through future crops. This determination is made by analyzing the suppliers’ ability-to-deliver a sufficient supply of tobacco. This analysis includes historical quantity and quality of production with monitoring of crop information provided by field service technicians related to flood, drought and disease. The remaining recoverable advance balance would then be classified as noncurrent. Any increase in the estimate of unrecoverable advances associated with the noncurrent portion is charged to cost of goods and services sold in the income statement when determined. Amounts not expected to be recovered through current or future crops are then evaluated to determine whether the yield is considered to be normal or abnormal. If the yield adjustment is normal, then the Company capitalizes the applicable variance in the current crop of inventory. If the yield adjustment is considered abnormal, then the Company immediately charges the applicable variance to cost of goods and services sold in the income statement. A normal yield adjustment is based on the range of unrecoverability for the previous three years by country.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Advances to Tobacco Suppliers (continued)
The Company accounts for its advances to tobacco suppliers using a cost accumulation model, which results in the reporting of its advances at the lower of cost or recoverable amounts exclusive of the mark-up and interest. The mark-up and interest on its advances are recognized upon delivery of tobacco as a decrease in the cost of the current crop. The mark-up and interest capitalized or to be capitalized into inventory for the current crop was $18,180 and $14,464 as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Unrecoverable advances and other costs capitalized or to be capitalized into the current crop was $15,314 and $13,347 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The following table reflects the classification of advances to tobacco suppliers:
	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
Current	$	49,598		$	109,520
Noncurrent	6,420			6,421
	$	56,018		$	115,941
Noncurrent advances to tobacco suppliers are recorded in Other Noncurrent Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Unrecovered amounts expensed directly to cost of goods and services sold in the income statement for abnormal yield adjustments or unrecovered amounts from prior crops were $11,587 and $1,750 for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were no abnormal yield adjustments for the year ended March 31, 2012. Normal yield adjustments are capitalized into the cost of the current crop and are expensed as cost of goods and services sold as that crop is sold.
Guarantees
The Company and certain of its foreign subsidiaries guarantee bank loans to suppliers to finance their crops. Under longer-term arrangements, the Company may also guarantee financing on suppliers’ construction of curing barns or other tobacco production assets. Guaranteed loans are generally repaid concurrent with the delivery of tobacco to the Company. The Company is obligated to repay any guaranteed loan should the supplier default. If default occurs, the Company has recourse against the supplier. The Company also guarantees bank loans of certain unconsolidated subsidiaries in Asia, Brazil and Zimbabwe. The following table summarizes amounts guaranteed and the fair value of those guarantees:
	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
Amounts guaranteed (not to exceed)	$	301,870		$	125,623
Amounts outstanding under guarantee	218,847			98,689
Fair value of guarantees	7,344			6,367
Of the guarantees outstanding at March 31, 2014, all expire within one year. The fair value of guarantees is recorded in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and included in crop costs except for Zimbabwe and the joint venture in Brazil which are included in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties.
In Brazil, some suppliers obtain government subsidized rural credit financing from local banks that is guaranteed by the Company. The Company withholds amounts owed to suppliers related to the rural credit financing of the supplier upon delivery of tobacco to the Company. The Company remits payments to the local banks on behalf of the guaranteed suppliers. Terms of rural credit financing are such that repayment is due to local banks based on contractual due dates. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company had balances of $26,076 and $45,843 that were due to local banks on behalf of suppliers. These amounts are included in Accounts Payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired, and is allocated to the appropriate reporting unit when acquired. Goodwill is not amortized; rather it is evaluated for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the value of the asset may be impaired. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment by determining the fair value of the related reporting unit. Fair value is measured based on a discounted cash flow method or relative market-based approach. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (continued)
The Company has no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. It does have other intangible assets, production and supply contracts and a customer relationship intangible asset as well as internally developed software that is capitalized into intangibles. These intangible assets are stated at amortized cost and tested for impairment whenever factors indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Supply contracts are amortized based on the expected realization of the benefit over the term of the contracts ranging from 3 to 5 years. Production contracts and the customer relationship intangible are both amortized on a straight-line basis ranging from five to ten years and twenty years, respectively. The amortization period is the term of the contract or, if no term is specified in the contract, management’s best estimate of the useful life based on past experience. Internally developed software is amortized on a straight-line basis over five years once the software testing is complete. Events and changes in circumstance may either result in a revision in the estimated useful life or impairment of an intangible resulting in revaluation of the asset value to its fair value. See Note 5 “Goodwill and Other Intangibles” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
Other Noncurrent Assets
For the year ended March 31, 2014, other noncurrent assets consist primarily of long-term VAT and intrastate tax receivables of $15,601, long-term advances to suppliers of $6,420 and cash surrender value of life insurance of $7,903. For the year ended March 31, 2013, other noncurrent assets consist primarily of long-term VAT and intrastate tax receivables of $19,368, long-term advances to suppliers of $6,421 and cash surrender value of life insurance of $10,201.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2014 and 2013, are summarized as follows:
	2014			2013
Land	$	31,517		$	28,752
Buildings	183,175			196,601
Machinery and equipment	201,306			207,717
Total	415,998			433,070
Less accumulated depreciation	154,752			162,092
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	261,246		$	270,978
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Provisions for depreciation are computed on a straight-line basis at annual rates calculated to amortize the cost of depreciable properties over their estimated useful lives. Buildings and machinery and equipment are depreciated over ranges of 20 to 30 years and 3 to 10 years, respectively. The consolidated financial statements do not include fully depreciated assets. Depreciation expense recorded in Cost of Goods and Services Sold for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $25,680, $25,939 and $24,712, respectively. Depreciation expense recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expense for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $3,209, $3,112 and $3,717, respectively. Total property and equipment purchases, including internally developed software intangibles, were $27,755 for the year ended March 31, 2014 of which $4,322 was unpaid at March 31, 2014 and included in Accounts Payable; $42,803 for the year ended March 31, 2013 of which $2,743 was unpaid at March 31, 2013 and included in Accounts Payable; and $42,347 for the year ended March 31, 2012 of which $776 was unpaid at March 31, 2012 and included in Accounts Payable. Estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed and changes are made to the estimated useful lives when necessary. Long-lived assets are reviewed for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The evaluation is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount. Measurement of an impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. Fair value is the amount at which the asset could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties and may be estimated using a number of techniques, including quoted market prices or valuations, present value techniques based on estimates of cash flows, or multiples of earnings or revenue performance measures.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company uses forward or option currency contracts to protect against volatility associated with certain non-U.S. dollar denominated forecasted transactions. The contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. As a result, the Company has recorded income (loss) of $(1,468), $(14,287) and $6,033 in its Cost of Goods and Services Sold for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company has also recorded a loss of $39 in its Selling, General and Administrative Expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012. No income or loss was recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. See Note 6 “Derivative and Other Financial Instruments” to the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further information.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the income tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled.
The Company’s annual tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities available to it in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by the taxpayer and respective governmental taxing authorities. Significant judgment is required in determining tax expense and in evaluating tax positions, including evaluating uncertainties. The Company reviews its tax positions quarterly and adjusts the balances as new information becomes available.
Deferred income tax assets represent amounts available to reduce income taxes payable on taxable income in future years. Such assets arise because of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The Company evaluates the recoverability of these future tax deductions by assessing the adequacy of future expected taxable income from all sources, including reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and available tax planning strategies. These sources of income inherently rely on estimates. The Company uses historical experience and short and long-range business forecasts to provide insight. The Company believes it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred income tax assets may expire unused and has established a valuation allowance against them. Although realization is not assured for the remaining deferred income tax assets, the Company believes it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will be fully recoverable within the applicable statutory expiration periods. However, deferred tax assets could be reduced in the near term if estimates of taxable income are significantly reduced or available tax planning strategies are no longer viable. See Note 12 “Income Taxes” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company expenses the fair value of grants of various stock-based compensation programs at fair value over the vesting period of the awards. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model which was developed for use in estimating the fair value of exchange traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Option valuation methods require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. See Note 11 “Stock-Based Compensation” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
New Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
On April 1, 2013, the Company adopted new accounting guidance, as amended, on disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities.The guidance enhances disclosures of the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity's financial position and is applicable to derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending that are offset or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The Company adopted this new accounting guidance with no material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
On April 1, 2013, the Company adopted new accounting guidance to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. Companies are required to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income when reclassified to net income in its entirety. If amounts are not reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period, cross-reference to other disclosures is required to provide additional detail about those amounts. The Company adopted this new accounting guidance with no material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting guidance on the financial presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The primary objective of this accounting guidance is to reduce diversity in financial presentations resulting from a current lack of guidance on this topic. An unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a reduction in a deferred tax asset for a NOL or tax credit carryforward whenever the NOL or tax credit carryforward would be available to reduce the additional taxable income or tax due if the tax position is disallowed. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company on April 1, 2014. The Company currently reports its applicable unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with this guidance and therefore, does not expect the impact of this new accounting guidance to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.
Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
		Years Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)		2014				2013				2012
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS)
Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.		$	(86,659	)		$	24,013			$	29,451
SHARES
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding		87,719				87,374				87,023
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE		$	(0.99	)		$	0.27			$	0.34
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS)
Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.		$	(86,659	)		$	24,013			$	29,451
Plus interest expense on 5 ½% convertible notes, net of tax		—			*	4,100				4,111
Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc. as		$	(86,659	)		$	28,113			$	33,562
adjusted
SHARES
Weighted average number of shares outstanding		87,719				87,374				87,023
Plus: Restricted shares issued and shares applicable to stock options		—			*	356				282
and restricted stock units, net of shares assumed to be
purchased from proceeds at average market price
Assuming conversion of 5 ½% convertible notes		—			*	22,872				22,872
Shares applicable to stock warrants		—			**	—			**	—		**
Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding		87,719				110,602				110,177
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE		$	(0.99	)		$	0.25			$	0.3
*	Assumed conversion of convertible notes at the beginning of the period has an antidilutive effect on earnings (loss) per share. All outstanding restricted shares and shares applicable to stock options and restricted stock units are excluded because their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect on the loss per share.
**	For the year ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the warrants were not assumed exercised because the exercise price was more than the average price for the period.
The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is reported as the weighted average of the total shares of common stock outstanding net of shares of common stock held by a wholly owned subsidiary. Shares of common stock owned by the subsidiary were 7,853 at March 31, 2014 and 2013. This subsidiary waives its right to receive dividends and it does not have the right to vote.
Certain potentially dilutive options were not included in the computation of earnings per diluted share because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the shares of common stock during the period and their effect would be antidilutive. These shares totaled 6,879 at a weighted average exercise price of $6.05 per share at March 31, 2014, 7,010 at a weighted average exercise price of $6.05 per share at March 31, 2013 and 4,191 at a weighted average exercise price of $6.03 per share at March 31, 2012.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (continued)
In connection with the offering of the Company’s 5.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, issued on July 2, 2009 (the “Convertible Notes”), the Company entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge transactions (the “convertible note hedge transactions”) equal to the number of shares that underlie the Company’s Convertible Notes. These convertible note hedge transactions were designed to reduce the potential dilution of the Company’s common stock upon conversion of the Convertible Notes in the event that the value per share of common stock exceeds the initial conversion price of $5.0280 per share. These shares were not included in the computation of earnings per diluted share because their inclusion would be antidilutive.
On July 28, 2010, the Company’s board of directors authorized the purchase up to $40,000 of its common stock through June 30, 2012. The Company purchased 2,380 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price paid per share of $3.78.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables set forth the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, attributable to the Company:
	Currency Translation Adjustment			Pensions, Net of Tax			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balances, March 31, 2011	$	(1,376	)	$	(20,427	)	$	(21,803	)
Other comprehensive losses before reclassifications	(1,546		)	(15,257		)	(16,803		)
Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	—			(67		)	(67		)
Other comprehensive losses, net of tax	(1,546		)	(15,324		)	(16,870		)
Balances, March 31, 2012	(2,922		)	(35,751		)	(38,673		)
Other comprehensive losses before reclassifications	(2,802		)	(13,491		)	(16,293		)
Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	—			(226		)	(226		)
Other comprehensive losses, net of tax	(2,802		)	(13,717		)	(16,519		)
Balances, March 31, 2013	(5,724		)	(49,468		)	(55,192		)
Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications	4,084			10,129			14,213
Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	—			2,878			2,878
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	4,084			13,007			17,091
Balances, March 31, 2014	$	(1,640	)	$	(36,461	)	$	(38,101	)
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (continued)
The following table sets forth amounts by component, reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	Years Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Pension and postretirement plans *:
Actuarial loss	$	4,436		$	1,437		$	1,566
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(1,369		)	(1,549		)	(1,539		)
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)	(189		)	(114		)	(94		)
	$	2,878		$	(226	)	$	(67	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses to net earnings	$	2,878		$	(226	)	$	(67	)
* Amounts are included in net periodic benefit costs for pension and postretirement plans.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company may potentially be subject to a concentration of credit risks due to tobacco supplier advances and trade receivables relating to customers in the tobacco industry as well as cash which is deposited with high-credit-quality financial institutions. See Note 14 “Segment Information” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information of particular concentrations.
Preferred Stock
The Board of Directors is authorized to issue shares of Preferred Stock in series with variations as to the number of shares in any series. The Board of Directors also is authorized to establish the rights and privileges of such shares issued, including dividend and voting rights. At March 31, 2014, 10,000 shares of preferred stock were authorized and no shares had been issued.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
		March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
	Processed tobacco	$	404,683	$	549,738
	Unprocessed tobacco	309,570		310,164
	Other	46,354		44,045
		$	760,607	$	903,947
	See Note 1 “Significant Accounting Policies - Inventories” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information on the costs that comprise the inventory balances and the LCM testing methodologies.
	The Company recorded LCM adjustments of $2,251 and $966 for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. No LCM adjustment was recorded for the year ended March 31, 2012.

Variable_Interest_Entities

Variable Interest Entities	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]	'
Variable Interest Entities	'
	Variable Interest Entities
	The Company holds variable interests in six joint ventures that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. These joint ventures procure inventory on behalf of the Company and the other joint venture partners. The variable interests relate to equity investments and advances made by the Company to the joint ventures. In addition, the Company also guarantees two of its joint ventures' borrowings which also represent a variable interest in those joint ventures. The Company is not the primary beneficiary, as it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entities as a result of the entities’ management and board of directors structure. Therefore, these entities are not consolidated. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s investment in these joint ventures was $49,860 and $23,986, respectively and is classified as Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s advances to these joint ventures were $10 at March 31, 2014 and is classified as Accounts Receivable, Related Parties in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. There were no advances at March 31, 2013. The Company guaranteed an amount to two joint ventures not to exceed $142,904 and $19,363 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The investments, advances and guarantees in these joint ventures represent the Company’s maximum exposure to loss.

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges	'
	Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
	The Company previously implemented several strategic initiatives in response to shifts in supply and demand balances and changing business models of its customers. These initiatives were substantially complete at March 31, 2014. The Company continues to focus on improving factory efficiencies and other core components of its business. As part of this focus, the Company agreed to a joint processing venture in one of its foreign locations during the three months ended June 30, 2013. As a result, the Company recorded pretax charges of $2,745 in connection with the reduction in workforce including the effect on the Company's defined benefit pension plans of $1,261 during the year ended March 31, 2014. Asset impairment charges of $756 were recorded for certain processing equipment in connection with the new venture as of March 31, 2014. As the Company continues to respond to changes in its business, additional employee separation charges of $791 and asset impairment charges of $819 were incurred during the year ended March 31, 2014.
	The following table summarizes the restructuring actions as of March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Years Ended March 31,
	Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges	2014			2013			2012
	Employee separation and other cash charges:
	Beginning balance	$	668		$	1,960		$	6,193
	Period Charges:
	Employee separation charges (recoveries)	2,275			(55		)	215
	Other cash charges	—			—			31
	Total employee separation and other cash charges (recoveries)	2,275			(55		)	246
	Payments through March 31	(2,546		)	(1,237		)	(4,479		)
	Ending balance March 31	$	397		$	668		$	1,960
	Asset impairment and other non-cash charges	2,836			—			760
	Total restructuring and asset impairment charges (recoveries)	$	5,111		$	(55	)	$	1,006
	The following table summarizes cash payments for employee separation and other cash charges (recoveries) for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 4 – Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (continued)
		Year Ending March 31,										Total
	Cash Payments by Year	2014			2013			2012				Payments
	Employee separation and other cash charges (recoveries)	$	2,275		$	(55	)	$	246
	Adjustments to employee separation and other cash	—			—			6,193			*
	charges
	Cash paid 2012	—			—			(4,479		)		$	(4,479	)
	Cash paid 2013	—			—			(1,237		)		$	(1,237	)
	Cash paid 2014	(2,064		)	—			(482		)		$	(2,546	)
	Adjustment	—			55			(55		)
	Balances at March 31, 2014	$	211		$	—		$	186
	* Beginning balance for the year ended March 31, 2012.
	April 1, 2012, the Company revised its reportable segments. The following table summarizes the employee separation and other cash charges recorded in the Company’s South America, Value Added Services and Other Regions segments as of March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Years Ended March 31,
	Employee Separation and Other Cash Charges	2014			2013			2012
	Beginning balance:	$	668		$	1,960		$	6,193
	South America	—			183			1,073
	Value added services	—			—			—
	Other regions	668			1,777			5,120
	Period charges:	$	2,275		$	(55	)	$	246
	South America	433			(143		)	75
	Value added services	—			—			—
	Other regions	1,842			88			171
	Payments through March 31:	$	(2,546	)	$	(1,237	)	$	(4,479	)
	South America	(433		)	(40		)	(965		)
	Value added services	—			—			—
	Other regions	(2,113		)	(1,197		)	(3,514		)
	Ending balance March 31:	$	397		$	668		$	1,960
	South America	—			—			183
	Value added services	—			—			—
	Other regions	397			668			1,777
	Non-cash charges related to the Other Regions segment were $2,836 and $760 during the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2012, respectively. There were no non-cash charges for the year ended March 31, 2013.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangibles
	The Company tests the carrying amount of goodwill annually as of the first day of the last quarter of the fiscal year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. The Company evaluated its goodwill for impairment during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 and determined that the fair value of each reporting unit is substantially in excess of its carrying value including goodwill.
	The carrying value of other intangible assets as of March 31, 2014 represents customer relationship, production and supply contracts and internally developed software. These intangible assets were determined by management to meet the criterion for recognition apart from goodwill and have finite lives. The Company uses judgment in assessing whether the carrying amount of its intangible assets is not expected to be recoverable over their estimated remaining useful lives. Amortization expense associated with these intangible assets was $4,632, $5,370 and $5,804 for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively and is recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses except for production and supply contracts which is recorded against the associated revenues .
	The Company has no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. It does have intangible assets which are amortized. The following table summaries the changes in the Company's goodwill and other intangibles for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Goodwill and Intangible Asset Rollforward:
					Amortizable Intangibles
		Goodwill (1)			Customer			Production			Internally			Total
					Relationship			and Supply			Developed
					Intangible			Contract			Software
								Intangibles			Intangible
	Weighted average remaining useful life in years as of March 31, 2014				11			6.75			—
	March 31, 2012 balance:
	Gross carrying amount	$	2,794		$	33,700		$	7,893		$	16,588		$	60,975
	Accumulated amortization	—			(11,584		)	(3,043		)	(10,483		)	(25,110		)
	Net March 31, 2012 balance	2,794			22,116			4,850			6,105			35,865
	Additions	—			—			—			976			976
	Amortization expense	—			(1,685		)	(614		)	(3,071		)	(5,370		)
	Net March 31, 2013 balance	2,794			20,431			4,236			4,010			31,471
	Additions	—			—			7,000			886			7,886
	Amortization expense	—			(1,685		)	(1,095		)	(1,852		)	(4,632		)
	Net March 31, 2014 balance	$	2,794		$	18,746		$	10,141		$	3,044		$	34,725
	(1) Goodwill of $1,592 relates to the Other Regions segment and $1,202 relates to the Value Added Services segment.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 5 – Goodwill and Other Intangibles (continued)
	The following table summarizes the estimated intangible asset amortization expense for the next five years and beyond:
	For Fiscal		Customer			Production			Internally			Total
	Years Ended		Relationship			and Supply			Developed
			Intangible			Contract			Software
						Intangible			Intangible *
	2015		$	1,685		$	1,173		$	1,176		$	4,034
	2016		1,685			2,319			776			4,780
	2017		1,685			1,405			601			3,691
	2018		1,685			1,403			372			3,460
	2019		1,685			1,397			119			3,201
	Later		10,321			2,444			—			12,765
			$	18,746		$	10,141		$	3,044		$	31,931
	*  Estimated amortization expense for the internally developed software is based on costs accumulated as of March 31, 2014.
	These estimates will change as new costs are incurred and until the software is placed into service in all locations.

Derivative_and_Other_Financial

Derivative and Other Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative and Other Financial Instruments	'
	Derivative and Other Financial Instruments
	Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company recognizes all derivative financial instruments, such as foreign exchange contracts at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are either recognized periodically in income or in shareholders’ equity as a component of other comprehensive income depending on whether the derivative financial instrument qualifies for hedge accounting, and if so, whether it qualifies as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge. The Company has elected not to offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments with the same counterparty under a master netting agreement. See Note 18 “Fair Value Measurements” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information of fair value methodology. The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivatives by type at March 31, 2014 and 2013.
		Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
		Assets
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under ASC 815:	Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value
	Foreign currency contracts at March 31, 2014:	Current Derivative Asset	$	—
		Current Derivative Liability	$	169
	Foreign currency contracts at March 31, 2013	Current Derivative Asset	$	3,145
		Current Derivative Liability	$	644
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 6 – Derivative and Other Financial Instruments (continued)
	Earnings Effects of Derivatives
	The Company has entered into forward or option currency contracts to protect against volatility associated with certain non-U.S. dollar denominated forecasted transactions. These contracts are for green tobacco purchases and processing costs as well as selling, general and administrative costs as the Company deems necessary. These contracts do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting treatment under generally accepted accounting principles, and as such, changes in fair value are reported in income each period.
	The following table summarizes the earnings effects of derivatives in the statements of consolidated operations for the years ending March 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
	Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss)
	as Hedging Instruments	(Loss) Recognized
	Under ASC 815:	in Income (Loss)
			2014			2013			2012
	Foreign currency contracts	Cost of Goods and Services Sold	$	(1,468	)	$	(14,287	)	$	6,033
	Foreign currency contracts	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	—			—			(39		)
	Total		$	(1,468	)	$	(14,287	)	$	5,994
	Credit Risk
	Financial instruments, including derivatives, expose the Company to credit loss in the event of non-performance by counterparties. The Company manages its exposure to counterparty credit risk through specific minimum credit standards, diversification of counterparties, and procedures to monitor concentrations of credit risk. If a counterparty fails to meet the terms of an arrangement, the Company’s exposure is limited to the net amount that would have been received, if any, over the arrangement’s remaining life. The Company does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparties and no material loss would be expected from non-performance by any one of such counterparties.

ShortTerm_Borrowing_Arrangemen

Short-Term Borrowing Arrangements	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Short-Term Borrowing Arrangements [Abstract]	'
Short-Term Borrowing Arrangements	'
	Short-Term Borrowing Arrangements
	Excluding all long-term credit agreements, the Company has lines of credit arrangements with a number of banks under which the Company may borrow up to a total of $773,471 and $647,806 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The weighted average variable interest rate for the years ending March 31, 2014 and 2013 was 4.3% and 4.3%, respectively. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, amounts outstanding under the lines were $212,669 and $356,836, respectively. Unused lines of credit at March 31, 2014 amounted to $544,869 ($276,275 at March 31, 2013), net of $15,933 of letters of credit lines. Certain non-U.S. borrowings of approximately $18,598 and $81,903 have inventories of $17,415 and $46,246 as collateral at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, $444 and $511 were held on deposit as a compensating balance.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-Term Debt
	Senior Secured Credit Facility
	On August 1, 2013, the agreement governing the Company's senior secured credit facility was amended and restated to provide for a senior secured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks of approximately $303,900, that automatically reduced to approximately $210,300 on April 15, 2014, and will mature in April 15, 2017. The senior secured credit facility was subject to a springing maturity on April 15, 2014 if by that date the Company has not deposited in the Blocked Account (as defined below) sufficient amounts to fund the repayment at maturity of all then outstanding 5½% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 of the Company (the “Convertible Notes”). The Company deposited the requisite amount in the Blocked Account prior to April 15, 2014. Borrowings under the amended and restated senior secured credit facility initially bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus 3.75% and base rate plus 2.75%, as applicable, though the interest rate under the amended and restated senior secured credit facility is subject to increase or decrease according to the Company's consolidated interest coverage ratio.
	The agreement governing the senior secured credit facility requires the Company to deposit with the lenders, in a segregated account that the Company may not use other than for specified purposes (the “Blocked Account”), the net proceeds from the sale of $735,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Company's 9.875% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “Second Lien Notes”) that are not immediately applied to redeem all of the Company's outstanding 10% Senior Notes due 2016 (the “Senior Notes”). Amounts held in the Blocked Account may be used solely to purchase any and all Convertible Notes tendered in the Company's cash tender offer to purchase up to $60,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes commenced on July 17, 2013 (the “Convertible Notes Tender Offer”) and, subject to conditions, to retire any remaining Convertible Notes not purchased in the Convertible Notes Tender Offer, including repayment at maturity. All amounts deposited in the Blocked Account from the net proceeds of the sale of the Second Lien Notes were applied to the purchase of Convertible Notes in the Convertible Notes Tender Offer. Borrowings under the amended and restated senior secured credit facility are secured by a first priority lien on specified property of the Company, including the capital stock of specified subsidiaries, all U.S. accounts receivable, certain U.S. inventory, intercompany notes evidencing loans or advances, certain U.S. fixed assets and the Blocked Account.
	First amendment. Effective May 30, 2014, the Company entered into a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement which amended certain terms of the agreement governing the senior secured credit facility. See Note 21 "Subsequent Event" to the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further information.
	Financial covenants. After giving effect to the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the financial covenants and required financial ratios at March 31, 2014 are as follows:
	• a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 1.85 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2014 (1.70 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2014, September 30, 2014, December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015);
	• a maximum consolidated leverage ratio specified for each fiscal quarter, which ratio is 6.10 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2014 (7.25 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2014, 7.50 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2014, 6.95 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2014, and 5.85 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2015);
	• a maximum consolidated total senior debt to working capital ratio of not more than 0.80 to 1.00 other than during periods in which the consolidated leverage ratio is less than 4.00 to 1.00 if the consolidated leverage ratio has been less than 4.00 to 1.00 for the prior two consecutive fiscal quarters; and
	• a maximum amount of the Company's annual capital expenditures of $50.8 million during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014 and $40.0 million during any fiscal year thereafter, in each case with a one-year carry-forward (not in excess of $40.0 million) for unused capital expenditures in any fiscal year below the maximum amount.
	Certain of these financial covenants are calculated on a rolling twelve-month basis and certain of these financial covenants and required financial ratios adjust over time in accordance with schedules in the agreement governing the senior secured credit facility.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 8 – Long-Term Debt (continued)
	Senior Secured Credit Facility (continued)
	Affirmative and restrictive covenants. The agreement governing the senior secured credit facility contains affirmative and negative covenants (subject, in each case, to exceptions and qualifications), including covenants that limit the Company's ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, incur certain guarantees, merge, consolidate or dispose of substantially all of its assets, grant liens on its assets, pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions or restricted payments, create certain dividend and payment restrictions on its subsidiaries, repurchase or redeem capital stock or prepay subordinated debt, make certain investments, agree to restrictions on the payment of dividends to it by its subsidiaries, sell or otherwise dispose of assets, including equity interests of its subsidiaries, enter into transactions with its affiliates, and enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions.
	Senior Secured Second Lien Notes
	On August 1, 2013, the Company issued $735,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Second Lien Notes. The Second Lien Notes were sold at 98% of the face value, for gross proceeds of approximately $720,300. The Second Lien Notes bear interest at a rate of 9.875% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning January 15, 2014, to holders of record at the close of business on the preceding January 1 and July 1, respectively. The Second Lien Notes will mature on July 15, 2021. The Second Lien Notes are secured by a second priority lien on specified property of Alliance One International, Inc. for which the amended and restated senior secured credit facility is secured by a first priority lien. The indenture governing the Second Lien Notes restricts (subject to exceptions and qualifications) the Company's ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness or issue disqualified stock or preferred stock, pay dividends and make other restricted payments (including restricted investments), sell assets, create liens, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets, enter into transactions with its affiliates, enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions, create certain dividend and payment restrictions on its restricted subsidiaries, and designate its subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries.
	The indenture governing the Second Lien Notes requires the Company's existing and future material domestic subsidiaries to guarantee the Second Lien Notes. The Company has no material domestic subsidiaries, and the Second Lien Notes are not presently guaranteed by any subsidiary. If a change of control (as defined in the indenture governing the Second Lien Notes) occurs at any time, holders of the Second Lien Notes will have the right, at their option, to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the Second Lien Notes for cash at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of Second Lien Notes being repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase. In connection with the issuance of the Second Lien Notes, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement that requires the Company to pay additional special interest on the Second Lien Notes, at increasing annual rates up to a maximum of 1.0% per year, if the Company fails to timely comply with its registration obligations thereunder. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, on December 20, 2013, the Company completed a registered exchange offer in which it offered to exchange for the outstanding Second Lien Notes an equal amount of new Second Lien Notes having identical terms in all material respects.
	Redemption of Existing Senior Notes
	On August 2, 2013, the Company redeemed all $635,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Company's outstanding 10% Senior Notes due 2016 at a redemption price equal to 105% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and other costs of which $31,808 was charged to debt retirement expense. As a result of the redemption, the Company accelerated $6,095 of deferred financing costs and $14,612 of amortization of original issue discount.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 8 - Long-Term Debt (continued)
	Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
	On July 2, 2009, the Company issued $100,000 of Convertible Notes. The initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes were granted an option to purchase up to an additional $15,000 of Convertible Notes solely to cover over-allotments which was exercised on July 15, 2009. Holders may surrender their Convertible Notes, in integral multiples of $1,000 principal amount, for conversion into shares of the Company’s common stock at the then-applicable conversion rate until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The initial conversion rate for the Convertible Notes is 198.8862 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes. The conversion rate is subject to adjustments based on certain events as described in the indenture governing the Convertible Notes. In addition, holders of these notes have certain rights and entitlements upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes (as defined in the indenture governing the Convertible Notes).
	On August 30, 2013, the Company purchased $60,000 in aggregate principal amount of its existing $115,000 Convertible Notes pursuant to a cash tender offer at a purchase price equal to $1.03 per $1.00 principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and other costs of which $2,533 was charged to debt retirement expense. The Company funded the purchase with available cash and a portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of the Second Lien Notes, which proceeds had been held in the Blocked Account. As a result of this purchase, the Company accelerated $412 of deferred financing costs.
	On February 13, 2014, the Company purchased $53,907 of its then remaining $55,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes pursuant to a cash tender offer at a purchase price equal to $1.025 per $1.00 principal amount of the Convertible Notes purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest and other costs of which $1,694 was charged to debt retirement expense. As a result of this purchase, the Company accelerated of $162 of deferred financing costs.
	Convertible Note Hedge and Warrant Transactions
	In connection with the offering of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge transactions with three counterparties (“hedge counterparties”) to cover, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that initially underlie the Convertible Notes and expire on the last day that any Convertible Notes remain outstanding. The Company also entered separately into privately negotiated warrant transactions relating to the same number of shares of the Company’s common stock with the hedge counterparties. The convertible note hedge transactions were designed to reduce the potential dilution with respect to the common stock of the Company upon conversion of the Convertible Notes in the event that the value per share of common stock, as measured under the convertible note hedge transactions, during the applicable valuation period, is greater than the strike price of the convertible note hedge transactions, which corresponds to the $5.0280 per share initial conversion price of the Convertible Notes and is similarly subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. If, however, the price per share of the Company’s common stock, as measured under the warrants, exceeds the strike price of the warrant transactions during the applicable valuation period, there would be dilution from the issuance of common stock pursuant to the warrants. The warrants have a strike price of $7.3325 per share, which is subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and the maximum number of shares that could be issued under the warrant transactions is 45,743,836. The warrants expire in daily installments commencing on October 15, 2014 and ending on April 8, 2015. Both the convertible note hedge transactions and the warrant transactions require physical net-share settlement and are accounted for as equity instruments.
	Foreign Seasonal Lines of Credit
	The Company has typically financed its non-U.S. operations with uncommitted unsecured short-term seasonal lines of credit at the local level. These operating lines are seasonal in nature, normally extending for a term of 180 to 270 days corresponding to the tobacco crop cycle in that location. These facilities are typically uncommitted in that the lenders have the right to cease making loans and demand repayment of loans at any time. These loans are typically renewed at the outset of each tobacco season. As of March 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $212,669 drawn and outstanding on foreign seasonal lines with maximum capacity totaling $773,471 subject to limitations as provided for in the Credit Agreement. Additionally, against these lines there was $10,660 available in unused letter of credit capacity with $5,273 issued but unfunded.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 8 - Long-Term Debt (continued)
	Long-Term Foreign Seasonal Borrowings
	The Company had foreign seasonal borrowings with original maturities greater than one year. At March 31, 2013, approximately $5,173 was drawn and outstanding with maximum capacity totaling $25,000. During fiscal 2014, the Company terminated the long-term foreign seasonal borrowing which resulted in accelerated recognition of $133 of related deferred financing costs. The foreign seasonal borrowings at March 31, 2013 were secured by certain of the subsidiary borrowers' accounts receivable and inventories totalling $7,520 and restricted the payment of dividends by the subsidiary borrower during the term of the agreement.
	Dividends
	The senior secured credit facility restricts the Company from paying any dividends during the remaining term of the facility. In addition, the indenture governing the Second Lien Notes contains similar restrictions and also prohibits the payment of dividends and other distributions if the Company fails to satisfy a ratio of consolidated EBITDA to fixed charges of at least 2.0 to 1.0. At March 31, 2014, the Company did not satisfy this fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company may from time to time not satisfy this ratio.
	Summary of Debt
	All debt agreements contain cross-default or cross-acceleration provisions. The following table summarizes the Company’s debt financing as of March 31, 2014:
						March 31, 2014
		Outstanding				Lines and
		March 31, 2013		March 31, 2014		Letters		Interest			Long Term Debt Repayment Schedule by Fiscal Year
						Available		Rate			2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Later
	Senior secured credit facility:
	Revolver (1)	$	95,000	$	175,000	$	128,879	5.8	%	(2)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	175,000	$	—	$	—
	Senior notes:
	10% senior notes due 2016	619,016		—		—		10	%		—		—		—		—		—		—
	9.875% senior secured	—		721,126		—		9.9	%		—		—		—		—		—		721,126
	second lien notes due
	2021 (4)
		619,016		721,126		—					—		—		—		—		—		721,126
	5 ½% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2014	115,000		1,093		—		5.5	%		1,093		—		—		—		—		—
	Long-term foreign seasonal borrowings	5,173		—		—		4.2	%	(2)	—		—		—		—		—		—
	Other long-term debt	3,030		7,700		1,190		7.1	%	(2)	3,463		3,065		378		250		250		294
	Notes payable to banks (3)	356,836		212,669		544,869		4.3	%	(2)	—		—		—		—		—		—
Total debt	$	1,194,055	$	1,117,588	674,938					$	4,556	$	3,065	$	378	$	175,250	$	250	$	721,420
Short term	$	356,836	$	212,669
Long term:
Long term debt current	$	6,349	$	4,556
Long term debt	830,870		900,363
	$	837,219	$	904,919
Letters of credit	$	4,138	$	5,273	10,660
Total credit available					$	685,598
(1)  As of March 31, 2014, pursuant to Section 2.1 (A) (iv) of the Credit Agreement, the full $303,879 Revolving Committed Amount was available based on the calculation of the lesser of the Revolving Committed Amount and the Working Capital Amount.
(2)  Weighted average rate for the twelve months ended March 31, 2014.
(3)  Primarily foreign seasonal lines of credit.
(4) Repayment of $721,126 is net of original issue discount of $13,874. Total repayment will be $735,000.

LongTerm_Leases

Long-Term Leases	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-Term Leases [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Leases	'
	Long-Term Leases
	The Company has operating leases for land, buildings, automobiles and other equipment. Rent expense for all operating leases was $23,313, $21,853 and $21,359 for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Minimum future obligations are as follows:
		Operating
		Leases
	2015	$	12,224
	2016	9,559
	2017	7,329
	2018	5,499
	2019	5,124
	Remaining	7,797
		$	47,532

Equity_in_Net_Assets_of_Invest

Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies [Abstract]	'
Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies	'
	Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies
	The Company has equity method investments in companies located in Asia which purchase and process tobacco. The Asia investees and ownership percentages are as follows: Transcontinental Leaf Tobacco India Private Ltd. (India) 49%, Siam Tobacco Export Company (Thailand) 49%, and Adams International Ltd. (Thailand) 49%. On March 10, 2014, the Company purchased a 50% equity based interest in Oryantal Tutun Paketleme which processes tobacco in Turkey. On March 26, 2014, the Company completed the formation of a new joint venture in Brazil with the disposition of 51% interest in China Brasil Tobacos Exportadora SA (“CBT”). The Company retained a 49% equity based interest in CBT which purchases and processes tobacco. Summarized financial information for these investees for fiscal years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 follows:
		Years Ended March 31,
	Operations Statement Information	2014			2013		2012
	Sales	$	121,001		$	125,621	$	119,252
	Gross profit	11,096			13,888		9,191
	Net income (loss)	(1,826		)	3,341		147
	Company's dividends received	843			998		1,480
		March 31,
	Balance Sheet Information	2014			2013
	Current assets	$	137,518		$	66,670
	Property, plant and equipment and other assets	59,086			35,177
	Current liabilities	119,452			50,086
	Long-term obligations and other liabilities	8,899			2,811
	Interests of other shareholders	51,589			24,965
	Company’s interest	49,860			23,986

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock--Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock – Based Compensation
	The Company expenses the fair value of grants of various stock-based compensation programs over the vesting period of the awards. Awards granted are recognized as compensation expense based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
	The table below summarizes certain data for the Company’s stock based compensation plans:
		Year Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Compensation expense for all stock based	$	3,222		$	4,520		$	2,618
	compensation plans
	Tax (expense) benefits for stock-based compensation	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Fair value of stock options vested	$	2,184		$	1,230		$	1,477
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 11 - Stock - Based Compensation (continued)
	The Company’s shareholders approved the 2007 Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on August 16, 2007 and amended the plan at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on August 11, 2011 and August 6, 2009. The 2007 Plan is an omnibus plan that provides the flexibility to grant a variety of equity awards including stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards, stock units, performance awards and incentive awards to officers, directors and employees of the Company. A maximum of 13,900 shares may be granted under the plan as amended. However, the August 11, 2011 amendment requires that the shares available for grant be reduced by twice the number of shares issued for any awards other than options or stock appreciation rights. This has resulted in decreasing the shares available to grant by 1,762. As of March 31, 2014, 16,281 equity awards have been granted, 6,137 equity awards have been cancelled and 2,127 vested under the 2007 Plan, leaving 1,994 shares available for future awards under the 2007 Plan. Total equity awards outstanding are 8,327 inclusive of 8,017 awards granted and outstanding under the 2007 plan and 310 awards granted under prior plans. Shares issued under both the 2007 plan and earlier plans are new shares which have been authorized and designated for award under the plans. Individual types of awards are discussed in greater detail below.
	Stock Option Awards
	Stock options allow for the purchase of common stock at a price determined at the time the option is granted. Stock options generally vest ratably over five years and generally expire after ten years. The fair value of these options is determined at grant date using the Black-Scholes valuation model and includes estimates of forfeiture based on historical experience. The fair value is then recognized as compensation expense ratably over the vesting term of the options. There were 3,350 stock options granted during fiscal year 2013. No stock options were granted during 2014 and 2012.
	Assumptions used to determine the fair value of options issued in 2013 include the following:
		2013
	Grant Price	$	3.45
	Exercise Price	$	6
	Expected Life in Years	6 to 6.50
	Annualized Volatility	60.9		%
	Annual Dividend Rate	0		%
	Risk Free Rate	1.25		%
	Fair Value	$	5,423
	A summary of option activity for stock options follows:
	Options	Shares		Weighted			Weighted	Aggregate
				Average			Average	Intrinsic
				Exercise			Remaining	Value
				Price			Contractual
							Term (Years)
	Outstanding at March 31, 2011	4,524		$	6.05
	Forfeited	(203	)	5.98
	Expired	(130	)	6.86
	Outstanding at March 31, 2012	4,191		6.03
	Granted	3,350		6
	Forfeited	(412	)	5.38
	Expired	(119	)	6.26
	Outstanding at March 31, 2013	7,010		6.05
	Forfeited	(29	)	5.71
	Expired	(102	)	6.44
	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	6,879		6.05			7	$	—
	Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2014	6,732		6.05			6.99	$	—
	Exercisable at March 31, 2014	3,257		6.1			6.2	$	—
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 11 - Stock - Based Compensation (continued)
	Stock Option Awards (continued)
	The intrinsic values in the table above represent the total pre-tax intrinsic value which is the difference between the Company’s closing stock price and the exercise price multiplied by the number of options. The expense related to stock option awards for 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $1,366, $3,203, and $907, respectively. There were no options exercised in 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	The table below shows the movement in unvested options from March 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014.
		Shares		Weighted Average			Aggregate
				Grant Date			Grant Date
				Fair Value			Fair Value
	Unvested March 31, 2013	4,891		$	1.7		$	8,305
	Forfeited	(10	)	1.77			(18		)
	Vested	(1,259	)	1.73			(2,184		)
	Unvested March 31, 2014	3,622		1.69			$	6,103
	As of March 31, 2014, there is $3,244 of unearned compensation, net of expected forfeitures, related to stock option awards which will vest over a weighted average remaining life of 2.64 years.
	Restricted Stock
	Restricted stock is common stock that is both nontransferable and forfeitable unless and until certain conditions are satisfied. The fair value of restricted shares is determined on grant date and is amortized over the vesting period which is generally three years.
Restricted Stock	Shares		Weighted Average
			Grant Date
			Fair Value
Restricted at March 31, 2011	256	$	3.77
Granted	146		3.27
Vested	-185		3.6
Forfeited	-13		4.15
Restricted at March 31, 2012	204		3.55
Granted	167		2.89
Vested	-204		3.55
Restricted at March 31, 2013	167		2.89
Granted	198		3.8
Vested	-167		2.89
Restricted at March 31, 2014	198		3.8
As of March 31, 2014, there was $267 of remaining unamortized deferred compensation associated with restricted stock awards that will be expensed over the remaining service period through August 8, 2014. Expense recognized due to the vesting of restricted stock awards was $658, $502 and $550 for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 11 - Stock - Based Compensation (continued)
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units differ from restricted stock in that no shares are issued until restrictions lapse. Certain restricted stock units vest at the end of a three-year service period and others vest ratably over a three year period. The fair value of the restricted stock units is determined on the grant date and is amortized over the vesting period.
Restricted Stock Units	Shares			Weighted Average
				Grant Date
				Fair Value
Outstanding at March 31, 2011	889		$	4.53
Vested	(251	)		4.55
Forfeited	(50	)		4.56
Outstanding at March 31, 2012	588			4.51
Vested	(138	)		4.39
Forfeited	(16	)		4.37
Outstanding at March 31, 2013	434			4.56
Granted	643			3.85
Vested	(434	)		4.56
Forfeited	(18	)		3.85
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	625			3.85
As of March 31, 2014, there was $1,764 of remaining unamortized deferred compensation associated with these restricted stock units that will be expensed over the remaining service period through June 12, 2016. Expense recognized due to the vesting of these awards was $1,100, $815 and $1,322 during the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively.
Performance Shares
This award differs from restricted stock in that no shares are issued unless and until both service and performance conditions are met. These shares will vest at the end of a two-year performance period but the level of the awards to be earned at the end of the performance period is contingent upon attainment of specific business performance goals. If certain minimum performance levels are not attained, compensation earned under these awards will be zero. Alternatively, if the maximum performance goals described by the plan are attained, the awards will be 150% of the plan’s target. The table below includes the maximum number of shares that may be earned under the plan.
Performance Shares	Shares			Weighted Average
				Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 2011	1,177		$	4.26
Forfeited	(1,177	)		4.26
Outstanding as of March 31, 2012	—			—
Outstanding as of March 31, 2013	—			—
Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	—			—
As of March 31, 2014, the Company has no performance shares expected to vest. There was no expense recognized for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 11 - Stock - Based Compensation (continued)
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units vest at the end of either a two or three year performance period but the level of the award to vest is subject to similar performance criteria as the Performance Shares described above. The awards are also variable in that they range from zero to 200% of the plan’s target contingent on the performance level attained. The table below includes the maximum number of restricted stock units that may be earned under the plan.
Performance-Based	Shares			Weighted Average
Restricted Stock Units				Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 2011	1,399		$	4.55
Forfeited	(175	)		4.59
Outstanding as of March 31, 2012	1,224			4.54
Forfeited	(8	)		4.59
Shares not vesting due to Performance	(1,216	)		4.54
Outstanding as of March 31, 2013	—			—
Granted	643			3.85
Forfeited	(18	)		3.85
Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	625			3.85
As of March 31, 2014, the Company anticipates that no performance-based restricted stock units will vest. Expense (income) recognized due to the expected vesting of these awards were $98 and $(161) during the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2012, respectively. There was no expense recognized for the year ending March 31, 2013.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
	As of March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits totaled $10,152, $7,874 and $11,804, respectively, of which $7,640 would impact the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. The following table presents the changes to unrecognized tax benefits during the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at April 1	$	7,874		$	11,804		$	9,019
	Increase for current year tax positions	2,512			1,661			58
	Increases (reductions) for prior year tax positions	(111		)	(1,960		)	3,030
	Impact of changes in exchange rates	(123		)	(131		)	(303		)
	Reduction for settlements	—			(3,500		)	—
	Balance at March 31	$	10,152		$	7,874		$	11,804
	The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. During the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company accrued (reduced) interest, penalties and related exchange losses related to unrecognized tax benefits by $(233) and $(7,851), respectively. As of March 31, 2014, accrued interest and penalties totaled $771 and $1,025, respectively. During the year ending March 31, 2014, the Company reduced its accrued interest and penalties for $58 related to the expiration of statute of limitations. As of March 31, 2013, accrued interest and penalties totaled $822 and $1,207, respectively.
	During the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, the Company’s total liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including the related interest and penalties, increased from $9,902 to $11,948. The change in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits relates to expiration of statute of limitations of approximately $85, decreases related to current period activity of approximately $381 and increases related to the adoption of new positions of approximately $2,512.
	The Company expects to continue accruing interest expenses related to the remaining unrecognized tax benefits. Additionally, the Company may be subject to fluctuations in the unrecognized tax liability due to currency exchange rate movements.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 12 - Income Taxes (continued)
	Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (continued)
	The Company does not foresee any reasonably possible changes in the unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months but must acknowledge circumstances can change due to unexpected developments in the law. In certain jurisdictions, tax authorities have challenged positions that the Company has taken that resulted in recognizing benefits that are material to its financial statements. The Company believes it is more likely than not that it will prevail in these situations and accordingly have not recorded liabilities for these positions. The Company expects the challenged positions to be settled at a time greater than twelve months from its balance sheet date.
	The Company and its subsidiaries file a U.S. federal consolidated income tax return as well as returns in several U.S. states and a number of foreign jurisdictions. As of March 31, 2014, the Company’s earliest open tax year for U.S. federal income tax purposes was its fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Open tax years in state and foreign jurisdictions generally range from three to six years.
	Income Tax Provision
	The components of income before income taxes, equity in net income of investee companies and minority interests consisted of the following:
		Years Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S.	$	(91,290	)	$	(44,731	)	$	(21,923	)
	Non-U.S.	43,170			95,798			76,081
	Total	$	(48,120	)	$	51,067		$	54,158
	The details of the amount shown for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations follow:
		Years Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current
	Federal	$	—		$	(2,723	)	$	—
	State	—			—			—
	Non-U.S.	22,877			5,999			31,798
		$	22,877		$	3,276		$	31,798
	Deferred
	Federal	$	—		$	3,466		$	—
	State	—			—			—
	Non-U.S.	16,065			21,250			(6,759		)
		$	16,065		$	24,716		$	(6,759	)
	Total	$	38,942		$	27,992		$	25,039
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 12 - Income Taxes (continued)
	Income Tax Provision (continued)
	The reasons for the difference between income tax expense based on income before income taxes, equity in net income of investee companies and minority interests and the amount computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to such income are as follows:
		Years Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Tax expense at U.S. statutory rate	$	(16,842	)	$	17,873		$	18,955
	Effect of non-U.S. income taxes	4,209			(1,921		)	(4,712		)
	Change in valuation allowance	23,732			26,598			1,617
	Increase (decrease) in reserves for uncertain tax positions	2,046			(11,781		)	3,452
	Exchange effects and currency translation	26,885			(1,482		)	3,958
	Permanent items	(1,088		)	(1,295		)	1,769
	Actual tax expense	$	38,942		$	27,992		$	25,039
	The deferred tax liabilities (assets) are comprised of the following:
		March 31,			March 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Intangible assets	$	7,048		$	7,764
Fixed assets	5,608			7,192
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	12,656		$	14,956
Deferred tax assets:
Reserves and accruals	$	(35,747	)	$	(44,030	)
Tax credits	(52,624		)	(52,965		)
Tax loss carryforwards	(115,280		)	(84,188		)
Derivative transactions	(1,567		)	(5,947		)
Postretirement and other benefits	(31,040		)	(35,858		)
Unrealized exchange loss	(1,522		)	(9,208		)
Other	(3,097		)	(12,279		)
Gross deferred tax assets	(240,877		)	(244,475		)
Valuation allowance	188,752			168,489
Total deferred tax assets	$	(52,125	)	$	(75,986	)
Net deferred tax asset	$	(39,469	)	$	(61,030	)
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 12 - Income Taxes (continued)
Income Tax Provision (continued)
The following table presents the breakdown between current and non-current (assets) liabilities:
	March 31,			March 31,
	2014			2013
Current asset	$	(10,013	)	$	(16,776	)
Current liability	5,682			5,395
Non-current asset	(40,926		)	(56,045		)
Non-current liability	5,788			6,396
Net deferred tax asset	$	(39,469	)	$	(61,030	)
The current portion of deferred tax liability is included in income taxes.
During the year ended March 31, 2014, the net deferred tax asset balance decreased by $5,494 for certain adjustments not included in the deferred tax expense (benefit), primarily for deferred tax assets related to pension accruals recorded in equity as part of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), reclassification of unrecognized tax benefits, currency translation adjustments and deconsolidation of a Brazilian subsidiary.
For the year ended March 31, 2014, the valuation allowance increased by $20,263 which is inclusive of $(3,489) related to adjustments in other comprehensive income and $33 related primarily to currency translation adjustments. The valuation allowance increased primarily due to U.S. federal, U.S state and non-U.S. tax losses. The valuation allowance is based on the Company's assessment that it is more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets, primarily foreign tax credits and net operating loss carryovers, will not be realized in the foreseeable future. Recent years' cumulative losses incurred in the United States as of March 31, 2014, combined with the effects of certain changes in the market, provide significant objective negative evidence in the evaluation of whether the U.S. entity will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the tax benefits of the deferred tax assets. This negative evidence carries greater weight than the more subjective positive evidence of favorable future projected income in the assessment of whether realization of the tax benefits of the deferred tax assets is more likely than not. Therefore, based on the weight of presently objectively verifiable positive and negative evidence, it is management's judgment that realization of the tax benefits of the deferred tax assets is less than more likely than not.
At March 31, 2014, the Company has U.S federal tax loss carryovers of $239,576, non-U.S. tax loss carryovers of $90,950, and U.S. state tax loss carryovers of $360,222. The U.S. federal tax loss carryovers will expire in 2030 and thereafter. Of the non-U.S. tax loss carryovers, $42,804 will expire within the next five years, $21,588 will expire in later years, and $26,558 can be carried forward indefinitely. Of the U.S. state tax loss carryovers, $64,026 will expire within the next five years and $296,195 will expire thereafter. At March 31, 2014, the Company has foreign tax credit carryovers in the United States of $48,811 that will substantially expire in 2016.
Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration of the loss carryovers. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets, net of applicable valuation allowances, will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable could be reduced or increased if estimates of future taxable income change during the carryover period.
No provision has been made for U.S. or foreign taxes that may result from future remittances of approximately $408,424 at March 31, 2014 and $396,971 at March 31, 2013 of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries because management expects that such earnings will be reinvested overseas indefinitely. Determination of the amount of any unrecognized deferred income tax liability on these unremitted earnings is not practicable.

Employee_Benefits

Employee Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Employee Benefits [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefits	'
	Employee Benefits
	Retirement Benefits
	The Company has multiple benefit plans at several locations. The Company has a defined benefit plan that provides retirement benefits for substantially all U.S. salaried personnel based on years of service rendered, age and compensation. The Company also maintains various other Excess Benefit and Supplemental Plans that provide additional benefits to (1) certain individuals whose compensation and the resulting benefits that would have actually been paid are limited by regulations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code and (2) certain individuals in key positions. In addition, a Supplemental Retirement Account Plan ("SRAP"), a defined contribution program, is maintained.
	The Company's policy is to contribute amounts to the plans sufficient to meet or exceed funding requirements of local governmental rules and regulations.
	Additional non-U.S. plans sponsored by certain subsidiaries cover substantially all of the full-time employees located in Germany, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 13 - Employee Benefits (continued)
	Retirement Benefits (continued)
	In fiscal 2014, the Company experienced a special termination benefit and curtailment loss of $1,261 during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 in connection with restructuring in its Turkey location, which has been recored in Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Recoveries).
	In fiscal 2012, Malawi enacted legislation that terminated the statutorily required defined benefit plan and replaced it with a defined contribution plan. This terminated defined benefit plan resulted in a curtailment gain of $4,989. The new statutorily required defined contribution plan was integrated with the Company's existing defined contribution plan resulting in an additional liability of $4,172 at June 30, 2011.
	A reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the plans at March 31, 2014 and 2013, the measurement dates, is as follows:
			U.S. Plans							Non-U.S. Plans
			March 31,							March 31,
			2014			2013				2014			2013
	Change in Benefit Obligation
		Benefit obligation, beginning	$	107,492		$	104,686			$	70,684		$	61,565
		Service cost	1,839			1,752				282			288
		Interest cost	3,956			4,289				2,820			3,046
		Actuarial (gains) losses	(5,090		)	5,319				(3,184		)	11,726
		Settlements/special termination benefits	(4,223		)	—				1,226			(376		)
		Effects of currency translation	—			—				2,754			(1,920		)
		Benefits paid	(5,163		)	(8,554		)		(7,735		)	(3,645		)
		Benefit obligation, ending	$	98,811		$	107,492			$	66,847		$	70,684
	Change in Plan Assets
		Fair value of plan assets, beginning	$	45,242		$	45,087			$	45,603		$	42,831
		Actual return on plan assets	4,121			3,299				3,433			4,234
		Employer contributions	4,620			5,410				8,193			3,963
		Plan settlements	(4,223		)	—				—			(420		)
		Effects of currency translation	—			—				2,639			(1,360		)
		Benefits paid	(5,163		)	(8,554		)		(7,735		)	(3,645		)
		Fair value of plan assets, ending	$	44,597		$	45,242			$	52,133		$	45,603
		Net amount recognized	$	(54,214	)	$	(62,250	)		$	(14,714	)	$	(25,081	)
			U.S. Plans							Non-U.S. Plans
			March 31,							March 31,
			2014			2013				2014			2013
	Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:
		Accrued current benefit liability recorded in Accrued Expenses     and Other Current Liabilities	$	(3,083	)	$	(3,057	)		$	(1,175	)	$	(2,517	)
		Accrued noncurrent benefit liability recorded in Pension,     Postretirement and Other Long-Term Liabilities	(51,131		)	(59,193		)		(13,539		)	(22,564		)
	Net amount recognized		$	(54,214	)	$	(62,250	)		$	(14,714	)	$	(25,081	)
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 13 - Employee Benefits (continued)
	Retirement Benefits (continued)
	The pension obligations for all defined benefit pension plans:
			U.S. Plans							Non-U.S. Plans
			March 31,							March 31,
			2014			2013				2014			2013
	Information for Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit
	Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets:
		Projected benefit obligation	$	98,811		$	107,492			$	66,847		$	70,684
		Accumulated benefit obligation	95,968			104,087				65,750			68,361
		Fair value of plan assets	44,597			45,242				52,133			45,603
	Net periodic pension costs included the following components:
		U.S. Plans										Non-U.S. Plans
		March 31,										March 31,
		2014			2013			2012				2014			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	1,839		$	1,752		$	1,807			$	282		$	288		$	362
	Interest cost	3,956			4,289			4,782				2,820			3,046			3,410
Expected return on plan assets	(3,078		)	(3,313		)	(3,663		)		(3,112		)	(2,945		)	(2,859		)
Amortization of actuarial losses	1,808			1,509			914				1,262			479			247
Amortization of prior service cost	195			204			88				5			16			16
Curtailment gain	—			—			—				70			(27		)	(4,989		)
Special termination benefits	—			—			—				1,226			45			956
Effects of settlement	1,049			—			—				—			—			—
Net periodic pension cost	$	5,769		$	4,441		$	3,928			$	2,553		$	902		$	(2,857	)
The amounts showing in accumulated other comprehensive income at March 31, 2014, March 31, 2013 and movements for the year were as follows:
		U.S. and Non-U.S.				U.S. and Non-U.S.				Total
		Pension				Post-retirement
Prior service credit (cost)		$	(2,191	)		$	3,136			$	945
Net actuarial losses		(55,033		)		(6,646		)		(61,679		)
Deferred taxes		11,708				(442		)		11,266
Balance at March 31, 2013		$	(45,516	)		$	(3,952	)		$	(49,468	)
Prior service credit (cost)		$	274			$	(1,672	)		$	(1,398	)
Net actuarial gains		12,941				1,770				14,711
Deferred taxes		(157		)		(149		)		(306		)
Total change for 2014		$	13,058			$	(51	)		$	13,007
Prior service credit (cost)		$	(1,917	)		$	1,464			$	(453	)
Net actuarial losses		(42,092		)		(4,876		)		(46,968		)
Deferred taxes		11,551				(591		)		10,960
Balance at March 31, 2014		$	(32,458	)		$	(4,003	)		$	(36,461	)
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 13 - Employee Benefits (continued)
Retirement Benefits (continued)
The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the expense for the pension, postretirement, other postemployment, and employee savings plans as follows:
	U.S. Plans				Non-U.S. Plans
	March 31,				March 31,
	2014	2013	2012		2014	2013	2012
Discount rate	3.86%	4.30%	5.20%		4.31%	5.22%	6.21%
Rate of increase in future compensation	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%		4.36%	4.45%	4.96%
Expected long-term rate of return on	7.25%	7.75%	8.00%		6.56%	6.93%	6.94%
plan assets
In order to project the long-term investment return for the total portfolio, estimates are prepared for the total return of each major asset class over the subsequent 10-year period, or longer. Those estimates are based on a combination of factors including the current market interest rates and valuation levels, consensus earnings expectations and historical long-term risk premiums. To determine the aggregate return for the pension trust, the projected return of each individual asset class is then weighted according to the allocation to that investment area in the trust’s long-term asset allocation policy.
A March 31 measurement date is used for the pension, postretirement, other postemployment and employee savings plans. The expected long-term rate of return on assets was determined based upon historical investment performance, current asset allocation, and estimates of future investment performance by asset class.
The following assumptions were used to determine the benefit obligations disclosed for the pension plans at March 31, 2014 and 2013:
	U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans
	March 31,			March 31,
	2014	2013		2014	2013
Discount rate	4.20%	3.86%		4.30%	4.31%
Rate of increase in future compensation	4.50%	4.00%		3.94%	4.36%
Net gain (loss) and prior service credits (costs) for the combined U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans expected to be amortized from accumulated comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2015 is $(1,632) and $(790), respectively.
Plan Assets
The Company’s asset allocations and the percentage of the fair value of plan assets at March 31, 2014 and 2013 by asset category are as follows:
	Target Allocations			U.S. Plans					Non-U.S. Plans
	March 31, 2014			March 31,					March 31,
(percentages)				2014		2013			2014		2013
Asset Category:
Cash and cash equivalents	—	%		4.1	%	2.3	%		1.2	%	2	%
Equity securities	37			35.8		35.9			62		61.1
Debt securities	24			22.5		22.2			30.8		31.1
Real estate and other investments	39			37.6		39.6			6		5.8
Total	100	%		100	%	100	%		100	%	100	%
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 13 - Employee Benefits (continued)
Plan Assets (continued)
The Company's investment objectives are to generate consistent total investment return to pay anticipated plan benefits, while minimizing long-term costs. Financial objectives underlying this policy include maintaining plan contributions at a reasonable level relative to benefits provided and assuring that unfunded obligations do not grow to a level that would adversely affect the Company's financial health. Manager performance is measured against investment objectives and objective benchmarks, including: Citibank 90 Day Treasury Bill, Barclays Intermediate Govt. Credit, Barclays Aggregate Index, Russell 1000 Value, Russell 1000 Growth, Russell 2500 Value, Russell 2500 Growth, and MSCI EAFE. The Portfolio Objective is to exceed the actuarial return on assets assumption. Management regularly reviews portfolio allocations and periodically rebalances the portfolio to the targeted allocations when considered appropriate. Equity securities do not include the Company's common stock. Our diversification and risk control processes serve to minimize the concentration of risk. There are no significant concentrations of risk, in terms of sector, industry, geography or companies.
The fair values for the pension plans by asset category are as follows:
U.S. Pension Plans	March 31, 2014
	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,819			$	1,265			$	554			$	—
U.S. equities / equity funds	8,227				8,227				—				—
International equities / equity funds	7,747				7,747				—				—
U.S. fixed income funds	8,393				8,393				—				—
International fixed income funds	1,643				1,643				—				—
Other investments:
Diversified funds	12,755				12,656				—				99
Real estate	4,020				—				—				4,020
Total	$	44,604			$	39,931			$	554			$	4,119
U.S. Pension Plans	March 31, 2013
	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,028			$	445			$	583			$	—
U.S. equities / equity funds	8,403				8,403				—				—
International equities / equity funds	7,827				7,827				—				—
U.S. fixed income funds	8,492				8,492				—				—
International fixed income funds	1,614				1,614				—				—
Other investments:
Diversified funds	13,100				12,935				—				165
Real estate	4,801				—				—				4,801
Total	$	45,265			$	39,716			$	583			$	4,966
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 13 - Employee Benefits (continued)
Plan Assets (continued)
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	March 31, 2014
	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	649			$	649			$	—			$	—
U.S. equities / equity funds	8,160				8,160				—				—
International equities / equity funds	14,297				4,598				9,699				—
Global equity funds	9,913				—				9,913				—
U.S. fixed income funds	2,725				2,725				—				—
International fixed income funds	7,491				—				7,491				—
Global fixed income funds	5,862				1,287				4,575				—
Other investments:
Diversified funds	1,991				1,991				—				—
Real estate equities	1,159				1,159				—				—
Total	$	52,247			$	20,569			$	31,678			$	—
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	March 31, 2013
	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	917			$	917			$	—			$	—
U.S. equities / equity funds	7,453				7,453				—				—
International equities / equity funds	12,074				3,943				8,131				—
Global equity funds	8,431				—				8,431				—
International fixed income funds	2,716				2,716				—				—
U.S. fixed income funds	6,590				—				6,590				—
Global fixed income funds	4,911				1,132				3,779				—
Other investments:
Diversified funds	1,782				1,782				—				—
Real estate equities	857				857				—				—
Total	$	45,731			$	18,800			$	26,931			$	—
The fair value hierarchy is described in Note 18 “Fair Value Measurements” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of pension plan assets that are measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of March 31, 2014 is as follows:
	U.S. Pension Plans												Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Diversified funds				Real				Total				Diversified				Total
					estate				Level 3				funds				Level 3
									Plan assets								Plan assets
Fair value, March 31, 2012	$	270			$	4,470			$	4,740			$	2,244			$	2,244
Total gains (unrealized/realized)	5				331				336				255				255
Purchases, sales and settlements net	(110		)		—				(110		)		(2,387		)		(2,387		)
Exchange rate changes	—				—				—				(112		)		(112		)
Fair value, March 31, 2013	165				4,801				4,966				—				—
Total gains (unrealized/realized)	12				419				431				—				—
Purchases, sales and settlements net	(78		)		(1,200		)		(1,278		)		—				—
Fair value, March 31, 2014	$	99			$	4,020			$	4,119			$	—			$	—
Plan assets are recognized and measured at fair value in accordance with the accounting standards regarding fair value measurements. The following are general descriptions of asset categories, as well as the valuation methodologies and inputs used to determine the fair value of each major category of plan assets.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 13 - Employee Benefits (continued)
Plan Assets (continued)
Cash and cash equivalents include short-term investment funds, primarily in diversified portfolios of investment grade money market instruments and are valued using quoted market prices or other valuation methods, and thus classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Equity securities are investments in common stock of domestic and international corporations in a variety of industry sectors, and are valued primarily using quoted market prices and generally classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
Fixed income securities include U.S. Treasuries and agencies, debt obligations of foreign governments and debt obligations in corporations of domestic and foreign issuers. The fair value of fixed income securities are based on observable prices for identical or comparable assets, adjusted using benchmark curves, sector grouping, matrix pricing, broker/dealer quotes and issuer spreads, and are generally classified within Level 1 or Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in equity and fixed income mutual funds are publicly traded and valued primarily using quoted market prices and generally classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Investments in commingled funds used in non-U.S. pension plans are not publicly traded, but the underlying assets held in these funds are traded in active markets and the prices for these assets are readily observable. Holdings in these commingled funds are generally classified as Level 2 investments.
Real estate investments include those in private limited partnerships that invest in various commercial and residential real estate projects both domestically and internationally as well as publicly traded REIT securities. The fair values of private real estate assets are typically determined by using income and/or cost approaches or comparable sales approach, taking into consideration discount and capitalization rates, financial conditions, local market conditions and the status of the capital markets, and thus are generally classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Publicly traded REIT securities are valued primarily using quoted market prices and are generally classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
Diversified investments include those in limited partnerships that invest in companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange and mutual funds with an absolute return strategy. Limited partnership investment strategies in non-publicly traded companies include leveraged buyouts, venture capital, distressed investments and investments in natural resources. These investments are valued using inputs such as trading multiples of comparable public securities, merger and acquisition activity and pricing data from the most recent equity financing taking into consideration illiquidity, and thus are classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Mutual fund investments with absolute return strategies are publicly traded and valued using quoted market prices and are generally classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
Cash Flows
Contributions
The Company expects to contribute $5,730 to its U.S. benefits plans and $3,899 to its non-U.S. benefit plans in fiscal 2015.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
	Pension Benefits								Other Benefits
	U.S. Plans				Non-U.S. Plans				U.S. Plans				Non-U.S. Plans
	March 31, 2014				March 31, 2014				March 31, 2014				March 31, 2014
2015	$	8,476			$	3,387			$	671			$	126
2016	7,531				2,939				660				124
2017	7,518				2,975				658				120
2018	7,444				3,046				642				113
2019	7,613				3,491				630				105
Years 2020-2024	38,621				17,247				2,930				361
The Company sponsors 401-k savings plans for most of its salaried employees located in the United States. The Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and the Pension Equity Plan were replaced by the SRAP during 2008. The Company also maintains defined contribution plans at various foreign locations. The Company’s contributions to the defined contribution plans were $4,435 in 2014, $5,056 in 2013 and $4,705 in 2012.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 13 - Employee Benefits (continued)
Postretirement Health and Life Insurance Benefits
The Company provides certain health and life insurance benefits to retired U.S. employees (and their eligible dependents) who meet specified age and service requirements. The plan excludes new employees after September 2005 and caps the Company’s annual cost commitment to postretirement benefits for retirees. The Company retains the right, subject to existing agreements, to modify or eliminate these postretirement health and life insurance benefits in the future.
The Company provides certain health and life insurance benefits to retired Brazilian directors and certain retirees located in Europe including their eligible dependents who meet specified requirements.
The following assumptions were used to determine non-U.S. Plan postretirement benefit obligations at March 31:
	2014		2013
Discount rate	11.13	%	9	%
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.88	%	7.88	%
Ultimate trend rate	7.88	%	7.88	%
A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would not have a significant effect on the amounts reported for health care plans.
For 2014 and 2013, the annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits is not applicable as the Company’s annual cost commitment to the benefits is capped and not adjusted for future medical inflation.
Additional retiree medical benefits are provided to certain U.S. individuals in accordance with their employment contracts. For 2014 the additional cost related to these contracts was $19.
Prior service credits of $1,212 and unrecognized net actuarial losses of $444 are expected to be amortized from accumulated comprehensive income into postretirement healthcare benefits net periodic benefit cost for the combined U.S. and non-U.S. postretirement benefits during fiscal 2015.
A reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the plans is as follows:
		U.S. Plans								Non-U.S. Plans
		March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013				March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013
Change in Benefit Obligation
	Benefit obligation, beginning	$	9,995			$	10,262			$	2,217			$	2,124
	Service cost	60				57				6				5
	Interest cost	375				434				173				175
	Effect of currency translation	—				—				(217		)		(188		)
	Actuarial losses	(804		)		372				(426		)		249
	Benefits paid	(899		)		(1,130		)		(117		)		(148		)
	Benefit obligation, ending	$	8,727			$	9,995			$	1,636			$	2,217
Change in Plan Assets
	Fair value of plan assets, beginning	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
	Employer contributions	899				1,130				117				148
	Benefits paid	(899		)		(1,130		)		(117		)		(148		)
	Fair value of plan assets, ending	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
	Net amount recognized	$	(8,727	)		$	(9,995	)		$	(1,636	)		$	(2,217	)
		U.S. Plans								Non-U.S. Plans
		March 31,								March 31,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets Consist of:
	Accrued current benefit liability recorded in    Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	$	(671	)		$	(750	)		$	(126	)		$	(136	)
	Accrued non-current benefit liability recorded in    Pension, Postretirement and Other Long-Term    Liabilities	(8,056		)		(9,245		)		(1,510		)		(2,081		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(8,727	)		$	(9,995	)		$	(1,636	)		$	(2,217	)
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 13 - Employee Benefits (continued)
Postretirement Health and Life Insurance Benefits (continued)
There are no plan assets for 2014 or 2013. Net periodic benefit costs included the following components:
	U.S. Plans										Non-U.S. Plans
	March 31,										March 31,
	2014			2013			2012				2014			2013			2012
Service cost	$	60		$	57		$	68			$	6		$	5		$	4
Interest cost	375			434			481				173			175			173
Prior service credit	(1,622		)	(1,622		)	(1,622		)		(16		)	(18		)	(21		)
Actuarial losses (gains)	474			460			407				15			6			(1		)
Net periodic benefit costs (income)	$	(713	)	$	(671	)	$	(666	)		$	178		$	168		$	155
The Company continues to evaluate ways to better manage these benefits and control their costs. Any changes in the plan or revisions to assumptions that affect the amount of expected future benefits may have a significant effect on the amount of the reported obligation and annual expense. The Company expects to contribute $797 to its combined U.S. and non-U.S. postretirement benefit plans in fiscal 2015.
Employees in operations located in certain other foreign operations are covered by various postretirement benefit arrangements. For these foreign plans, the cost of benefits charged to income was not material in 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	The Company purchases, processes, sells, and stores leaf tobacco. Tobacco is purchased in more than 35 countries and shipped to approximately 90 countries. The sales, logistics and billing functions of the Company are primarily concentrated in service centers outside of the producing areas to facilitate access to our major customers. Within certain quality and grade constraints, tobacco is fungible and, subject to these constraints, customers may choose to fulfill their needs from any of the areas where the Company purchases tobacco.
	Management evaluates performance using information included in management reports. Beginning April 1, 2012, management began evaluating its Value Added Services business as a separate operating segment from its five geographic operating segments of Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Value Added Services is comprised of the Company's crushed rolled expanded stem ("CRES"), cut rag, toasted burley and other specialty products and services. In reviewing these operations, the Company concluded that the economic characteristics of South America and Value Added Services were dissimilar from the other operating segments. Based on this fact, the Company is disclosing South America and Value Added Services separately and has aggregated the remaining four operating segments, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America into one reportable segment “Other Regions.” The Company concluded that these operating segments have similar long term financial performance and similar economic characteristics in each of the following areas:
	a.	the nature of the products and services;
	b.	the nature of the production processes;
	c.	the type or class of customer for their products and services;
	d.	the methods used to distribute their products or provide their services; and
	e.	the nature of the regulatory environment.
	Selling, logistics, billing, and administrative overhead, including depreciation, which originates primarily from the Company’s corporate and sales offices, are allocated to the segments based upon segment operating income. The Company reviews performance data from purchase through sale based on the source of the product and all intercompany transactions are allocated to the region that either purchases or processes the tobacco.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 14 - Segment Information (continued)
			Years Ended March 31,
		Analysis of Segment Operations	2014			2013		2012
	Sales and other operating revenues:
		South America	$	743,811		$	684,865	$	622,923
		Value Added Services	123,866			130,382		155,928
		Other Regions	1,487,279			1,428,569		1,371,916
		Total revenue	$	2,354,956		$	2,243,816	$	2,150,767
	Operating income:
		South America	$	60,539		$	69,565	$	47,630
		Value Added Services	11,457			15,157		20,666
		Other Regions	47,063			75,550		86,517
	Total operating income		119,059			160,272		154,813
		Debt retirement expense	57,449			1,195		—
		Interest expense	116,798			114,557		106,804
		Interest income	7,068			6,547		6,149
	Income before income taxes and other items		$	(48,120	)	$	51,067	$	54,158
			Years Ended March 31,
		Analysis of Segment Assets	2014			2013		2012
	Segment assets:
		South America	$	457,585		$	616,946	$	534,169
		Value Added Services	194,562			197,959		118,138
		Other Regions	1,123,140			1,096,674		1,297,538
		Total assets	$	1,775,287		$	1,911,579	$	1,949,845
	Trade and other receivables, net
		South America	$	26,752		$	35,627	$	57,223
		Value Added Services	12,263			15,129		20,408
		Other Regions	137,444			173,466		225,459
		Total trade and other receivables, net	$	176,459		$	224,222	$	303,090
	Goodwill:
		Value Added Services	$	1,202		$	1,202	$	1,202
		Other Regions	1,592			1,592		1,592
		Total Goodwill	$	2,794		$	2,794	$	2,794
	Equity in net assets of investee companies:
		South America	$	19,161		$	—	$	—
		Other Regions	30,699			23,986		23,346
		Total equity in net assets of investee companies	$	49,860		$	23,986	$	23,346
	Depreciation and amortization:
		South America	$	10,946		$	12,107	$	11,242
		Value Added Services	1,986			1,306		824
		Other Regions	19,495			20,398		21,077
		Total depreciation and amortization	$	32,427		$	33,811	$	33,143
	Capital expenditures:
		South America	$	2,789		$	5,038	$	15,655
		Value Added Services	415			4,048		4,030
		Other Regions	24,551			33,717		22,662
		Total capital expenditures	$	27,755		$	42,803	$	42,347
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 14 - Segment Information (continued)
Geographic information as to sales and other operating revenues is based on the destination of the product shipped. The Belgium destination represents a customer owned storage and distribution center from which the tobacco will be shipped on to manufacturing facilities.
		Years Ended March 31,
Sales by Destination		2014			2013		2012
Sales and Other Operating Revenues:
	United States	$	467,111		$	423,617	$	428,039
	China	401,480			308,935		207,086
	Germany	130,163			93,990		98,642
	Belgium	125,377			185,668		221,295
	Russia	125,093			147,283		92,201
	Indonesia	58,919			109,983		72,411
	Other	1,046,813			974,340		1,031,093
		$	2,354,956		$	2,243,816	$	2,150,767
Sales and Other Operating Revenues to Major Customers
Including their respective affiliates, accounting for more than 10% of total sales and other operating revenues were each of Philip Morris International Inc. and China Tobacco International Inc. for the year ended March 31, 2014; Philip Morris International, Inc., Japan Tobacco Inc., Imperial Tobacco Group PLC and China Tobacco International Inc. for the year ended March 31, 2013; and Philip Morris International, Inc., Japan Tobacco Inc. and Imperial Tobacco Group PLC for the year ended March 31, 2012.
		Years Ended March 31,
Property, Plant and Equipment by Location		2014			2013		2012
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:
	United States	$	53,517		$	45,213	$	37,658
	Brazil	92,142			99,492		104,882
	Malawi	27,227			28,683		27,918
	Tanzania	24,979			24,568		22,490
	Europe	19,711			20,370		18,910
	Turkey	18,310			25,666		26,362
	Asia	7,545			8,436		9,318
	Argentina	7,325			7,909		8,071
	Other	10,490			10,641		4,070
		$	261,246		$	270,978	$	259,679

Foreign_Currency_Translation

Foreign Currency Translation	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Foreign Currency Translation [Abstract]	'
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The financial statements of foreign entities included in the consolidated financial statements have been translated to U.S. dollars in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
	The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries, for which the local currency is the functional currency, are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at period end for assets and liabilities and average exchange rates during each reporting period for results of operations. Adjustments resulting from translation of financial statements are reflected as a separate component of other comprehensive income.
	The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries, for which the U.S. dollar is the functional currency and which have certain transactions denominated in a local currency, are remeasured into U.S. dollars. The remeasurement of local currencies into U.S. dollars creates remeasurement adjustments that are included in net income. Exchange losses in 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $12,286, $5,662 and $8,810, respectively, and are included in the respective statements of income in cost of sales and income taxes.

Contingencies_and_Other_Inform

Contingencies and Other Information	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies and Other Information	'
	Contingencies and Other Information
	Non-Income Tax
	The government in the Brazilian State of Parana (“Parana”) issued a tax assessment on October 26, 2007 with respect to local intrastate trade tax credits that result primarily from tobacco transferred between states within Brazil. The assessment for intrastate trade tax credits taken is $5,821 and the total assessment including penalties and interest at March 31, 2014 is $15,468. The Company believes it has properly complied with Brazilian law and will contest any assessment through the judicial process. Should the Company lose in the judicial process, the loss of the intrastate trade tax credits would have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.
	The Company also has local intrastate trade tax credits in the Brazil State of Rio Grande do Sul and the State of Santa Catarina. These jurisdictions permit the sale or transfer of excess credits to third parties, however approval must be obtained from the tax authorities. The Company has agreements with the state governments regarding the amounts and timing of credits that can be sold. The tax credits have a carrying value of $11,894. The intrastate trade tax credits are monitored for impairment in future periods based on market conditions and the Company’s ability to use or sell the tax credits.
	In 1969, the Brazilian government created a tax credit program that allowed companies to earn IPI tax credits (“IPI credits”) based on the value of their exports. The government began to phase out this program in 1979, which resulted in numerous lawsuits between taxpayers and the Brazilian government. The Company has a long legal history with respect to credits it earned while the IPI credit program was in effect. In 2001, the Company won a claim related to certain IPI credits it earned between 1983 and 1990. The Brazilian government appealed this decision and numerous rulings and appeals were rendered on behalf of both the government and the Company from 2001 through 2013. Because of this favorable ruling, the Company began to use these earned IPI credits to offset federal taxes in 2004 and 2005, until it received a Judicial Order to suspend the IPI offsetting in 2005. The value of the federal taxes offset in 2004 and 2005 was $24,142 and the Company established a reserve on these credits at the time of offsetting as they were not yet realizable due to the legal uncertainty that existed. Specifically, the Company extinguished other federal tax liabilities using IPI credits and recorded a liability in Pension, Postretirement and Other Long-Term Liabilities to reflect that the credits were not realizable at that time due to the prevalent legal uncertainty. On March 7, 2013, the Brazilian Supreme Court rendered a final decision in favor of the Company that recognized the validity of the IPI credits and secured the Company's right to benefit from the IPI credits earned from March 1983 to October 1990. This final decision expressly stated the Company has the right to the IPI credits. The Company estimates the total amount of the IPI credits to be approximately $94,316 at March 31, 2013. Since the March 2013 ruling definitively (without the government's ability to appeal) granted the Company the ownership of the IPI credits generated between 1983 and 1990 the Company believes the amount of IPI credits that were used to offset other federal taxes in 2004 and 2005 are realizable beyond a reasonable doubt. Accordingly, and at March 31, 2013, the Company recorded the $24,142 IPI credits it realized in the Statements of Consolidated Operations in Other Income. No further benefit has been recognized pending the outcome of the judicial procedure to ascertain the final amount as those amounts have not yet been realized.
	Other
	Mindo, S.r.l., the purchaser in 2004 of the Company's Italian subsidiary Dimon Italia, S.r.l., asserted claims against a subsidiary of the Company arising out of that sale transaction in an action filed before the Court of Rome on April 12, 2007. The claim involved a guaranty letter issued by a consolidated subsidiary of the Company in connection with the sale transaction. On November 11, 2013, the court issued its judgment in favor of the Company’s subsidiary, rejecting the claims asserted by Mindo, S.r.l., and awarding the Company’s subsidiary legal costs of €48. The period for appeal of the court’s judgment is pending, and it is uncertain whether Mindo S.r.l. will pursue an appeal.
	A complaint filed on January 3, 2014 in New Castle County, Delaware state court, captioned Biglia, et al. v. Alliance One International, Inc., et al., named the Company as one of several defendants but has not been served on the Company. Such complaint named as plaintiffs 67 individuals claiming to be tobacco farmers and their family members, all residing in Misiones Province, Argentina. The complaint sought compensatory and punitive damages from the Company and other multinational defendants, under U.S. and Argentine law, for alleged injuries, including birth defects, purportedly caused by exposure to agricultural chemicals in connection with the production and cultivation of tobacco. In February 2014, the Company was dismissed from such action without prejudice and without any cost to the Company.
	In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company records all known asset retirement obligations (“ARO”) for which the liability can be reasonably estimated. Currently, it has identified an ARO associated with one of its facilities that requires it to restore the land to its initial condition upon vacating the facility. The Company has not recognized a liability under generally accepted accounting principles for this ARO because the fair value of restoring the land at this site cannot be reasonably estimated since the settlement date is unknown at this time. The settlement date is unknown because the land restoration is not required until title is returned to the government, and the Company has no current or future plans to return the title. The Company will recognize a liability in the period in which sufficient information is available to reasonably estimate its fair value.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)

Sale_of_Receivables

Sale of Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Abstract]	'
Sale of Receivables	'
	Sale of Receivables
	The Company sells trade receivables to unaffiliated financial institutions under three accounts receivable securitization programs. Under the first program, the Company continuously sells a designated pool of trade receivables to a special purpose entity, which in turn sells 100% of the receivables to an unaffiliated financial institution. This program allows the Company to receive a cash payment and a deferred purchase price receivable for sold receivables. Following the sale and transfer of the receivables to the special purpose entity, the receivables are isolated from the Company and its affiliates, and upon the sale and transfer of the receivables from the special purpose entity to the unaffiliated financial institutions effective control of the receivables is passed to the unaffiliated financial institution, which has all rights, including the right to pledge or sell the receivables. The investment limit of this facility was increased from $125,000 to $250,000 in March 2012. The cost for increasing this facility was $1,545 and included in Other Income in the Statements of Consolidated Operations in fiscal 2012. The Company incurred program costs of $1,675 and $2,100 during the years ending March 31, 2014 and 2013 which were included in Other Income in the Statements of Consolidated Operations. The program requires a minimum level of deferred purchase price to be retained by the Company in connection with the sales. The Company continues to service, administer and collect the receivables on behalf of the special purpose entity and receives a servicing fee of 0.5% of serviced receivables per annum. As the Company estimates the fee it receives in return for its obligation to service these receivables is at fair value, no servicing assets or liabilities are recognized. Servicing fees recognized were not material and are recorded as a reduction of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses within the Statements of Consolidated Operations.
	The agreements for the second and third securitization programs were executed on September 28, 2011, as amended November 30, 2013; and March 28, 2013, as amended March 25, 2014, between the Company and unaffiliated financial institutions. These programs also allow the Company to receive a cash payment and a deferred purchase price receivable for sold receivables. These are uncommitted programs, whereby the Company offers receivables for sale to the respective unaffiliated financial institution, which are then subject to acceptance by the unaffiliated financial institution. Following the sale and transfer of the receivables to the unaffiliated financial institution, the receivables are isolated from the Company and its affiliates, and effective control of the receivables is passed to the unaffiliated financial institution, which has all rights, including the right to pledge or sell the receivables. The Company receives no servicing fee from the unaffiliated financial institution and as a result, has established a servicing liability based upon unobservable inputs, primarily discounted cash flow. For the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the expense for the servicing liability was $184 and $221 which is included in Other Income in the Statements of Consolidated Operations. The liability is recorded in Accrued Expenses and other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As receivables sold under these facilities were settled in fiscal 2014 and 2013, the servicing liability was reduced by $281 and $55 and is included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses in the Statements of Consolidated Operations. The investment limits under the September 28, 2011 and March 28, 2013 agreements are $35,000 and $100,000 respectively. The cost for entering the March 28, 2013 program was $1,220 and is included in Other Income in the Statements of Consolidated Operations in fiscal 2013.
	Under the programs, all of the receivables sold for cash are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the net cash proceeds received by the Company are included as cash provided by operating activities in the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows. A portion of the purchase price for the receivables is paid by the unaffiliated financial institutions in cash and the balance is a deferred purchase price receivable, which is paid as payments on the receivables are collected from account debtors. The deferred purchase price receivable represents a continuing involvement and a beneficial interest in the transferred financial assets and is recognized at fair value as part of the sale transaction. The deferred purchase price receivables are included in Trade and Other Receivables, Net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are valued using unobservable inputs (i.e., level three inputs), primarily discounted cash flow. As servicer of these facilities, the Company may receive funds that are due to the unaffiliated financial institutions which are net settled on the next settlement date. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, Trade and Other Receivables, Net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets has been reduced by $16,575 and $12,316 as a result of the net settlement. See Note 18 "Fair Value Measurements" to the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further information.
	The difference between the carrying amount of the receivables sold under these programs and the sum of the cash and fair value of the other assets received at the time of transfer is recognized as a loss on sale of the related receivables and recorded in Other Income in the Statements of Consolidated Operations.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 17 – Sale of Receivables (continued)
	The following table summarizes the Company’s accounts receivable securitization information as of March 31:
		2014		2013
	Receivables outstanding in facility as of March 31:	$	204,364	$	156,633
	Beneficial interest as of March 31	$	35,559	$	31,992
	Servicing Liability as of March 31	$	69	$	166
	Cash proceeds for the twelve months ended March 31:
	Cash purchase price	$	801,480	$	643,399
	Deferred purchase price	268,650		287,027
	Service fees	572		644
	Total	$	1,070,702	$	931,070

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A three-level valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs is utilized. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's market assumptions. Preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
	•	Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
	•	Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
	•	Level 3 - Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
	The Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value include derivative instruments, securitized beneficial interests and guarantees. The application of the fair value guidance to our non-financial assets and liabilities primarily includes assessments of investments in subsidiaries, goodwill and other intangible assets and long-lived assets for potential impairment.
	Following are descriptions of the valuation methodologies the Company uses to measure different assets or liabilities at fair value.
	Debt
	The fair value of debt is measured for purpose of disclosure. Debt is shown at historical value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. When possible, to measure the fair value of its debt the Company uses quoted market prices of its own debt with approximately the same remaining maturities. When this is not possible, the fair value of debt is calculated using discounted cash flow models with interest rates based upon market based expectations, the Company's credit risk and the contractual terms of the debt instrument. The Company has portions of its debt with maturities of one year or less for which book value is a reasonable approximation of the fair value of this debt. The fair value of debt is considered to fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as significant value drivers such as interest rates are readily observable. The carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company's Long-Term Debt are shown in the table below.
		March 31,
		2014			2013
	Carrying value	$	904,919		$	837,219
	Estimated fair value	919,435			877,869
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)
	Derivative financial instruments
	The Company's derivatives consist of foreign currency contracts. The fair value of the derivatives are determined using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected future cash flows of each derivative. This analysis utilizes observable market data including forward yield curves and implied volatilities to determine the market's expectation of the future cash flows of the variable component. The fixed and variable components of the derivative are then discounted using calculated discount factors developed based on the LIBOR swap rate and are netted to arrive at a single valuation for the period.  The Company also incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty's nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements.  As of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 the inputs used to value the Company's derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives could utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. Should the use of such credit valuation adjustment estimates result in a significant impact on the overall valuation, this would require reclassification to Level 3.
	Securitized beneficial interests
	The fair value of securitized beneficial interests is based upon a valuation model that calculates the present value of future expected cash flows using key assumptions for payment speeds and discount rates. The assumptions for payment speed are based on the Company's historical experience. The discount rates are based upon market trends and anticipated performance relative to the particular assets securitized which have been assumed to be commercial paper rate plus a margin or LIBOR plus a margin. Due to the use of the Company's own assumptions which are not observable, and the uniqueness of these transactions, securitized beneficial interests fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Since the discount rate and the payment speed are components of the same equation, a change in either by 10% or 20% would change the value of the recorded beneficial interest at March 31, 2014 by $148 and $297, respectively.
	Guarantees
	The Company guarantees funds issued to tobacco suppliers by third party lending institutions and also guarantees funds borrowed by a deconsolidated subsidiary. The fair value of guarantees is based upon either the premium the Company would require to issue the same inputs or historical loss rates and as such these guarantees fall into Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Tobacco Supplier Guarantees - The Company provides guarantees to third parties for indebtedness of certain tobacco suppliers to finance their crops. The fair value of these guarantees is the greater of using a discounted cash flow based on rates with and without the guarantees or applying historical loss rates generated from guaranteed and non-guaranteed tobacco supplier loans. Should the loss rates change 10% or 20%, the fair value of the guarantee at March 31, 2014 would change by $537 or $1,074, respectively.
	Deconsolidated subsidiary guarantees - The fair value of these guarantees is determined using a discounted cash flow model based on the differential between interest rates available with and without the guarantees. The fair value of these guarantees is most closely tied to the theoretical interest rate differential. Should interest rates used in the model change by 10% or 20%, the fair value of the guarantee, at March 31, 2014 would change by $385 or $763, respectively.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)
	Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		31-Mar-14								31-Mar-13
		Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets /		Level 2		Level 3		Total Assets /
								Liabilities,						Liabilities,
								at Fair Value						at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	3,145	$	—	$	3,145
	Securitized beneficial interests	—			35,559			35,559		—		31,992		31,992
	Total Assets	$	—		$	35,559		$	35,559	$	3,145	$	31,992	$	35,137
	Liabilities
	Guarantees	$	—		$	7,344		$	7,344	$	—	$	6,367	$	6,367
	Derivative financial instruments	169			—			169		644		—		644
	Total liabilities	$	169		$	7,344		$	7,513	$	644	$	6,367	$	7,011
	Reconciliation of Change in Recurring Level 3 Balances
	The following tables present the changes in Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis.
		Securitized Beneficial Interests			Guarantees
	Beginning Balance March 31, 2012	$	25,864		$	5,265
	Issuance of guarantees/sales of receivables	286,265			11,116
	Settlements	(275,397		)	(10,014		)
	Changes in anticipated loss rate	—			—
	Losses recognized in earnings	(4,740		)	—
	Ending Balance March 31, 2013	31,992			6,367
	Issuance of guarantees/sales of receivables	287,432			11,013
	Settlements	(278,990		)	(9,740		)
	Changes in anticipated loss rate	—			—
	Losses recognized in earnings	(4,875		)	(296		)
	Ending Balance at March 31, 2014	$	35,559		$	7,344
	The amount of total losses included in earnings for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets still held at the respective dates was $1,572 and $1,538 on securitized beneficial interests.
	Gains and losses included in earnings are reported in Other Income.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(in thousands)
Note 18 - Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Information About Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
The following table summarizes significant unobservable inputs and the valuation techniques thereof for the periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Fair Value at 3/31/2014			Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
Securitized Beneficial Interests					Discount Rate	2.74% to 3.86%
	$	35,559		Discounted Cash Flow	Payment Speed	62.1 to 105.1 days
Tobacco Supplier Guarantees	1,211			Historical Loss	Historical Loss	6.0% to 8.0%
	4,157			Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	10.0% to 46.0%
Deconsolidated Subsidiary Guarantees	1,976			Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	12	%
	Fair Value at 3/31/2013			Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
Securitized Beneficial Interests	$	31,992		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	2.32% to 3.48%
					Payment Speed	80 to 138 days
Tobacco Supplier Guarantees	5,119			Historical Loss	Historical Loss	8% to 9.1%
Deconsolidated Subsidiary Guarantees	1,248			Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	12	%

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	The Company’s operating subsidiaries engage in transactions with related parties in the normal course of business. The following is a summary of balances and transactions with related parties of the Company:
		March 31, 2014	March 31, 2013
	Balances:
	Accounts receivable	$44,869	$55,696
	Accounts payable	$63,384	$26,084
		Year Ended March 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Transactions:
	Purchases	$258,169	$240,635	$210,113
	The Company’s operating subsidiaries have entered into transactions with affiliates of the Company for the purpose of procuring inventory.
	The Company’s balances due to and from related parties are primarily with its deconsolidated Zimbabwe subsidiary. The remaining related party balances and transactions relate to the Company’s equity basis investments in companies located in Asia, South America and Europe which grow, purchase, process and sell tobacco.

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	Summarized quarterly financial information is as follows:
			First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Fiscal Year
	Year Ended March 31, 2014
	Sales and other operating revenue		$	383,887		$	700,680		$	654,550		$	615,839		$	2,354,956
	Gross profit		28,494			83,970			83,841			43,722			240,027
	Debt retirement expense		17			55,582			64			1,786			57,449
	Other income (expense)		1,244			(499		)	(1,627		)	19,112			18,230
	Net income (loss)		(36,733		)	(46,086		)	13,017			(17,200		)	(87,002		)
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to		129			(104		)	(270		)	(98		)	(343		)
	noncontrolling interest
	Net income (loss) attributable to		(36,862		)	(45,982		)	13,287			(17,102		)	(86,659		)
	Alliance One International, Inc.
	Per Share of Common Stock:
	Basic earnings (loss) attributable to		(0.42		)	(0.53		)	0.15			(0.19		)	(0.99		)
	Alliance One International, Inc. (1)
	Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to		(0.42		)	(0.53		)	0.14			(0.19		)	(0.99		)
	Alliance One International, Inc. (1)
	Market Price	- High	3.99			4.23			3.25			3.1			4.23
		- Low	3.41			2.79			2.81			2.41			2.41
	Year Ended March 31, 2013
	Sales and other operating revenue		$	357,770		$	576,411		$	699,111		$	610,524		$	2,243,816
	Gross profit		41,563			86,963			83,129			73,591			285,246
	Other income (expense)		(190		)	(1,157		)	(297		)	22,365			20,721
	Net income (loss)		(30,272		)	18,313			21,272			15,399			24,712
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to		471			(55		)	(48		)	331			699
	noncontrolling interest
	Net income (loss) attributable to		(30,743		)	18,368			21,320			15,068			24,013
	Alliance One International, Inc.
	Per Share of Common Stock:
	Basic earnings (loss) attributable to		(0.35		)	0.21			0.24			0.17			0.27
	Alliance One International, Inc. (1)
	Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to		(0.35		)	0.18			0.2			0.15			0.25
	Alliance One International, Inc. (1)
	Market Price	- High	3.9			3.66			3.71			4.07			4.07
		- Low	2.64			2.75			2.96			3.36			2.64
	(1)    Does not add due to quarterly change in average shares outstanding
	Second Quarter 2014 - Debt retirement expense of $55,582 related to redemption of the Company's $635,000 10% Senior Notes due 2016 and purchase of $60,000 of the Company's existing $115,000 5 1/2% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014.
	Fourth Quarter 2014 - Other income of $20,369 related to gain on sale of 51% of a Brazilian subsidiary to complete the formation of a new joint venture.
	Fourth Quarter 2013 - Other income of $24,142 related to Brazilian excise taxes based on a March 7, 2013 court ruling.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	SCHEDULE II‑VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	ALLIANCE ONE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	COL. A	COL. B	COL. C		COL. D	COL. E
			ADDITIONS
			-1	-2
	DESCRIPTION	Balance at	Charged to	Charged to	Deductions	Balance at
		Beginning	Costs and	Other Accounts		End of
	(in thousands)	of Period	Expenses			Period
	Year ended March 31, 2012
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$3,732	$221	$—	$75 (A)	$3,878
	Valuation allowance on	$138,787	$1,617	$4,929 (B)	$1,988 (A) (C)	$143,345
	deferred tax assets
	Year ended March 31, 2013
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$3,878	($163)	$—	$345 (A)	$3,370
	Valuation allowance on	$143,345	$26,598	$1,959 (B)	$3,413 (A) (C)	$168,489
	deferred tax assets
	Year ended March 31, 2014
	Deducted from asset accounts:
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$3,370	$551	$—	$503 (A)	$3,418
	Valuation allowance on	$168,489	$23,719	$(3,489) (B)	$(33) (A)	$188,752
	deferred tax assets
	(A) Currency translation and direct write off.
	(B) Accumulated other comprehensive loss
	(C) Liquidation of subsidiaries

Subsequent_Event_Notes

Subsequent Event (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Event	'
	Subsequent Event
	On May 30, 2014, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment"), which amended the credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) governing the Company’s senior secured credit facility. The First Amendment modified the definition of Consolidated EBIT to permit add backs in connection with dispositions of, and investments in, certain subsidiaries and permitted joint ventures and certain other accounting adjustments, modified the Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio to 1.85 to 1.00 for the period ending March 31, 2014 and 1.70 to 1.00 for the periods ending June 30, 2014, September 30, 2014, December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, modified the Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio to 7.25 to 1.00 for the period ending June 30, 2014 and 7.50 to 1.00 for the period ending September 30, 2014 and increased the basket to $200,000 for permitted Guaranty Obligations that can be incurred by the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to indebtedness of China Brasil Tabacos Exportadora Ltda. (which is the joint venture entity with China Tobacco in Brazil) while striking the requirement that such Guaranty Obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries may not exceed the percentage of the Company’s direct or indirect ownership of China Brasil Tabacos Exportadora Ltda. in relation to all Guaranty Obligations with respect to Indebtedness of China Brasil Tabacos Exportadora Ltda. See Note 8 “Long-Term Debt-Senior Secured Credit Facility-Financial Covenants” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements after elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. The Company uses the cost or equity method of accounting for its investments in affiliates that are owned 50% or less and are not variable interest entities where the Company is the primary beneficiary.
	On March 26, 2014, the Company sold 51% of a Brazilian subsidiary to China Tobacco and reported its remaining 49% interest in the subsidiary under the equity method of accounting at March 31, 2014. As a result, the March 31, 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet does not include the assets and liabilities of this subsidiary which were included in the March 31, 2013 statement. For the year ending March 31, 2014, the Consolidated Statement of Operations includes the results of operations for this subsidiary up to, and including, March 26, 2014. After March 26, 2014, results of operations for this subsidiary are reported in accordance with equity method accounting. See Note 10 “Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
	The Company accounts for its investment in the Zimbabwe operations on the cost method and has been reporting it in Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates in the Consolidated Balance Sheets since March 31, 2006. During fiscal year 2007, the Company wrote its investment in the Zimbabwe operations down to zero, however the Company continues to make advances and guarantees seasonal lines of credit on behalf of this entity. See Note 19 “Related Party Transactions” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates	'
	Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
	The Company’s equity method investments and its cost method investments, including its Zimbabwe operations, are non-marketable securities. The Company reviews such investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an investment may not be recovered. For example, the Company would test such an investment for impairment if the investee were to lose a significant customer, suffer a large reduction in sales margins, experience a major change in its business environment, or undergo any other significant change in its normal business. In assessing the recoverability of equity or cost method investments, the Company uses discounted cash flow models. If the fair value of an equity investee is determined to be lower than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized. The preparation of discounted future cash flow analysis requires significant management judgment with respect to future operating earnings growth rates and the selection of an appropriate discount rate. The use of different assumptions could increase or decrease estimated future operating cash flows, and the discounted value of those cash flows, and therefore could increase or decrease any impairment charge.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. They also affect the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and changes in these estimates are recorded when known. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, pension and postretirement health care benefits, inventory market values, allowances for doubtful accounts and advances, bank loan guarantees to suppliers and unconsolidated subsidiaries, useful lives for depreciation and amortization, future cash flows associated with impairment testing for long-lived assets, deferred tax assets and uncertain income tax positions, intrastate tax credits in Brazil and fair value determinations of financial assets and liabilities including derivatives, securitized beneficial interests and counterparty risk. Changes in market and economic conditions, local tax laws, and other related factors are considered each reporting period, and adjustments to the accounts are made based on the Company’s best judgment.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of tobacco when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price to the customer is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured and title and risk of ownership is passed to the customer, which is upon shipment or delivery. The Company requires that all customer-specific acceptance provisions be met at the time title and risk of ownership passes to the customer. Furthermore, the Company’s sales history indicates customer returns and rejections are not significant.
	The Company also processes tobacco owned by its customers and revenue is recognized based on contractual terms as the service is provided. The revenue and cost associated with processing is recorded gross in the Statements of Consolidated Operations. The Company’s history indicates customer requirements for processed tobacco are met upon completion of processing. In addition, advances from customers are deferred and recognized as revenue upon shipment or delivery.
Taxes Collected from Customers	'
	Taxes Collected from Customers
	Certain subsidiaries are subject to value added taxes on local sales.
Shipping and Handling	'
	Shipping and Handling
	Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of goods and services sold in the statement of operations.
Other Income (Expense)	'
	Other Income
	Other Income consists primarily of gains on sales of property, plant and equipment and assets held for sale. This caption also includes expenses related to the Company’s sale of receivables. See Note 17 “Sale of Receivables” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
	During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company completed the formation of a new joint venture company in Brazil with the sale of 51% of a formerly wholly owned Brazilian subsidiary. The transaction consisted of receiving $8,761 of cash in exchange for the sale of 51% of the shares of the subsidiary. The Company accounted for the transaction as a deconsolidation of a subsidiary, which required the Company’s retained noncontrolling interest to be recorded at fair value, which equaled $19,161. The carrying amount of the former subsidiary’s assets and liabilities equaled $7,553, which resulted in a gain of $20,369 that was recorded in Other Income in the Statements of Consolidated Operations. During fiscal 2013, the Company recognized a non-cash benefit of $24,142 for a Brazilian excise tax the Company used to offset Brazilian federal taxes payable in 2004 and 2005. The benefit recorded is based on a Brazilian court ruling on March 7, 2013. See Note 16 “Contingencies” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information. During fiscal 2012, the Company exchanged real property with a third party in Brazil. The transaction consisted of the Company exchanging real property located in Vera Cruz, Brazil and $9,403 of cash for real property located in Venancio Aires, Brazil. The Company accounted for the transaction as a nonmonetary exchange involving monetary consideration. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the transaction was recorded and measured at fair value as the transaction had commercial substance, the fair values of the assets exchanged were determinable within reasonable limits, and the Company’s real property was not held for sale in the ordinary course of business or for property to be sold in the same line of business to facilitate sales to customers other than the parties to the exchange. The cost of the real property received in the exchange was measured using the fair value of the assets given which equaled $26,845 including the cash. The Company’s basis in its assets given was $13,178 and a gain of $13,667 was recorded in Other Income in the Statements of Consolidated Operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash equivalents are defined as temporary investments of cash with original maturities of less than 90 days. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, cash and cash equivalents included $280 and $271 of customer funding that was restricted for social responsibility programs maintained by the Company. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, $444 and $511 of cash held on deposit as a compensating balance for short-term borrowings was included in Other Current Assets.
	During fiscal 2012, the Company entered into certain foreign seasonal borrowings with maturities greater than one year that required restricted cash deposits be maintained during the terms of the borrowings. Additional cash accounts, and the activity therein, were restricted, as to use and access, per certain of the foreign seasonal borrowing agreements.
Trade and Other Receivable	'
	Trade and Other Receivables
	Trade and other receivables consist of $165,759 of trade receivables and $10,700 of other receivables at March 31, 2014. The balances at March 31, 2013 were $217,583 and $6,639 for trade receivables and other receivables, respectively.
	Trade receivables are amounts owed to the Company from its customers. Trade receivables are recorded at invoiced amounts and primarily have net 30 day terms. The Company extends credit to its customers based on an evaluation of a company’s financial condition and collateral is generally not required.
	The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable. The allowance is based on the Company’s assessment of known delinquent accounts, other currently available evidence of collectibility and the aging of accounts receivable. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts was $3,161 and $3,164 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The provision for doubtful accounts was $551, $(163) and $221 for the years ending March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively and is reported in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses in the Statements of Consolidated Operations.
	Other receivables consist primarily of value added tax ("VAT") receivables of $7,894 and $2,792 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Other Deferred Charges	'
	Other Deferred Charges
	Other deferred charges are primarily deferred financing costs that are amortized over the life of long-term debt.
Sale of Accounts Receivable	'
	Sale of Accounts Receivable
	The Company is engaged in three revolving trade accounts receivable securitization arrangements to sell receivables. The Company records the transaction as a sale of receivables, removes such receivables from its financial statements and records a receivable for the beneficial interest in such receivables. The losses on the sale of receivables are recognized in Other Income. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, accounts receivable sold and outstanding were $204,364 and $156,633. See Note 17 “Sale of Receivables” and Note 18 “Fair Value Measurements” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Costs in inventory include processed tobacco inventory, unprocessed tobacco inventory and other inventory. Costs of unprocessed tobacco inventories are determined by the average cost method, which include the cost of green tobacco. Costs of processed tobacco inventories are determined by the average cost method, which include both the cost of unprocessed tobacco, as well as direct and indirect costs that are related to the processing of the product. Costs of other non-tobacco inventory are determined by the first-in, first-out method, which include costs of packing materials, non-tobacco agricultural products and agricultural supplies including seed, fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides.
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market (“LCM”). The Company evaluates its inventories for LCM adjustments by country and type of inventory. Therefore, processed tobacco and unprocessed tobacco are evaluated separately for LCM purposes. The Company compares the cost of its processed tobacco to market values based on recent sales of similar grades when evaluating those balances for LCM adjustments. The Company also considers whether its processed tobacco is committed to a customer, whereby the expected sales price would be utilized in determining the market value for committed tobacco. The Company also reviews data on market conditions in performing its LCM evaluation for unprocessed tobacco.
	See Note 2 “Inventories” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
Advances to Tobacco Suppliers	'
	dvances to Tobacco Suppliers
	The Company purchases seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and other products related to growing tobacco and advances them to suppliers, which represents prepaid inventory and is recorded as advances to tobacco suppliers. The advances of current crop inputs generally include the original cost of the inputs plus a mark-up and interest as it is earned. Where contractually permitted, the Company charges interest to the suppliers during the period the current crop advance is outstanding. The Company generally advances the inputs at a price that is greater than its cost, which results in a mark-up on the inputs. The suppliers then utilize these inputs to grow tobacco, which the Company is contractually obligated to purchase. Upon delivery of tobacco, part of the purchase price to the supplier is paid in cash and part through a reduction of the advance balance. The advances applied to the delivery are reclassified out of advances and into unprocessed inventory. Advances to tobacco suppliers are accounted for utilizing a cost accumulation methodology.
	The Company has current and noncurrent advances to tobacco suppliers. The current advances represent the cost of the seeds, fertilizer and other materials that are advanced for the current crop of inventory. The noncurrent advances generally represent the cost of advances to suppliers for infrastructure, such as curing barns, which is also recovered through the delivery of tobacco to the Company by the suppliers. As a result of various factors in a given crop year (weather, etc.) not all suppliers are able to settle the entire amount of advances that are due that year. In these situations, the Company may allow the suppliers to deliver tobacco over future crop years to recover its advances. The advance balances that are deferred over future crop years are also classified as noncurrent.
	Advances to tobacco suppliers are carried at cost and evaluated for recoverability. The realizability evaluation process is similar to that of the LCM evaluation process for inventories. The Company evaluates its advances for recoverability by crop and country. The Company reclasses the advance to inventory at the time suppliers deliver tobacco. The purchase price for the tobacco delivered by the suppliers is based on market prices. Two primary factors determine the market value of the tobacco suppliers deliver: the quantity of tobacco delivered and the quality of the tobacco delivered. Therefore, the Company ensures its advances are appropriately stated at the lower of cost or estimated recoverable amounts.
	Upon delivery of tobacco, part of the purchase price to the supplier is paid in cash and part through a reduction of the advance balance. If a sufficient value of tobacco is not delivered to allow the reduction of the entire advance balance, then the Company first determines how much of the deficiency for the current crop is recoverable through future crops. This determination is made by analyzing the suppliers’ ability-to-deliver a sufficient supply of tobacco. This analysis includes historical quantity and quality of production with monitoring of crop information provided by field service technicians related to flood, drought and disease. The remaining recoverable advance balance would then be classified as noncurrent. Any increase in the estimate of unrecoverable advances associated with the noncurrent portion is charged to cost of goods and services sold in the income statement when determined. Amounts not expected to be recovered through current or future crops are then evaluated to determine whether the yield is considered to be normal or abnormal. If the yield adjustment is normal, then the Company capitalizes the applicable variance in the current crop of inventory. If the yield adjustment is considered abnormal, then the Company immediately charges the applicable variance to cost of goods and services sold in the income statement. A normal yield adjustment is based on the range of unrecoverability for the previous three years by country.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Advances to Tobacco Suppliers (continued)
	The Company accounts for its advances to tobacco suppliers using a cost accumulation model, which results in the reporting of its advances at the lower of cost or recoverable amounts exclusive of the mark-up and interest. The mark-up and interest on its advances are recognized upon delivery of tobacco as a decrease in the cost of the current crop. The mark-up and interest capitalized or to be capitalized into inventory for the current crop was $18,180 and $14,464 as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Unrecoverable advances and other costs capitalized or to be capitalized into the current crop was $15,314 and $13,347 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The following table reflects the classification of advances to tobacco suppliers:
Guarantees	'
	Guarantees
	The Company and certain of its foreign subsidiaries guarantee bank loans to suppliers to finance their crops. Under longer-term arrangements, the Company may also guarantee financing on suppliers’ construction of curing barns or other tobacco production assets. Guaranteed loans are generally repaid concurrent with the delivery of tobacco to the Company. The Company is obligated to repay any guaranteed loan should the supplier default. If default occurs, the Company has recourse against the supplier. The Company also guarantees bank loans of certain unconsolidated subsidiaries in Asia, Brazil and Zimbabwe. The following table summarizes amounts guaranteed and the fair value of those guarantees:
		March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
	Amounts guaranteed (not to exceed)	$	301,870	$	125,623
	Amounts outstanding under guarantee	218,847		98,689
	Fair value of guarantees	7,344		6,367
	Of the guarantees outstanding at March 31, 2014, all expire within one year. The fair value of guarantees is recorded in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and included in crop costs except for Zimbabwe and the joint venture in Brazil which are included in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties.
	In Brazil, some suppliers obtain government subsidized rural credit financing from local banks that is guaranteed by the Company. The Company withholds amounts owed to suppliers related to the rural credit financing of the supplier upon delivery of tobacco to the Company. The Company remits payments to the local banks on behalf of the guaranteed suppliers. Terms of rural credit financing are such that repayment is due to local banks based on contractual due dates. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company had balances of $26,076 and $45,843 that were due to local banks on behalf of suppliers. These amounts are included in Accounts Payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangibles
	Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired, and is allocated to the appropriate reporting unit when acquired. Goodwill is not amortized; rather it is evaluated for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the value of the asset may be impaired. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment by determining the fair value of the related reporting unit. Fair value is measured based on a discounted cash flow method or relative market-based approach. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Goodwill and Other Intangibles (continued)
	The Company has no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. It does have other intangible assets, production and supply contracts and a customer relationship intangible asset as well as internally developed software that is capitalized into intangibles. These intangible assets are stated at amortized cost and tested for impairment whenever factors indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Supply contracts are amortized based on the expected realization of the benefit over the term of the contracts ranging from 3 to 5 years. Production contracts and the customer relationship intangible are both amortized on a straight-line basis ranging from five to ten years and twenty years, respectively. The amortization period is the term of the contract or, if no term is specified in the contract, management’s best estimate of the useful life based on past experience. Internally developed software is amortized on a straight-line basis over five years once the software testing is complete. Events and changes in circumstance may either result in a revision in the estimated useful life or impairment of an intangible resulting in revaluation of the asset value to its fair value. See Note 5 “Goodwill and Other Intangibles” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
Other Noncurrent Assets	'
	ther Noncurrent Assets
	For the year ended March 31, 2014, other noncurrent assets consist primarily of long-term VAT and intrastate tax receivables of $15,601, long-term advances to suppliers of $6,420 and cash surrender value of life insurance of $7,903. For the year ended March 31, 2013, other noncurrent assets consist primarily of long-term VAT and intrastate tax receivables of $19,368, long-term advances to suppliers of $6,421 and cash surrender value of life insurance of $10,201.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Provisions for depreciation are computed on a straight-line basis at annual rates calculated to amortize the cost of depreciable properties over their estimated useful lives. Buildings and machinery and equipment are depreciated over ranges of 20 to 30 years and 3 to 10 years, respectively. The consolidated financial statements do not include fully depreciated assets. Depreciation expense recorded in Cost of Goods and Services Sold for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $25,680, $25,939 and $24,712, respectively. Depreciation expense recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expense for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $3,209, $3,112 and $3,717, respectively. Total property and equipment purchases, including internally developed software intangibles, were $27,755 for the year ended March 31, 2014 of which $4,322 was unpaid at March 31, 2014 and included in Accounts Payable; $42,803 for the year ended March 31, 2013 of which $2,743 was unpaid at March 31, 2013 and included in Accounts Payable; and $42,347 for the year ended March 31, 2012 of which $776 was unpaid at March 31, 2012 and included in Accounts Payable. Estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed and changes are made to the estimated useful lives when necessary. Long-lived assets are reviewed for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The evaluation is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount. Measurement of an impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. Fair value is the amount at which the asset could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing parties and may be estimated using a number of techniques, including quoted market prices or valuations, present value techniques based on estimates of cash flows, or multiples of earnings or revenue performance measures
Derivatives Financial Instruments	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company uses forward or option currency contracts to protect against volatility associated with certain non-U.S. dollar denominated forecasted transactions. The contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. As a result, the Company has recorded income (loss) of $(1,468), $(14,287) and $6,033 in its Cost of Goods and Services Sold for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company has also recorded a loss of $39 in its Selling, General and Administrative Expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012. No income or loss was recorded in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. See Note 6 “Derivative and Other Financial Instruments” to the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further information.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the income tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled.
	The Company’s annual tax rate is based on its income, statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities available to it in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. Tax laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by the taxpayer and respective governmental taxing authorities. Significant judgment is required in determining tax expense and in evaluating tax positions, including evaluating uncertainties. The Company reviews its tax positions quarterly and adjusts the balances as new information becomes available.
	Deferred income tax assets represent amounts available to reduce income taxes payable on taxable income in future years. Such assets arise because of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The Company evaluates the recoverability of these future tax deductions by assessing the adequacy of future expected taxable income from all sources, including reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and available tax planning strategies. These sources of income inherently rely on estimates. The Company uses historical experience and short and long-range business forecasts to provide insight. The Company believes it is more likely than not that a portion of the deferred income tax assets may expire unused and has established a valuation allowance against them. Although realization is not assured for the remaining deferred income tax assets, the Company believes it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will be fully recoverable within the applicable statutory expiration periods. However, deferred tax assets could be reduced in the near term if estimates of taxable income are significantly reduced or available tax planning strategies are no longer viable. See Note 12 “Income Taxes” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company expenses the fair value of grants of various stock-based compensation programs at fair value over the vesting period of the awards. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model which was developed for use in estimating the fair value of exchange traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Option valuation methods require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. See Note 11 “Stock-Based Compensation” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information.
Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share	'
	The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is reported as the weighted average of the total shares of common stock outstanding net of shares of common stock held by a wholly owned subsidiary. Shares of common stock owned by the subsidiary were 7,853 at March 31, 2014 and 2013. This subsidiary waives its right to receive dividends and it does not have the right to vote.
	Certain potentially dilutive options were not included in the computation of earnings per diluted share because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the shares of common stock during the period and their effect would be antidilutive. These shares totaled 6,879 at a weighted average exercise price of $6.05 per share at March 31, 2014, 7,010 at a weighted average exercise price of $6.05 per share at March 31, 2013 and 4,191 at a weighted average exercise price of $6.03 per share at March 31, 2012.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (continued)
	In connection with the offering of the Company’s 5.50% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, issued on July 2, 2009 (the “Convertible Notes”), the Company entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge transactions (the “convertible note hedge transactions”) equal to the number of shares that underlie the Company’s Convertible Notes. These convertible note hedge transactions were designed to reduce the potential dilution of the Company’s common stock upon conversion of the Convertible Notes in the event that the value per share of common stock exceeds the initial conversion price of $5.0280 per share. These shares were not included in the computation of earnings per diluted share because their inclusion would be antidilutive.
	On July 28, 2010, the Company’s board of directors authorized the purchase up to $40,000 of its common stock through June 30, 2012. The Company purchased 2,380 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price paid per share of $3.78.
Concentration of Credit Risk	'
	centration of Credit Risk
	The Company may potentially be subject to a concentration of credit risks due to tobacco supplier advances and trade receivables relating to customers in the tobacco industry as well as cash which is deposited with high-credit-quality financial institutions. See Note 14 “Segment Information” to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information of particular concentrations.
Preferred Stock	'
	Preferred Stock
	The Board of Directors is authorized to issue shares of Preferred Stock in series with variations as to the number of shares in any series. The Board of Directors also is authorized to establish the rights and privileges of such shares issued, including dividend and voting rights. At March 31, 2014, 10,000 shares of preferred stock were authorized and no shares had been issued.

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Income (Expense)	'
	The following table summarizes the significant components of Other Income.
		Years Ending March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Malawi other property sales	$	—		$	—		$	2,400
	Turkey other property sales	2,700			—			—
	Brazil 51% subsidiary investment sale	20,369			—			—
	Brazil property exchange and other property sales	—			—			15,967
	Brazil excise tax benefit	—			24,142			—
	Other sales of assets and expenses	2,138			4,892			2,491
	Losses on sale of receivables	(6,977		)	(8,313		)	(5,133		)
		$	18,230		$	20,721		$	15,725
Schedule of advances to tobacco suppliers	'
	The following table reflects the classification of advances to tobacco suppliers:
		March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Current	$	49,598		$	109,520
	Noncurrent	6,420			6,421
		$	56,018		$	115,941
Summary of gaurantees and associated fair values	'
	The following table summarizes amounts guaranteed and the fair value of those guarantees:
		March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Amounts guaranteed (not to exceed)	$	301,870		$	125,623
	Amounts outstanding under guarantee	218,847			98,689
	Fair value of guarantees	7,344			6,367
Property, plant and equipment	'
	Property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2014 and 2013, are summarized as follows:
		2014			2013
	Land	$	31,517		$	28,752
	Buildings	183,175			196,601
	Machinery and equipment	201,306			207,717
	Total	415,998			433,070
	Less accumulated depreciation	154,752			162,092
	Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	261,246		$	270,978
Computation of earnings (loss) per common share	'
	Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
			Years Ended March 31,
	(in thousands, except per share data)		2014				2013				2012
	BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.		$	(86,659	)		$	24,013			$	29,451
	SHARES
	Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding		87,719				87,374				87,023
	BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE		$	(0.99	)		$	0.27			$	0.34
	DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.		$	(86,659	)		$	24,013			$	29,451
	Plus interest expense on 5 ½% convertible notes, net of tax		—			*	4,100				4,111
	Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc. as		$	(86,659	)		$	28,113			$	33,562
	adjusted
	SHARES
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		87,719				87,374				87,023
	Plus: Restricted shares issued and shares applicable to stock options		—			*	356				282
	and restricted stock units, net of shares assumed to be
	purchased from proceeds at average market price
	Assuming conversion of 5 ½% convertible notes		—			*	22,872				22,872
	Shares applicable to stock warrants		—			**	—			**	—		**
	Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding		87,719				110,602				110,177
	DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE		$	(0.99	)		$	0.25			$	0.3
	*	Assumed conversion of convertible notes at the beginning of the period has an antidilutive effect on earnings (loss) per share. All outstanding restricted shares and shares applicable to stock options and restricted stock units are excluded because their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect on the loss per share.
	**	For the year ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the warrants were not assumed exercised because the exercise price was more than the average price for the period.
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following tables set forth the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, attributable to the Company:
		Currency Translation Adjustment			Pensions, Net of Tax			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balances, March 31, 2011	$	(1,376	)	$	(20,427	)	$	(21,803	)
	Other comprehensive losses before reclassifications	(1,546		)	(15,257		)	(16,803		)
	Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	—			(67		)	(67		)
	Other comprehensive losses, net of tax	(1,546		)	(15,324		)	(16,870		)
	Balances, March 31, 2012	(2,922		)	(35,751		)	(38,673		)
	Other comprehensive losses before reclassifications	(2,802		)	(13,491		)	(16,293		)
	Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	—			(226		)	(226		)
	Other comprehensive losses, net of tax	(2,802		)	(13,717		)	(16,519		)
	Balances, March 31, 2013	(5,724		)	(49,468		)	(55,192		)
	Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications	4,084			10,129			14,213
	Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	—			2,878			2,878
	Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	4,084			13,007			17,091
	Balances, March 31, 2014	$	(1,640	)	$	(36,461	)	$	(38,101	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The following table sets forth amounts by component, reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Years Ended
		March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Pension and postretirement plans *:
	Actuarial loss	$	4,436		$	1,437		$	1,566
	Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(1,369		)	(1,549		)	(1,539		)
	Deferred income tax benefit (expense)	(189		)	(114		)	(94		)
		$	2,878		$	(226	)	$	(67	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses to net earnings	$	2,878		$	(226	)	$	(67	)
	* Amounts are included in net periodic benefit costs for pension and postretirement plans.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory	'
		March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
	Processed tobacco	$	404,683	$	549,738
	Unprocessed tobacco	309,570		310,164
	Other	46,354		44,045
		$	760,607	$	903,947

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair1

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	'
	The following table summarizes the restructuring actions as of March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Years Ended March 31,
	Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges	2014			2013			2012
	Employee separation and other cash charges:
	Beginning balance	$	668		$	1,960		$	6,193
	Period Charges:
	Employee separation charges (recoveries)	2,275			(55		)	215
	Other cash charges	—			—			31
	Total employee separation and other cash charges (recoveries)	2,275			(55		)	246
	Payments through March 31	(2,546		)	(1,237		)	(4,479		)
	Ending balance March 31	$	397		$	668		$	1,960
	Asset impairment and other non-cash charges	2,836			—			760
	Total restructuring and asset impairment charges (recoveries)	$	5,111		$	(55	)	$	1,006
Schedule of Restructuring Costs Paid In Cash	'
	The following table summarizes cash payments for employee separation and other cash charges (recoveries) for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 4 – Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (continued)
		Year Ending March 31,										Total
	Cash Payments by Year	2014			2013			2012				Payments
	Employee separation and other cash charges (recoveries)	$	2,275		$	(55	)	$	246
	Adjustments to employee separation and other cash	—			—			6,193			*
	charges
	Cash paid 2012	—			—			(4,479		)		$	(4,479	)
	Cash paid 2013	—			—			(1,237		)		$	(1,237	)
	Cash paid 2014	(2,064		)	—			(482		)		$	(2,546	)
	Adjustment	—			55			(55		)
	Balances at March 31, 2014	$	211		$	—		$	186
Schedule of Restructuring, Employee Separation and Other Cash Charges	'
	The following table summarizes the employee separation and other cash charges recorded in the Company’s South America, Value Added Services and Other Regions segments as of March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		Years Ended March 31,
	Employee Separation and Other Cash Charges	2014			2013			2012
	Beginning balance:	$	668		$	1,960		$	6,193
	South America	—			183			1,073
	Value added services	—			—			—
	Other regions	668			1,777			5,120
	Period charges:	$	2,275		$	(55	)	$	246
	South America	433			(143		)	75
	Value added services	—			—			—
	Other regions	1,842			88			171
	Payments through March 31:	$	(2,546	)	$	(1,237	)	$	(4,479	)
	South America	(433		)	(40		)	(965		)
	Value added services	—			—			—
	Other regions	(2,113		)	(1,197		)	(3,514		)
	Ending balance March 31:	$	397		$	668		$	1,960
	South America	—			—			183
	Value added services	—			—			—
	Other regions	397			668			1,777

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles1

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Rollforward	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Asset Rollforward:
					Amortizable Intangibles
		Goodwill (1)			Customer			Production			Internally			Total
					Relationship			and Supply			Developed
					Intangible			Contract			Software
								Intangibles			Intangible
	Weighted average remaining useful life in years as of March 31, 2014				11			6.75			—
	March 31, 2012 balance:
	Gross carrying amount	$	2,794		$	33,700		$	7,893		$	16,588		$	60,975
	Accumulated amortization	—			(11,584		)	(3,043		)	(10,483		)	(25,110		)
	Net March 31, 2012 balance	2,794			22,116			4,850			6,105			35,865
	Additions	—			—			—			976			976
	Amortization expense	—			(1,685		)	(614		)	(3,071		)	(5,370		)
	Net March 31, 2013 balance	2,794			20,431			4,236			4,010			31,471
	Additions	—			—			7,000			886			7,886
	Amortization expense	—			(1,685		)	(1,095		)	(1,852		)	(4,632		)
	Net March 31, 2014 balance	$	2,794		$	18,746		$	10,141		$	3,044		$	34,725
	(1) Goodwill of $1,592 relates to the Other Regions segment and $1,202 relates to the Value Added Services segment.
Estimated Intangible Asset Amortization Expense	'
	The following table summarizes the estimated intangible asset amortization expense for the next five years and beyond:
	For Fiscal		Customer			Production			Internally			Total
	Years Ended		Relationship			and Supply			Developed
			Intangible			Contract			Software
						Intangible			Intangible *
	2015		$	1,685		$	1,173		$	1,176		$	4,034
	2016		1,685			2,319			776			4,780
	2017		1,685			1,405			601			3,691
	2018		1,685			1,403			372			3,460
	2019		1,685			1,397			119			3,201
	Later		10,321			2,444			—			12,765
			$	18,746		$	10,141		$	3,044		$	31,931
	*  Estimated amortization expense for the internally developed software is based on costs accumulated as of March 31, 2014.
	These estimates will change as new costs are incurred and until the software is placed into service in all locations.

Derivative_and_Other_Financial1

Derivative and Other Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivatives by type at March 31, 2014 and 2013.
		Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
		Assets
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under ASC 815:	Balance Sheet Account	Fair Value
	Foreign currency contracts at March 31, 2014:	Current Derivative Asset	$	—
		Current Derivative Liability	$	169
	Foreign currency contracts at March 31, 2013	Current Derivative Asset	$	3,145
		Current Derivative Liability	$	644
	The following table summarizes the earnings effects of derivatives in the statements of consolidated operations for the years ending March 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
	Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss)
	as Hedging Instruments	(Loss) Recognized
	Under ASC 815:	in Income (Loss)
			2014			2013			2012
	Foreign currency contracts	Cost of Goods and Services Sold	$	(1,468	)	$	(14,287	)	$	6,033
	Foreign currency contracts	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	—			—			(39		)
	Total		$	(1,468	)	$	(14,287	)	$	5,994

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s debt financing as of March 31, 2014:
						March 31, 2014
		Outstanding				Lines and
		March 31, 2013		March 31, 2014		Letters		Interest			Long Term Debt Repayment Schedule by Fiscal Year
						Available		Rate			2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Later
	Senior secured credit facility:
	Revolver (1)	$	95,000	$	175,000	$	128,879	5.8	%	(2)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	175,000	$	—	$	—
	Senior notes:
	10% senior notes due 2016	619,016		—		—		10	%		—		—		—		—		—		—
	9.875% senior secured	—		721,126		—		9.9	%		—		—		—		—		—		721,126
	second lien notes due
	2021 (4)
		619,016		721,126		—					—		—		—		—		—		721,126
	5 ½% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2014	115,000		1,093		—		5.5	%		1,093		—		—		—		—		—
	Long-term foreign seasonal borrowings	5,173		—		—		4.2	%	(2)	—		—		—		—		—		—
	Other long-term debt	3,030		7,700		1,190		7.1	%	(2)	3,463		3,065		378		250		250		294
	Notes payable to banks (3)	356,836		212,669		544,869		4.3	%	(2)	—		—		—		—		—		—
	Total debt	$	1,194,055	$	1,117,588	674,938					$	4,556	$	3,065	$	378	$	175,250	$	250	$	721,420
	Short term	$	356,836	$	212,669
	Long term:
	Long term debt current	$	6,349	$	4,556
	Long term debt	830,870		900,363
		$	837,219	$	904,919
	Letters of credit	$	4,138	$	5,273	10,660
	Total credit available					$	685,598
	(1)  As of March 31, 2014, pursuant to Section 2.1 (A) (iv) of the Credit Agreement, the full $303,879 Revolving Committed Amount was available based on the calculation of the lesser of the Revolving Committed Amount and the Working Capital Amount.
	(2)  Weighted average rate for the twelve months ended March 31, 2014.
	(3)  Primarily foreign seasonal lines of credit.
	(4) Repayment of $721,126 is net of original issue discount of $13,874. Total repayment will be $735,000.

LongTerm_Leases_Tables

Long-Term Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-Term Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments	'
	Minimum future obligations are as follows:
		Operating
		Leases
	2015	$	12,224
	2016	9,559
	2017	7,329
	2018	5,499
	2019	5,124
	Remaining	7,797
		$	47,532

Equity_in_Net_Assets_of_Invest1

Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies	'
	Summarized financial information for these investees for fiscal years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 follows:
		Years Ended March 31,
	Operations Statement Information	2014			2013		2012
	Sales	$	121,001		$	125,621	$	119,252
	Gross profit	11,096			13,888		9,191
	Net income (loss)	(1,826		)	3,341		147
	Company's dividends received	843			998		1,480
		March 31,
	Balance Sheet Information	2014			2013
	Current assets	$	137,518		$	66,670
	Property, plant and equipment and other assets	59,086			35,177
	Current liabilities	119,452			50,086
	Long-term obligations and other liabilities	8,899			2,811
	Interests of other shareholders	51,589			24,965
	Company’s interest	49,860			23,986

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock--Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Certain Information Regarding Stock-Based Compansation Plan	'
	The table below summarizes certain data for the Company’s stock based compensation plans:
		Year Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Compensation expense for all stock based	$	3,222		$	4,520		$	2,618
	compensation plans
	Tax (expense) benefits for stock-based compensation	$	—		$	—		$	—
	Fair value of stock options vested	$	2,184		$	1,230		$	1,477
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	'
	Assumptions used to determine the fair value of options issued in 2013 include the following:
		2013
	Grant Price	$	3.45
	Exercise Price	$	6
	Expected Life in Years	6 to 6.50
	Annualized Volatility	60.9		%
	Annual Dividend Rate	0		%
	Risk Free Rate	1.25		%
	Fair Value	$	5,423
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	'
	A summary of option activity for stock options follows:
	Options	Shares		Weighted			Weighted	Aggregate
				Average			Average	Intrinsic
				Exercise			Remaining	Value
				Price			Contractual
							Term (Years)
	Outstanding at March 31, 2011	4,524		$	6.05
	Forfeited	(203	)	5.98
	Expired	(130	)	6.86
	Outstanding at March 31, 2012	4,191		6.03
	Granted	3,350		6
	Forfeited	(412	)	5.38
	Expired	(119	)	6.26
	Outstanding at March 31, 2013	7,010		6.05
	Forfeited	(29	)	5.71
	Expired	(102	)	6.44
	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	6,879		6.05			7	$	—
	Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2014	6,732		6.05			6.99	$	—
	Exercisable at March 31, 2014	3,257		6.1			6.2	$	—
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity	'
	The table below shows the movement in unvested options from March 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014.
		Shares		Weighted Average			Aggregate
				Grant Date			Grant Date
				Fair Value			Fair Value
	Unvested March 31, 2013	4,891		$	1.7		$	8,305
	Forfeited	(10	)	1.77			(18		)
	Vested	(1,259	)	1.73			(2,184		)
	Unvested March 31, 2014	3,622		1.69			$	6,103
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Award Activity	'
	The fair value of restricted shares is determined on grant date and is amortized over the vesting period which is generally three years.
	Restricted Stock	Shares		Weighted Average
				Grant Date
				Fair Value
	Restricted at March 31, 2011	256	$	3.77
	Granted	146		3.27
	Vested	-185		3.6
	Forfeited	-13		4.15
	Restricted at March 31, 2012	204		3.55
	Granted	167		2.89
	Vested	-204		3.55
	Restricted at March 31, 2013	167		2.89
	Granted	198		3.8
	Vested	-167		2.89
	Restricted at March 31, 2014	198		3.8
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	'
	The fair value of the restricted stock units is determined on the grant date and is amortized over the vesting period.
	Restricted Stock Units	Shares			Weighted Average
					Grant Date
					Fair Value
	Outstanding at March 31, 2011	889		$	4.53
	Vested	(251	)		4.55
	Forfeited	(50	)		4.56
	Outstanding at March 31, 2012	588			4.51
	Vested	(138	)		4.39
	Forfeited	(16	)		4.37
	Outstanding at March 31, 2013	434			4.56
	Granted	643			3.85
	Vested	(434	)		4.56
	Forfeited	(18	)		3.85
	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	625			3.85
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity	'
	The table below includes the maximum number of shares that may be earned under the plan.
	Performance Shares	Shares			Weighted Average
					Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2011	1,177		$	4.26
	Forfeited	(1,177	)		4.26
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2012	—			—
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2013	—			—
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	—			—
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Activity	'
	The table below includes the maximum number of restricted stock units that may be earned under the plan.
	Performance-Based	Shares			Weighted Average
	Restricted Stock Units				Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2011	1,399		$	4.55
	Forfeited	(175	)		4.59
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2012	1,224			4.54
	Forfeited	(8	)		4.59
	Shares not vesting due to Performance	(1,216	)		4.54
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2013	—			—
	Granted	643			3.85
	Forfeited	(18	)		3.85
	Outstanding as of March 31, 2014	625			3.85

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	'
	The following table presents the changes to unrecognized tax benefits during the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at April 1	$	7,874		$	11,804		$	9,019
	Increase for current year tax positions	2,512			1,661			58
	Increases (reductions) for prior year tax positions	(111		)	(1,960		)	3,030
	Impact of changes in exchange rates	(123		)	(131		)	(303		)
	Reduction for settlements	—			(3,500		)	—
	Balance at March 31	$	10,152		$	7,874		$	11,804
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	'
	The components of income before income taxes, equity in net income of investee companies and minority interests consisted of the following:
		Years Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S.	$	(91,290	)	$	(44,731	)	$	(21,923	)
	Non-U.S.	43,170			95,798			76,081
	Total	$	(48,120	)	$	51,067		$	54,158
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	The details of the amount shown for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations follow:
		Years Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current
	Federal	$	—		$	(2,723	)	$	—
	State	—			—			—
	Non-U.S.	22,877			5,999			31,798
		$	22,877		$	3,276		$	31,798
	Deferred
	Federal	$	—		$	3,466		$	—
	State	—			—			—
	Non-U.S.	16,065			21,250			(6,759		)
		$	16,065		$	24,716		$	(6,759	)
	Total	$	38,942		$	27,992		$	25,039
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	The reasons for the difference between income tax expense based on income before income taxes, equity in net income of investee companies and minority interests and the amount computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to such income are as follows:
		Years Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Tax expense at U.S. statutory rate	$	(16,842	)	$	17,873		$	18,955
	Effect of non-U.S. income taxes	4,209			(1,921		)	(4,712		)
	Change in valuation allowance	23,732			26,598			1,617
	Increase (decrease) in reserves for uncertain tax positions	2,046			(11,781		)	3,452
	Exchange effects and currency translation	26,885			(1,482		)	3,958
	Permanent items	(1,088		)	(1,295		)	1,769
	Actual tax expense	$	38,942		$	27,992		$	25,039
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	The deferred tax liabilities (assets) are comprised of the following:
		March 31,			March 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Intangible assets	$	7,048		$	7,764
	Fixed assets	5,608			7,192
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	12,656		$	14,956
	Deferred tax assets:
	Reserves and accruals	$	(35,747	)	$	(44,030	)
	Tax credits	(52,624		)	(52,965		)
	Tax loss carryforwards	(115,280		)	(84,188		)
	Derivative transactions	(1,567		)	(5,947		)
	Postretirement and other benefits	(31,040		)	(35,858		)
	Unrealized exchange loss	(1,522		)	(9,208		)
	Other	(3,097		)	(12,279		)
	Gross deferred tax assets	(240,877		)	(244,475		)
	Valuation allowance	188,752			168,489
	Total deferred tax assets	$	(52,125	)	$	(75,986	)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	(39,469	)	$	(61,030	)
Schedule of Current and Non Current Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	The following table presents the breakdown between current and non-current (assets) liabilities:
		March 31,			March 31,
		2014			2013
	Current asset	$	(10,013	)	$	(16,776	)
	Current liability	5,682			5,395
	Non-current asset	(40,926		)	(56,045		)
	Non-current liability	5,788			6,396
	Net deferred tax asset	$	(39,469	)	$	(61,030	)

Employee_Benefits_Tables

Employee Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets	'
	A reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the plans at March 31, 2014 and 2013, the measurement dates, is as follows:
			U.S. Plans							Non-U.S. Plans
			March 31,							March 31,
			2014			2013				2014			2013
	Change in Benefit Obligation
		Benefit obligation, beginning	$	107,492		$	104,686			$	70,684		$	61,565
		Service cost	1,839			1,752				282			288
		Interest cost	3,956			4,289				2,820			3,046
		Actuarial (gains) losses	(5,090		)	5,319				(3,184		)	11,726
		Settlements/special termination benefits	(4,223		)	—				1,226			(376		)
		Effects of currency translation	—			—				2,754			(1,920		)
		Benefits paid	(5,163		)	(8,554		)		(7,735		)	(3,645		)
		Benefit obligation, ending	$	98,811		$	107,492			$	66,847		$	70,684
	Change in Plan Assets
		Fair value of plan assets, beginning	$	45,242		$	45,087			$	45,603		$	42,831
		Actual return on plan assets	4,121			3,299				3,433			4,234
		Employer contributions	4,620			5,410				8,193			3,963
		Plan settlements	(4,223		)	—				—			(420		)
		Effects of currency translation	—			—				2,639			(1,360		)
		Benefits paid	(5,163		)	(8,554		)		(7,735		)	(3,645		)
		Fair value of plan assets, ending	$	44,597		$	45,242			$	52,133		$	45,603
		Net amount recognized	$	(54,214	)	$	(62,250	)		$	(14,714	)	$	(25,081	)
Schedule of Net Funded Status	'
			U.S. Plans							Non-U.S. Plans
			March 31,							March 31,
			2014			2013				2014			2013
	Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:
		Accrued current benefit liability recorded in Accrued Expenses     and Other Current Liabilities	$	(3,083	)	$	(3,057	)		$	(1,175	)	$	(2,517	)
		Accrued noncurrent benefit liability recorded in Pension,     Postretirement and Other Long-Term Liabilities	(51,131		)	(59,193		)		(13,539		)	(22,564		)
	Net amount recognized		$	(54,214	)	$	(62,250	)		$	(14,714	)	$	(25,081	)
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations	'
	The pension obligations for all defined benefit pension plans:
			U.S. Plans							Non-U.S. Plans
			March 31,							March 31,
			2014			2013				2014			2013
	Information for Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit
	Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets:
		Projected benefit obligation	$	98,811		$	107,492			$	66,847		$	70,684
		Accumulated benefit obligation	95,968			104,087				65,750			68,361
		Fair value of plan assets	44,597			45,242				52,133			45,603
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized	'
	Net periodic pension costs included the following components:
		U.S. Plans										Non-U.S. Plans
		March 31,										March 31,
		2014			2013			2012				2014			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	1,839		$	1,752		$	1,807			$	282		$	288		$	362
	Interest cost	3,956			4,289			4,782				2,820			3,046			3,410
	Expected return on plan assets	(3,078		)	(3,313		)	(3,663		)		(3,112		)	(2,945		)	(2,859		)
	Amortization of actuarial losses	1,808			1,509			914				1,262			479			247
	Amortization of prior service cost	195			204			88				5			16			16
	Curtailment gain	—			—			—				70			(27		)	(4,989		)
	Special termination benefits	—			—			—				1,226			45			956
	Effects of settlement	1,049			—			—				—			—			—
	Net periodic pension cost	$	5,769		$	4,441		$	3,928			$	2,553		$	902		$	(2,857	)
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The amounts showing in accumulated other comprehensive income at March 31, 2014, March 31, 2013 and movements for the year were as follows:
			U.S. and Non-U.S.				U.S. and Non-U.S.				Total
			Pension				Post-retirement
	Prior service credit (cost)		$	(2,191	)		$	3,136			$	945
	Net actuarial losses		(55,033		)		(6,646		)		(61,679		)
	Deferred taxes		11,708				(442		)		11,266
	Balance at March 31, 2013		$	(45,516	)		$	(3,952	)		$	(49,468	)
	Prior service credit (cost)		$	274			$	(1,672	)		$	(1,398	)
	Net actuarial gains		12,941				1,770				14,711
	Deferred taxes		(157		)		(149		)		(306		)
	Total change for 2014		$	13,058			$	(51	)		$	13,007
	Prior service credit (cost)		$	(1,917	)		$	1,464			$	(453	)
	Net actuarial losses		(42,092		)		(4,876		)		(46,968		)
	Deferred taxes		11,551				(591		)		10,960
	Balance at March 31, 2014		$	(32,458	)		$	(4,003	)		$	(36,461	)
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions Used	'
	The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the expense for the pension, postretirement, other postemployment, and employee savings plans as follows:
		U.S. Plans				Non-U.S. Plans
		March 31,				March 31,
		2014	2013	2012		2014	2013	2012
	Discount rate	3.86%	4.30%	5.20%		4.31%	5.22%	6.21%
	Rate of increase in future compensation	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%		4.36%	4.45%	4.96%
	Expected long-term rate of return on	7.25%	7.75%	8.00%		6.56%	6.93%	6.94%
	plan assets
Schedule of Assumptions Used	'
	The following assumptions were used to determine the benefit obligations disclosed for the pension plans at March 31, 2014 and 2013:
		U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans
		March 31,			March 31,
		2014	2013		2014	2013
	Discount rate	4.20%	3.86%		4.30%	4.31%
	Rate of increase in future compensation	4.50%	4.00%		3.94%	4.36%
Schedule of Asset Allocations and the Percentage of the Fair Value of Plan Assets	'
	The Company’s asset allocations and the percentage of the fair value of plan assets at March 31, 2014 and 2013 by asset category are as follows:
		Target Allocations			U.S. Plans					Non-U.S. Plans
		March 31, 2014			March 31,					March 31,
	(percentages)				2014		2013			2014		2013
	Asset Category:
	Cash and cash equivalents	—	%		4.1	%	2.3	%		1.2	%	2	%
	Equity securities	37			35.8		35.9			62		61.1
	Debt securities	24			22.5		22.2			30.8		31.1
	Real estate and other investments	39			37.6		39.6			6		5.8
	Total	100	%		100	%	100	%		100	%	100	%
Schedule of Level Three Defined Benefit Plan Assets Roll Forward	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of pension plan assets that are measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of March 31, 2014 is as follows:
		U.S. Pension Plans												Non-U.S. Pension Plans
		Diversified funds				Real				Total				Diversified				Total
						estate				Level 3				funds				Level 3
										Plan assets								Plan assets
	Fair value, March 31, 2012	$	270			$	4,470			$	4,740			$	2,244			$	2,244
	Total gains (unrealized/realized)	5				331				336				255				255
	Purchases, sales and settlements net	(110		)		—				(110		)		(2,387		)		(2,387		)
	Exchange rate changes	—				—				—				(112		)		(112		)
	Fair value, March 31, 2013	165				4,801				4,966				—				—
	Total gains (unrealized/realized)	12				419				431				—				—
	Purchases, sales and settlements net	(78		)		(1,200		)		(1,278		)		—				—
	Fair value, March 31, 2014	$	99			$	4,020			$	4,119			$	—			$	—
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	'
	The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
		Pension Benefits								Other Benefits
		U.S. Plans				Non-U.S. Plans				U.S. Plans				Non-U.S. Plans
		March 31, 2014				March 31, 2014				March 31, 2014				March 31, 2014
	2015	$	8,476			$	3,387			$	671			$	126
	2016	7,531				2,939				660				124
	2017	7,518				2,975				658				120
	2018	7,444				3,046				642				113
	2019	7,613				3,491				630				105
	Years 2020-2024	38,621				17,247				2,930				361
Schedule of Assumptions Used, Post Employment Benefit Obligations	'
	The following assumptions were used to determine non-U.S. Plan postretirement benefit obligations at March 31:
		2014		2013
	Discount rate	11.13	%	9	%
	Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.88	%	7.88	%
	Ultimate trend rate	7.88	%	7.88	%
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations	'
	A reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the plans is as follows:
			U.S. Plans								Non-U.S. Plans
			March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013				March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013
	Change in Benefit Obligation
		Benefit obligation, beginning	$	9,995			$	10,262			$	2,217			$	2,124
		Service cost	60				57				6				5
		Interest cost	375				434				173				175
		Effect of currency translation	—				—				(217		)		(188		)
		Actuarial losses	(804		)		372				(426		)		249
		Benefits paid	(899		)		(1,130		)		(117		)		(148		)
		Benefit obligation, ending	$	8,727			$	9,995			$	1,636			$	2,217
	Change in Plan Assets
		Fair value of plan assets, beginning	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
		Employer contributions	899				1,130				117				148
		Benefits paid	(899		)		(1,130		)		(117		)		(148		)
		Fair value of plan assets, ending	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
		Net amount recognized	$	(8,727	)		$	(9,995	)		$	(1,636	)		$	(2,217	)
			U.S. Plans								Non-U.S. Plans
			March 31,								March 31,
			2014				2013				2014				2013
	Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated
	Balance Sheets Consist of:
		Accrued current benefit liability recorded in    Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	$	(671	)		$	(750	)		$	(126	)		$	(136	)
		Accrued non-current benefit liability recorded in    Pension, Postretirement and Other Long-Term    Liabilities	(8,056		)		(9,245		)		(1,510		)		(2,081		)
		Net amount recognized	$	(8,727	)		$	(9,995	)		$	(1,636	)		$	(2,217	)
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Post Employment Benefits	'
	There are no plan assets for 2014 or 2013. Net periodic benefit costs included the following components:
		U.S. Plans										Non-U.S. Plans
		March 31,										March 31,
		2014			2013			2012				2014			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	60		$	57		$	68			$	6		$	5		$	4
	Interest cost	375			434			481				173			175			173
	Prior service credit	(1,622		)	(1,622		)	(1,622		)		(16		)	(18		)	(21		)
	Actuarial losses (gains)	474			460			407				15			6			(1		)
	Net periodic benefit costs (income)	$	(713	)	$	(671	)	$	(666	)		$	178		$	168		$	155
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Fair Value of Pension Plans	'
	The fair values for the pension plans by asset category are as follows:
	U.S. Pension Plans	March 31, 2014
		Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,819			$	1,265			$	554			$	—
	U.S. equities / equity funds	8,227				8,227				—				—
	International equities / equity funds	7,747				7,747				—				—
	U.S. fixed income funds	8,393				8,393				—				—
	International fixed income funds	1,643				1,643				—				—
	Other investments:
	Diversified funds	12,755				12,656				—				99
	Real estate	4,020				—				—				4,020
	Total	$	44,604			$	39,931			$	554			$	4,119
	U.S. Pension Plans	March 31, 2013
		Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,028			$	445			$	583			$	—
	U.S. equities / equity funds	8,403				8,403				—				—
	International equities / equity funds	7,827				7,827				—				—
	U.S. fixed income funds	8,492				8,492				—				—
	International fixed income funds	1,614				1,614				—				—
	Other investments:
	Diversified funds	13,100				12,935				—				165
	Real estate	4,801				—				—				4,801
	Total	$	45,265			$	39,716			$	583			$	4,966
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Fair Value of Pension Plans	'
	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	March 31, 2014
		Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	649			$	649			$	—			$	—
	U.S. equities / equity funds	8,160				8,160				—				—
	International equities / equity funds	14,297				4,598				9,699				—
	Global equity funds	9,913				—				9,913				—
	U.S. fixed income funds	2,725				2,725				—				—
	International fixed income funds	7,491				—				7,491				—
	Global fixed income funds	5,862				1,287				4,575				—
	Other investments:
	Diversified funds	1,991				1,991				—				—
	Real estate equities	1,159				1,159				—				—
	Total	$	52,247			$	20,569			$	31,678			$	—
	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	March 31, 2013
		Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	917			$	917			$	—			$	—
	U.S. equities / equity funds	7,453				7,453				—				—
	International equities / equity funds	12,074				3,943				8,131				—
	Global equity funds	8,431				—				8,431				—
	International fixed income funds	2,716				2,716				—				—
	U.S. fixed income funds	6,590				—				6,590				—
	Global fixed income funds	4,911				1,132				3,779				—
	Other investments:
	Diversified funds	1,782				1,782				—				—
	Real estate equities	857				857				—				—
	Total	$	45,731			$	18,800			$	26,931			$	—

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
			Years Ended March 31,
		Analysis of Segment Operations	2014			2013		2012
	Sales and other operating revenues:
		South America	$	743,811		$	684,865	$	622,923
		Value Added Services	123,866			130,382		155,928
		Other Regions	1,487,279			1,428,569		1,371,916
		Total revenue	$	2,354,956		$	2,243,816	$	2,150,767
	Operating income:
		South America	$	60,539		$	69,565	$	47,630
		Value Added Services	11,457			15,157		20,666
		Other Regions	47,063			75,550		86,517
	Total operating income		119,059			160,272		154,813
		Debt retirement expense	57,449			1,195		—
		Interest expense	116,798			114,557		106,804
		Interest income	7,068			6,547		6,149
	Income before income taxes and other items		$	(48,120	)	$	51,067	$	54,158
			Years Ended March 31,
		Analysis of Segment Assets	2014			2013		2012
	Segment assets:
		South America	$	457,585		$	616,946	$	534,169
		Value Added Services	194,562			197,959		118,138
		Other Regions	1,123,140			1,096,674		1,297,538
		Total assets	$	1,775,287		$	1,911,579	$	1,949,845
	Trade and other receivables, net
		South America	$	26,752		$	35,627	$	57,223
		Value Added Services	12,263			15,129		20,408
		Other Regions	137,444			173,466		225,459
		Total trade and other receivables, net	$	176,459		$	224,222	$	303,090
	Goodwill:
		Value Added Services	$	1,202		$	1,202	$	1,202
		Other Regions	1,592			1,592		1,592
		Total Goodwill	$	2,794		$	2,794	$	2,794
	Equity in net assets of investee companies:
		South America	$	19,161		$	—	$	—
		Other Regions	30,699			23,986		23,346
		Total equity in net assets of investee companies	$	49,860		$	23,986	$	23,346
	Depreciation and amortization:
		South America	$	10,946		$	12,107	$	11,242
		Value Added Services	1,986			1,306		824
		Other Regions	19,495			20,398		21,077
		Total depreciation and amortization	$	32,427		$	33,811	$	33,143
	Capital expenditures:
		South America	$	2,789		$	5,038	$	15,655
		Value Added Services	415			4,048		4,030
		Other Regions	24,551			33,717		22,662
		Total capital expenditures	$	27,755		$	42,803	$	42,347
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area	'
			Years Ended March 31,
	Sales by Destination		2014			2013		2012
	Sales and Other Operating Revenues:
		United States	$	467,111		$	423,617	$	428,039
		China	401,480			308,935		207,086
		Germany	130,163			93,990		98,642
		Belgium	125,377			185,668		221,295
		Russia	125,093			147,283		92,201
		Indonesia	58,919			109,983		72,411
		Other	1,046,813			974,340		1,031,093
			$	2,354,956		$	2,243,816	$	2,150,767
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country	'
			Years Ended March 31,
	Property, Plant and Equipment by Location		2014			2013		2012
	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:
		United States	$	53,517		$	45,213	$	37,658
		Brazil	92,142			99,492		104,882
		Malawi	27,227			28,683		27,918
		Tanzania	24,979			24,568		22,490
		Europe	19,711			20,370		18,910
		Turkey	18,310			25,666		26,362
		Asia	7,545			8,436		9,318
		Argentina	7,325			7,909		8,071
		Other	10,490			10,641		4,070
			$	261,246		$	270,978	$	259,679

Sale_of_Receivables_Tables

Sale of Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Abstract]	'
Summary of the Company’s Accounts Receivable Securitization Information	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s accounts receivable securitization information as of March 31:
		2014		2013
	Receivables outstanding in facility as of March 31:	$	204,364	$	156,633
	Beneficial interest as of March 31	$	35,559	$	31,992
	Servicing Liability as of March 31	$	69	$	166
	Cash proceeds for the twelve months ended March 31:
	Cash purchase price	$	801,480	$	643,399
	Deferred purchase price	268,650		287,027
	Service fees	572		644
	Total	$	1,070,702	$	931,070

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Long-term Debt	'
	The carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company's Long-Term Debt are shown in the table below.
		March 31,
		2014			2013
	Carrying value	$	904,919		$	837,219
	Estimated fair value	919,435			877,869
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'
	ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA (continued)
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
	Alliance One International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	(in thousands)
	Note 18 – Fair Value Measurements (continued)
	Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		31-Mar-14								31-Mar-13
		Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets /		Level 2		Level 3		Total Assets /
								Liabilities,						Liabilities,
								at Fair Value						at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	3,145	$	—	$	3,145
	Securitized beneficial interests	—			35,559			35,559		—		31,992		31,992
	Total Assets	$	—		$	35,559		$	35,559	$	3,145	$	31,992	$	35,137
	Liabilities
	Guarantees	$	—		$	7,344		$	7,344	$	—	$	6,367	$	6,367
	Derivative financial instruments	169			—			169		644		—		644
	Total liabilities	$	169		$	7,344		$	7,513	$	644	$	6,367	$	7,011
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	'
	The following tables present the changes in Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis.
		Securitized Beneficial Interests			Guarantees
	Beginning Balance March 31, 2012	$	25,864		$	5,265
	Issuance of guarantees/sales of receivables	286,265			11,116
	Settlements	(275,397		)	(10,014		)
	Changes in anticipated loss rate	—			—
	Losses recognized in earnings	(4,740		)	—
	Ending Balance March 31, 2013	31,992			6,367
	Issuance of guarantees/sales of receivables	287,432			11,013
	Settlements	(278,990		)	(9,740		)
	Changes in anticipated loss rate	—			—
	Losses recognized in earnings	(4,875		)	(296		)
	Ending Balance at March 31, 2014	$	35,559		$	7,344
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques	'
	The following table summarizes significant unobservable inputs and the valuation techniques thereof for the periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:
		Fair Value at 3/31/2014			Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	Securitized Beneficial Interests					Discount Rate	2.74% to 3.86%
		$	35,559		Discounted Cash Flow	Payment Speed	62.1 to 105.1 days
	Tobacco Supplier Guarantees	1,211			Historical Loss	Historical Loss	6.0% to 8.0%
		4,157			Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	10.0% to 46.0%
	Deconsolidated Subsidiary Guarantees	1,976			Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	12	%
		Fair Value at 3/31/2013			Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	Securitized Beneficial Interests	$	31,992		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	2.32% to 3.48%
						Payment Speed	80 to 138 days
	Tobacco Supplier Guarantees	5,119			Historical Loss	Historical Loss	8% to 9.1%
	Deconsolidated Subsidiary Guarantees	1,248			Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	12	%

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	'
	The following is a summary of balances and transactions with related parties of the Company:
		March 31, 2014	March 31, 2013
	Balances:
	Accounts receivable	$44,869	$55,696
	Accounts payable	$63,384	$26,084
		Year Ended March 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Transactions:
	Purchases	$258,169	$240,635	$210,113

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	'
	Summarized quarterly financial information is as follows:
			First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Fiscal Year
	Year Ended March 31, 2014
	Sales and other operating revenue		$	383,887		$	700,680		$	654,550		$	615,839		$	2,354,956
	Gross profit		28,494			83,970			83,841			43,722			240,027
	Debt retirement expense		17			55,582			64			1,786			57,449
	Other income (expense)		1,244			(499		)	(1,627		)	19,112			18,230
	Net income (loss)		(36,733		)	(46,086		)	13,017			(17,200		)	(87,002		)
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to		129			(104		)	(270		)	(98		)	(343		)
	noncontrolling interest
	Net income (loss) attributable to		(36,862		)	(45,982		)	13,287			(17,102		)	(86,659		)
	Alliance One International, Inc.
	Per Share of Common Stock:
	Basic earnings (loss) attributable to		(0.42		)	(0.53		)	0.15			(0.19		)	(0.99		)
	Alliance One International, Inc. (1)
	Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to		(0.42		)	(0.53		)	0.14			(0.19		)	(0.99		)
	Alliance One International, Inc. (1)
	Market Price	- High	3.99			4.23			3.25			3.1			4.23
		- Low	3.41			2.79			2.81			2.41			2.41
	Year Ended March 31, 2013
	Sales and other operating revenue		$	357,770		$	576,411		$	699,111		$	610,524		$	2,243,816
	Gross profit		41,563			86,963			83,129			73,591			285,246
	Other income (expense)		(190		)	(1,157		)	(297		)	22,365			20,721
	Net income (loss)		(30,272		)	18,313			21,272			15,399			24,712
	Net earnings (loss) attributable to		471			(55		)	(48		)	331			699
	noncontrolling interest
	Net income (loss) attributable to		(30,743		)	18,368			21,320			15,068			24,013
	Alliance One International, Inc.
	Per Share of Common Stock:
	Basic earnings (loss) attributable to		(0.35		)	0.21			0.24			0.17			0.27
	Alliance One International, Inc. (1)
	Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to		(0.35		)	0.18			0.2			0.15			0.25
	Alliance One International, Inc. (1)
	Market Price	- High	3.9			3.66			3.71			4.07			4.07
		- Low	2.64			2.75			2.96			3.36			2.64
	(1)    Does not add due to quarterly change in average shares outstanding

Significant_Accounting_Policie3

Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 26, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Investment percentage threshold	50.00%	'
Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	'	49.00%
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Sold	51.00%	51.00%
Siam Tobacco Export Company (Thailand) [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	49.00%	'
Zimbabwe [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Cost method investments	0	'

Significant_Accounting_Policie4

Significant Accounting Policies Taxes Collected from Customers (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Value added tax expense	$22,778	$26,040	$22,927

Significant_Accounting_Policie5

Significant Accounting Policies Other Income (Expense) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 26, 2014

Malawi Other Property Sales [Member]

Malawi Other Property Sales [Member]

Malawi Other Property Sales [Member]

Turkey Other Property Sales [Member]

Turkey Other Property Sales [Member]

Turkey Other Property Sales [Member]

Assignment Of Tobacco Suppliers And Sale Of Related Assets [Member]

Assignment Of Tobacco Suppliers And Sale Of Related Assets [Member]

Assignment Of Tobacco Suppliers And Sale Of Related Assets [Member]

Acquisition Of Real Property Located In Venencio Aires, Brazil [Member]

Other Sales Of Assets And Expenses [Member]

Other Sales Of Assets And Expenses [Member]

Other Sales Of Assets And Expenses [Member]

Exchange of Productive Assets [Member]

Exchange of Productive Assets [Member]

Exchange of Productive Assets [Member]

Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]

Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]

Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]

Acquisition Of Real Property Located In Venencio Aires, Brazil [Member]

Acquisition Of Real Property Located In Venencio Aires, Brazil [Member]

Acquisition Of Real Property Located In Venencio Aires, Brazil [Member]

Components of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51.00%

51.00%

51.00%

Equity Method Investment, Sale of Investment, Noncontrolling Interest Retained in Investment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$19,161

$19,161

'

Equity Method Investment, Sale of Investment, Cash Recieved and Fair Value of Retained Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,922

'

Equity Method Investment, Net Assets of Subsidiary

7,553

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,553

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,761

'

Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,369

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-cash benefit of excise tax used to offset taxes payable

'

'

'

'

24,142

'

'

'

0

24,142

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24,928

39,860

43,846

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,403

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of assets acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,845

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis of assets in exchange

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,178

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on exchange

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,667

'

'

'

0

0

15,967

'

'

'

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,336

1,770

6,212

0

0

2,400

2,700

0

0

20,369

0

0

'

2,138

4,892

2,491

'

'

'

'

'

'

Losses on sale of receivables

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,977

-8,313

-5,133

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other Income

$19,112

($1,627)

($499)

$1,244

$22,365

($297)

($1,157)

($190)

$18,230

$20,721

$15,725

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$20,369

'

'

Significant_Accounting_Policie6

Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted cash, customer funding	$280	$271
Compensating balance	444	511
Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]	'	'
Deposits restricted cash	'	$500

Significant_Accounting_Policie7

Significant Accounting Policies Trade and Other Receivables (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Trade receivables	$165,759	$217,583	'
Other receivables	10,700	6,639	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	3,161	3,164	'
Charged to costs and expenses	551	-163	221
Value added tax receivable	$7,894	$2,792	'

Significant_Accounting_Policie8

Significant Accounting Policies Sale of Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable sold and outstanding	$204,364	$156,633

Significant_Accounting_Policie9

Significant Accounting Policies Advances to Tobacco Suppliers (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Markup and capitalized interest on tobacco advances	$18,180	$14,464	'
Unrecoverable advances and other capitalized costs	15,314	13,347	'
Current	49,598	109,520	'
Noncurrent	6,420	6,421	'
Advances to tobacco suppliers, total	56,018	115,941	'
Unrecoverable advances and other capitalized costs, expense	$11,587	$1,750	$0

Recovered_Sheet1

Significant Accounting Policies Guarantees (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Number of years, before expiring gaurantees	'1 year	'
Amounts guaranteed (not to exceed)	$301,870	$125,623
Amounts outstanding under guarantee	218,847	98,689
Financial Guarantee [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts outstanding under guarantee	26,076	45,843
Estimate of Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of guarantees	$7,344	$6,367

Recovered_Sheet2

Significant Accounting Policies Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Customer Relationships [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Useful life (in years)	'20 years
Internally Developed Software [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Useful life (in years)	'5 years
Minimum [Member] | Supply Contracts [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Useful life (in years)	'3 years
Minimum [Member] | Production Contract [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Useful life (in years)	'5 years
Maximum [Member] | Supply Contracts [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Useful life (in years)	'5 years
Maximum [Member] | Production Contract [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Useful life (in years)	'10 years

Recovered_Sheet3

Significant Accounting Policies Other Noncurrent Assets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Noncurrent Assets [Line Items]	'	'
VAT and intrastate tax receivables, long-term	$15,601	$19,368
Advances to tobacco suppliers, noncurrent	6,420	6,421
Cash surrender value of life insurance	7,903	10,201
Income taxes receivable, Noncurrent	$5,423	$0

Recovered_Sheet4

Significant Accounting Policies Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$415,998	$433,070	'
Accumulated depreciation	154,752	162,092	'
Total property, plant and equipment, net	261,246	270,978	'
Property and equipment purchases	27,755	42,803	42,347
Property and equipment purchases, amount upaid	4,322	2,743	776
Land [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	31,517	28,752	'
Building [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	183,175	196,601	'
Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	201,306	207,717	'
Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	25,680	25,939	24,712
Operating Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$3,209	$3,112	$3,717
Minimum [Member] | Building [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Useful life, minimum (in years)	'20 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Useful life, minimum (in years)	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Building [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Useful life, minimum (in years)	'30 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Useful life, minimum (in years)	'10 years	'	'

Recovered_Sheet5

Significant Accounting Policies Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain on forward or option currency contracts	'	$39	'
Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain on forward or option currency contracts	($1,468)	($14,287)	$6,033

Recovered_Sheet6

Significant Accounting Policies Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($38,101)	($55,192)	'	'
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	17,091	-16,519	-16,870	'
Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-1,640	-5,724	-2,922	-1,376
Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications	4,084	-2,802	-1,546	'
Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	0	0	0	'
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	4,084	-2,802	-1,546	'
Pensions, Net of Tax [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-36,461	-49,468	-35,751	-20,427
Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications	10,129	-13,491	-15,257	'
Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	2,878	-226	-67	'
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	13,007	-13,717	-15,324	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-38,101	-55,192	-38,673	-21,803
Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications	14,213	-16,293	-16,803	'
Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	2,878	-226	-67	'
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax	$17,091	($16,519)	($16,870)	'

Recovered_Sheet7

Significant Accounting Policies Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Actuarial loss	$4,436	$1,437	$1,566
Amortization of prior service cost	-1,369	-1,549	-1,539
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)	-189	-114	-94
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses to net earnings	$2,878	($226)	($67)

Recovered_Sheet8

Significant Accounting Policies Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jul. 02, 2009

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

5.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]

5.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.

($17,102)

$13,287

($45,982)

($36,862)

$15,068

$21,320

$18,368

($30,743)

($86,659)

$24,013

$29,451

'

'

'

'

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

87,719

87,374

87,023

'

'

'

'

Earnings Per Share, Basic (in dollars per share)

($0.19)

[1]

$0.15

[1]

($0.53)

[1]

($0.42)

[1]

$0.17

[1]

$0.24

[1]

$0.21

[1]

($0.35)

[1]

($0.99)

[1]

$0.27

[1]

$0.34

'

'

'

'

Plus interest expense on 5 ½% convertible notes, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

[2]

4,100

4,111

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc. as adjusted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-86,659

28,113

33,562

'

'

'

'

Restricted shares issued and shares applicable to stock options and restricted stock units, net of shares assumed to be purchased from proceeds at average market price (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

[2]

356

282

'

'

'

'

Assuming conversion of 5 ½% convertible notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

[2]

22,872

22,872

'

'

'

'

Shares applicable to stock warrants (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

[3]

0

[3]

0

[3]

'

'

'

'

Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

87,719

110,602

110,177

'

'

'

'

Diluted Earnings (loss) Per Share (in dollars per share)

($0.19)

[1]

$0.14

[1]

($0.53)

[1]

($0.42)

[1]

$0.15

[1]

$0.20

[1]

$0.18

[1]

($0.35)

[1]

($0.99)

[1]

$0.25

[1]

$0.30

'

'

'

'

Common shares, owned by subsidiary (in shares)

7,853

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,853

'

'

'

'

'

'

Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,879

7,010

'

'

Weighted average exercise price, anitdilutive shares (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$6.05

$6.05

'

'

Debt instrument, interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.50%

5.50%

Initial conversion price (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5.03

'

Stock repurchase program, authorized amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$40,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock repurchased during period, shares (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,380

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average price of stock repurchased (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$3.78

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

Does not add due to quarterly change in average shares outstanding

[2]

Assumed conversion of convertible notes at the beginning of the period has an antidilutive effect on earnings (loss) per share. All outstanding restricted shares and shares applicable to stock options and restricted stock units are excluded because their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect on the loss per share

[3]

For the year ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the warrants were not assumed exercised because the exercise price was more than the average price for the period.

Recovered_Sheet9

Significant Accounting Policies Preferred Stock (Details)	Mar. 31, 2014
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Processed tobacco	$404,683,000	$549,738,000	'
Unprocessed tobacco	309,570,000	310,164,000	'
Other	46,354,000	44,045,000	'
Inventory total	760,607,000	903,947,000	'
LCM adjustments	$2,251,000	$0	$966,000

Variable_Interest_Entities_Non

Variable Interest Entities Nonconsolidated VIEs (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]	'	'
Investment in joint ventures	$50,876	$25,169
Advances to joint ventures	44,869	55,696
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]	'	'
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]	'	'
Investment in joint ventures	49,860	23,986
Advances to joint ventures	'	10
Joint venture, maximum loss exposure	$142,904	$19,363

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair2

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
					Employee Severance [Member]	Employee Severance [Member]	Pension Plan Termination Effects [Member]	Pension Plan Termination Effects [Member]	Equipment Relocation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	$791,000	$2,745,000	$1,261	$1,261,000	$756,000
Asset impairment and other non-cash charges	$819,000	$2,836,000	$0	$760,000	'	'	'	'	'

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair3

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2010
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	$668	$1,960	'	$6,193
Employee separation charges	'	2,275	-55	215	'
Other cash charges	'	0	0	31	'
Total employee separation and other cash charges	'	2,275	-55	246	'
Payments through March 31	'	-2,546	-1,237	-4,479	'
Ending balance	397	397	668	1,960	6,193
Asset impairment and other non-cash charges	819	2,836	0	760	'
Total restructuring and asset impairment charges	'	$5,111	($55)	$1,006	'

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair4

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges Cash Payments by Year (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Employee separation and other cash charges (recoveries)	$2,275	($55)	$246
Adjustments to employee separation and other cash charges	0	0	6,193	[1]
Cash paid 2012	0	0	-4,479
Cash paid 2013	0	0	-1,237
Cash paid 2014	2,064	0	482
Adjustment	0	55	-55
Balance at	211	0	186
Total cash payments	($2,546)	($1,237)	($4,479)
[1]	Beginning balance for the year ended March 31, 2012.

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair5

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges Employee Separation and Other Cash Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2010
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	$668	$1,960	'	$6,193
Period charges	'	2,275	-55	246	'
Payments through March 31	'	-2,546	-1,237	-4,479	'
Ending balance	397	397	668	1,960	6,193
Non-cash charges	819	2,836	0	760	'
South America [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	0	183	'	1,073
Period charges	'	433	-143	75	'
Payments through March 31	'	-433	-40	-965	'
Ending balance	0	0	0	183	1,073
Value Added Services [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	0	0	'	0
Period charges	'	0	0	0	'
Payments through March 31	'	0	0	0	'
Ending balance	0	0	0	0	0
Other regions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	668	1,777	'	5,120
Period charges	'	1,842	88	171	'
Payments through March 31	'	-2,113	-1,197	-3,514	'
Ending balance	397	397	668	1,777	5,120
Non-cash charges	'	$2,836	$760	'	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles2

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Other Intangibles [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$4,632	$5,370	$5,804

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles3

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill and Intangible Asset Rollforward (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Unamortizable Goodwill	$2,794	[1]	$2,794	[1]	$2,794	[1]
Gross balance	'		'		60,975
Amortizable Intangibles, Accumulated amortization	'		'		-25,110
Net balance	31,471		35,865		'
Additions	7,886		976		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Amortization expense	-4,632		-5,370		-5,804
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	31,931		'		'
Net balance	34,725		31,471		35,865
Other Regions [Member]	'		'		'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Unamortizable Goodwill	1,592		1,592		1,592
Value Added Services [Member]	'		'		'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Unamortizable Goodwill	1,202		1,202		1,202
Customer Relationships Intangible [Member]	'		'		'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Weighted average remaining useful life in years as of March 31, 2013	'11 years		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Gross carrying amount	'		'		33,700
Amortizable Intangibles, Accumulated amortization	'		'		-11,584
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	20,431		22,116		'
Additions	0		0		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Amortization expense	-1,685		-1,685		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	18,746		20,431		'
Production and Supply Contract Intangibles [Member]	'		'		'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Weighted average remaining useful life in years as of March 31, 2013	'6 years 9 months		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Gross carrying amount	'		'		7,893
Amortizable Intangibles, Accumulated amortization	'		'		-3,043
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	4,236		4,850		'
Additions	7,000		0		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Amortization expense	-1,095		-614		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	10,141		4,236		'
Internally Developed Software Intangible [Member]	'		'		'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'
Weighted average remaining useful life in years as of March 31, 2013	'0 years		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Gross carrying amount	'		'		16,588
Amortizable Intangibles, Accumulated amortization	'		'		-10,483
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	4,010		6,105		'
Additions	886		976		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Amortization expense	-1,852		-3,071		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	$3,044	[2]	$4,010		'
[1]	For the year ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the warrants were not assumed exercised because the exercise price was more than the average price for the period.
[2]	Estimated amortization expense for the internally developed software is based on costs accumulated as of March 31, 2014. These estimates will change as new costs are incurred and until the software is placed into service in all locations.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles4

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Estimated Intangible Asset Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'
2013	$4,034		'	'
2014	4,780		'	'
2015	3,691		'	'
2016	3,460		'	'
2017	3,201		'	'
Later	12,765		'	'
Estimated intangible asset amortization expense	31,931		'	'
Customer Relationships Intangible [Member]	'		'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'
2013	1,685		'	'
2014	1,685		'	'
2015	1,685		'	'
2016	1,685		'	'
2017	1,685		'	'
Later	10,321		'	'
Estimated intangible asset amortization expense	18,746		20,431	22,116
Production and Supply Contract Intangibles [Member]	'		'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'
2013	1,173		'	'
2014	2,319		'	'
2015	1,405		'	'
2016	1,403		'	'
2017	1,397		'	'
Later	2,444		'	'
Estimated intangible asset amortization expense	10,141		4,236	4,850
Internally Developed Software Intangible [Member]	'		'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'
2013	1,176	[1]	'	'
2014	776	[1]	'	'
2015	601	[1]	'	'
2016	372	[1]	'	'
2017	119	[1]	'	'
Later	0	[1]	'	'
Estimated intangible asset amortization expense	$3,044	[1]	$4,010	$6,105
[1]	Estimated amortization expense for the internally developed software is based on costs accumulated as of March 31, 2014. These estimates will change as new costs are incurred and until the software is placed into service in all locations.

Derivative_and_Other_Financial2

Derivative and Other Financial Instruments Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) (Foreign Exchange Contract [Member], Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], Other Assets [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Current Derivative Asset	$0	$3,145
Current Derivative Liability	$169	$644

Derivative_and_Other_Financial3

Derivative and Other Financial Instruments Foreign Currency Contracts (Details) (Foreign Exchange Contract [Member], Fair Value Hedging [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	($1,468)	($14,287)	$5,994
Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	-1,468	-14,287	6,033
General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	$0	$0	($39)

ShortTerm_Borrowing_Arrangemen1

Short-Term Borrowing Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term debt	$212,669	$356,836
Unsued lines of credit	685,598	'
Compensating balance	444	511
Line of Credit [Member]	'	'
Short-term Debt [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term debt, maximum outstanding amount	773,471	647,806
Short-term debt, weighted average interest rate	4.30%	4.30%
Short-term debt	212,669	356,836
Unsued lines of credit	544,869	276,275
Inventory pledged as collateral	17,415	46,246
Compensating balance	444	511
Letter of Credit [Member]	'	'
Short-term Debt [Line Items]	'	'
Unsued lines of credit	15,933	'
Non-US Based [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]	'	'
Short-term Debt [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term debt	$18,598	$81,903

LongTerm_Debt_Senior_Secured_C

Long-Term Debt Senior Secured Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Feb. 13, 2014

Aug. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Feb. 13, 2014

Aug. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Aug. 01, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Aug. 01, 2013

Aug. 02, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Aug. 01, 2013

Aug. 01, 2013

Aug. 01, 2013

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 [Member]

Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 [Member]

10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]

10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]

10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Subordinated Debt [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Cash Tender Offer of Convertible Notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$53,907,000

$60,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$60,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

185.00%

610.00%

'

'

'

170.00%

170.00%

170.00%

170.00%

585.00%

695.00%

750.00%

725.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

303,900,000

'

'

Share-based compensation

3,222,000

4,520,000

2,618,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Reduction in Maximum Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

210,300,000

'

'

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.75%

2.75%

Consolidated total senior debt to working capital ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio

400.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Annual capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Future annual capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, face amount

'

'

'

$55,000,000

$115,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$735,000,000

$735,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.88%

'

'

10.00%

10.00%

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Senior_Notes_Det

Long-Term Debt Senior Notes (Details) (Senior Notes [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 01, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Aug. 04, 2013	Aug. 02, 2013	Aug. 01, 2013
	Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 [Member]	Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 [Member]	10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]	10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]	Maximum [Member]
					Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, face amount	$735,000	$735,000	'	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	9.88%	'	'	10.00%	'
Debt discount (premium), percent	98.00%	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt	$720,300	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, redemption percentage	101.00%	'	105.00%	'	'
Debt Instrument, Additional Special Interest, Annual Rate Increase, Per Year	'	'	'	'	1.00%

LongTerm_Debt_Redemption_of_Ex

Long-Term Debt Redemption of Existing Senior Notes (Details) (Senior Notes [Member], 10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 04, 2013	Aug. 02, 2013
Senior Notes [Member] | 10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Early Repayment of Senior Debt	$635,000	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	'	10.00%
Debt instrument, redemption percentage	105.00%	'
Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest	31,808	'
Payments of Financing Costs	6,095	'
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost	$14,612	'

LongTerm_Debt_Convertible_Seni

Long-Term Debt Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Details) (Convertible Debt [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Feb. 13, 2014	Aug. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2009	Jul. 31, 2009	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 02, 2009	Feb. 13, 2014	Aug. 30, 2013
				5 1/2% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]	5 1/2% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]	5 1/2% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, face amount	$55,000,000	$115,000,000	'	'	'	$100,000,000	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	'	'	'	'	5.50%	5.50%	'	'
Debt instrument, increase, additional borrowings	'	'	'	15,000,000	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, convertible, principal conversion tranche	'	'	1,000,000	1,000,000	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, convertible, conversion ratio (in shares)	'	'	'	198.8862	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price per One Dollar of Principal	1.025	1.03	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest	1,694,000	2,533,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payments of Financing Costs	162,000	412,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Cash Tender Offer of Convertible Notes	'	'	'	'	'	'	$53,907,000	$60,000,000

LongTerm_Debt_Other_Senior_Not

Long-Term Debt Other Senior Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Long-term debt, gross	$1,117,588		$1,194,055		'
Payments of debt issuance costs	22,764		7,372		8,820
Repayments of long-term debt	1,030,256		352,436		403,497
12 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012 [Member]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt instrument, interest rate	'		'		12.75%
9 5/8% Senior Notes Due 2011 [Member]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt instrument, interest rate	'		'		9.63%
7 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt instrument, interest rate	'		'		7.75%
8.5% Senior Notes, Due 2012 [Member]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt instrument, interest rate	'		'		8.50%
Subordinated Debt [Member]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Long-term debt, gross	721,126		619,016		'
Subordinated Debt [Member] | 8.5% Senior Notes, Due 2012 [Member]	'		'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'
Debt instrument, interest rate	9.90%	[1]	'		'
Long-term debt, gross	$721,126	[1]	$0	[1]	'
[1]	Repayment of $721,126 is net of original issue discount of $13,874. Total repayment will be $735,000.

LongTerm_Debt_Convertible_Note

Long-Term Debt Convertible Note Hedge and Warrant Transactions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 02, 2009
	counterparty
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'	'
Number of counterparties	3	'
Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (in dollars per share)	7.3325	5.028
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by warrants or rights (in shares)	45,743,836	'

LongTerm_Debt_Foreign_Seasonal

Long-Term Debt Foreign Seasonal Lines of Credit (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	$674,938		'	'	'	'	$674,938		'	'
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	-1,786		-64	-55,582	-17	55,582	-57,449		-1,195	0
Unsued lines of credit	685,598		'	'	'	'	685,598		'	'
Secured Debt [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	128,879	[1]	'	'	'	'	128,879	[1]	'	'
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	212,669		'	'	'	'	212,669		'	'
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	773,471		'	'	'	'	773,471		'	'
Unsued lines of credit	10,660		'	'	'	'	10,660		'	'
Line of credit facility, amount issued but unfunded	5,273		'	'	'	'	5,273		'	'
Foreign Line of Credit [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Line of credit facility, borrowing period	'		'	'	'	'	'180 days		'	'
Foreign Line of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Line of credit facility, borrowing period	'		'	'	'	'	'270 days		'	'
Long-Term Foreign Line of Credit [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	'		'	'	'	5,173	'		5,173	'
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	'		'	'	'	25,000	'		25,000	'
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	'		'	'	'	'	133		'	'
Long-Term Foreign Line of Credit [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	$7,520		'	'	'	'	$7,520		'	'
[1]	As of March 31, 2014, pursuant to Section 2.1 (A) (iv) of the Credit Agreement, the full $303,879 Revolving Committed Amount was available based on the calculation of the lesser of the Revolving Committed Amount and the Working Capital Amount.

LongTerm_Debt_Dividends_Detail

Long-Term Debt Dividends (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Ratio of EBITDA to Fixed Charges	200.00%

LongTerm_Debt_Summary_of_Debt_

Long-Term Debt Summary of Debt (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Feb. 13, 2014

Aug. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Jul. 02, 2009

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Aug. 01, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Aug. 02, 2013

8.5% Senior Notes, Due 2012 [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Subordinated Debt [Member]

Subordinated Debt [Member]

Subordinated Debt [Member]

Subordinated Debt [Member]

Subordinated Debt [Member]

Subordinated Debt [Member]

Subordinated Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Foreign Seasonal Debt [Member]

Foreign Seasonal Debt [Member]

Long-term Debt [Member]

Long-term Debt [Member]

Notes Payable to Banks [Member]

Notes Payable to Banks [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Letter of Credit [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 [Member]

10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]

10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]

8.5% Senior Notes, Due 2012 [Member]

8.5% Senior Notes, Due 2012 [Member]

5 1/2% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]

5 1/2% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]

5 1/2% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]

Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 [Member]

Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 [Member]

10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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Line of credit facility, amount outstanding

$674,938

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$128,879

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$1,190

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$544,869

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$10,660

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Long-term debt, outstanding

1,117,588

1,194,055

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175,000

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95,000

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721,126

619,016

721,126

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619,016

721,126

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1,093

115,000

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5,173

7,700

3,030

212,669

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356,836

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5,273

4,138

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Debt instrument, interest rate

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8.50%

5.80%

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10.00%

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9.90%

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5.50%

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4.20%

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7.10%

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4.30%

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9.88%

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10.00%

Short-term

212,669

356,836

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Long-term debt current

4,556

6,349

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Long-term debt

900,363

830,870

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Long-term debt, total

904,919

837,219

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Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]

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2013

4,556

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1,093

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3,463

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2014

3,065

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3,065

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2015

378

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378

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2016

175,250

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175,000

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250

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2017

250

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250

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Later

721,420

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721,126

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721,126

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294

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Repayments of long-term debt

1,030,256

352,436

403,497

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Unsued lines of credit

685,598

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Original issue discount

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13,874

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Debt instrument, face amount

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$55,000

$115,000

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$100,000

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$735,000

$735,000

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[1]

As of March 31, 2014, pursuant to Section 2.1 (A) (iv) of the Credit Agreement, the full $303,879 Revolving Committed Amount was available based on the calculation of the lesser of the Revolving Committed Amount and the Working Capital Amount.

[2]

Repayment of $721,126 is net of original issue discount of $13,874. Total repayment will be $735,000.

[3]

Primarily foreign seasonal lines of credit.

[4]

Weighted average rate for the twelve months ended March 31, 2014.

LongTerm_Leases_Details

Long-Term Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Long-Term Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rent expense, operating leases	$23,313	$21,853	$21,359
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	12,224	'	'
2015	9,559	'	'
2016	7,329	'	'
2017	5,499	'	'
2018	5,124	'	'
Remaining	7,797	'	'
Operating Leases, Total	$47,532	'	'

Equity_in_Net_Assets_of_Invest2

Equity in Net Assets of Investee Companies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 26, 2014
				Transcontinental Leaf Tobacco India Private Ltd. (India) [Member]	Siam Tobacco Export Company (Thailand) [Member]	Adams International Ltd. (Thailand) [Member]	Oryantal Tutun Paketleme [Member]	Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]	Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	'	'	'	49.00%	49.00%	49.00%	50.00%	'	49.00%
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Sold	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	51.00%	51.00%
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	$121,001	$125,621	$119,252	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gross profit	11,096	13,888	9,191	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	-1,826	3,341	147	'	'	'	'	'	'
Company's dividends received	843	998	1,480	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	137,518	66,670	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and other assets	59,086	35,177	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	119,452	50,086	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term obligations and other liabilities	8,899	2,811	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest of other shareholders	51,589	24,965	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Company's interest	$49,860	$23,986	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation Summarized Data for Stock Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Stock--Based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Compensation expense for all stock based compensation plans	$3,222	$4,520	$2,618
Tax (expense) benefits for stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Fair value of stock options vested	$2,184	$1,230	$1,477

StockBased_Compensation_Incent

Stock-Based Compensation Incentive Plans (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Incentive plan, awards outstanding	8,327
2007 Incentive Plan [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Incentive plan, maximum shares authorized	13,900
Incentive plan, shares available for grant reduction	1,762
Incentive plan, shares granted	16,281
Incentive plan, shares cancelled	6,137
Incentive plan, shares vested	2,127
incentive plan, shares available for future awards	1,994
Incentive plan, awards outstanding	8,017
Other Incentive Plans [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Incentive plan, awards outstanding	310

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation Stock Option Awards (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at (in years)	'2 years 7 months 21 days	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$3,222	$4,520	$2,618	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	'	3,350	'	'
Award vesting period (in years)	'5 years	'	'	'
Stock option life (in years)	'10 years	'	'	'
Options, grants in period (in shares)	3,350	0	'	'
Grant Price (usd per share)	$3.45	'	'	'
Exercise Price (usd per share)	$6	'	'	'
Annualized Volatility	60.90%	'	'	'
Annual Dividend Rate	0.00%	'	'	'
Risk Free Rate	1.25%	'	'	'
Fair Value	5,423	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at (in shares)	7,010	4,191	'	4,524
Granted (in shares)	3,350	0	'	'
Exercised (in shares)	'	'	-130	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-29	-412	-203	'
Expired (in shares)	-102	-119	'	'
Outstanding at (in shares)	6,879	7,010	4,191	4,524
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2012 (in shares)	6,732	'	'	'
Exercisable at March 31, 2012 (in shares)	3,257	'	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at (usd per share)	$6.05	$6.03	'	$6.05
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (usd per share)	'	'	$6.86	'
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price (usd per share)	$5.71	$5.38	$5.98	'
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price (usd per share)	$6.44	$6.26	'	'
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price (usd per share)	'	$6	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at (usd per share)	$6.05	$6.05	$6.03	$6.05
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2012, Weighted Average Exercise Price (usd per share)	$6.05	'	'	'
Exercisable at March 31 2012, Weighted Average Exercise Price (usd per share)	$6.10	'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at (in years)	'7 years	'	'	'
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2012, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	'6 years 11 months 27 days	'	'	'
Exercisable at March 31, 2012, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)	'6 years 2 months 12 days	'	'	'
Outstanding at, Intrinsic Value	0	'	'	'
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2012, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	0	'	'	'
Exercisable at March 31, 2012, Intrinsic Value	0	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$1,366	$3,203	$907	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period (in years)	'2 years	'	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock option life (in years)	'6 years	'	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period (in years)	'3 years	'	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock option life (in years)	'6 years 6 months	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Unvest

Stock-Based Compensation Unvested Stock Option Awards (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, (in years)	'2 years 7 months 21 days
Unvested Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unvested (in shares)	4,891
Forfeited (in shares)	-10
Vested (in shares)	-1,259
Unvested (in shares)	3,622
Unvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	1.7
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price (usd per share)	1.77
Vested, Weighted Average Exercise Price (usd per share)	1.73
Unvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	1.69
Unvested, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value	8,305
Forfeited, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value	-18
Vested, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value	-2,184
Unvested, Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value	6,103
Unearned compensation	3,244

StockBased_Compensation_Restri

Stock-Based Compensation Restricted Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$3,222	$4,520	$2,618	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period (in years)	'3 years	'	'	'
Balance at (in shares)	167	204	'	256
Granted (in shares)	198	167	146	'
Vested (in shares)	-167	-204	-185	'
Forfeited (in shares)	'	'	-13	'
Balance at (in shares)	198	167	204	256
Balance at, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$2.89	$3.55	'	$3.77
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$3.80	$2.89	$3.27	'
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$2.89	$3.55	$3.60	'
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	'	'	$4.15	'
Balance at, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$3.80	$2.89	$3.55	$3.77
Unearned compensation	267	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$658	$502	$550	'

StockBased_Compensation_Restri1

Stock-Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$3,222	$4,520	$2,618	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period (in years)	'3 years	'	'	'
Balance at (in shares)	434	588	'	889
Granted (in shares)	643	'	'	'
Vested (in shares)	-434	-138	-251	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-18	-16	-50	'
Balance at (in shares)	625	434	588	889
Balance at, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$4.56	$4.51	'	$4.53
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$3.85	'	'	'
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$4.56	$4.39	$4.55	'
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$3.85	$4.37	$4.56	'
Balance at, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$3.85	$4.56	$4.51	$4.53
Unearned compensation	1,764	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$1,100	$815	$1,322	'

StockBased_Compensation_Perfor

Stock-Based Compensation Performance Shares (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2010
				Performance Shares Plan [Member]	Performance Shares Plan [Member]	Performance Shares Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period (in years)	'	'	'	'2 years	'	'
Percentage of compensation granted for goals not reached	'	'	'	0.00%	'	'
Percentage of compensation granted for maximum performance	'	'	'	150.00%	'	'
Balance at (in shares)	'	'	'	0	'	1,177
Forfeited (in shares)	'	'	'	'	-1,177	'
Balance at (in shares)	'	'	'	0	0	1,177
Balance at, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	'	'	'	$0	'	$4.26
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	'	'	'	'	$4.26	'
Shares not vesting due to Performance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	'	$4.54	'	'	'	'
Balance at, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	'	'	'	$0	$0	$4.26
Compensation expense	$3,222	$4,520	$2,618	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Perfor1

Stock-Based Compensation Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Shares not vesting due to Performance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	'	$4.54	'	'
Compensation expense	$3,222	$4,520	$2,618	'
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of compensation granted for goals not reached	0.00%	'	'	'
Percentage of compensation granted for maximum performance	200.00%	'	'	'
Balance at (in shares)	0	1,224	'	1,399
Forfeited (in shares)	-18	-8	-175	'
Shares not vesting due to Performance (in shares)	'	-1,216	'	'
Granted (in shares)	643	'	'	'
Balance at (in shares)	625	0	1,224	1,399
Balance at, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$0	$4.54	'	$4.55
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$3.85	$4.59	$4.59	'
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$3.85	'	'	'
Balance at, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (usd per share)	$3.85	$0	$4.54	$4.55
Compensation expense	'	$98	($161)	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period minimum (in years)	'2 years	'	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Award vesting period minimum (in years)	'3 years	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Accounting_for_Un

Income Taxes Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance at	$7,874	$11,804	'	$9,019
Increase for current year tax positions	2,512	1,661	58	'
Increases (reductions) for prior year tax positions	-111	-1,960	3,030	'
Impact of changes in exchange rates	-123	-131	-303	'
Reductions for settlements	0	-3,500	0	'
Balance at	10,152	7,874	11,804	9,019
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued	-233	-7,851	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest on income taxes accrued	771	822	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties accrued	1,025	1,207	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense, related to settlements	58	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and taxes	11,948	9,902	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, reductions resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations	85	'	'	'
Increase for current year tax positions	381	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefit, Aggregate Increase related to Adoption of New Positions	$2,512	'	'	'
State Jurisdiction [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income tax examination, open tax years	'3 years	'	'	'
State Jurisdiction [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income tax examination, open tax years	'6 years	'	'	'
Non-U.S [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income tax examination, open tax years	'3 years	'	'	'
Non-U.S [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income tax examination, open tax years	'6 years	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Provis

Income Taxes Income Tax Provision (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'
U.S.	($91,290)	($44,731)	($21,923)
Non-U.S.	43,170	95,798	76,081
Income (loss) before income taxes and other items	-48,120	51,067	54,158
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Current, Federal	0	-2,723	0
Current, State	0	0	0
Current, Non-U.S.	22,877	5,999	31,798
Current income tax expense (benefit)	22,877	3,276	31,798
Deferred, Federal	0	3,466	0
Deferred, State	0	0	0
Deferred, Non-U.S.	16,065	21,250	-6,759
Deferred, income tax expense (benefit)	16,065	24,716	-6,759
Total	38,942	27,992	25,039
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Tax expense at U.S. statutory rate	-16,842	17,873	18,955
Effect of non-U.S. income taxes	4,209	-1,921	-4,712
Change in valuation allowance	23,732	26,598	1,617
Increase (decrease) in reserves for uncertain tax positions	2,046	-11,781	3,452
Exchange effects and currency translation	26,885	-1,482	3,958
Permanent items	-1,088	-1,295	1,769
Total	$38,942	$27,992	$25,039

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Taxes_De

Income Taxes Deferred Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities, Intangible assets	$7,048	$7,764
Deferred tax liabilities, Fixed assets	5,608	7,192
Total deferred tax liabilities	12,656	14,956
Deferred tax assets, Reserves and accruals	-35,747	-44,030
Deferred tax assets, Tax credits	-52,624	-52,965
Deferred tax assets, Tax loss carryforwards	-115,280	-84,188
Deferred tax assets, Derivative transactions	-1,567	-5,947
Deferred tax assets, Postretirement and other benefits	-31,040	-35,858
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses	-1,522	-9,208
Deferred tax assets, Other	-3,097	-12,279
Gross deferred tax assets	-240,877	-244,475
Valuation allowance	188,752	168,489
Total deferred tax assets	-52,125	-75,986
Net deferred tax asset	39,469	61,030
Current asset	-10,013	-16,776
Non-current asset	-40,927	-56,045
Non-current liability	5,788	6,396
Decrease in deferred taxes assets for certain adjustments	5,494	'
Change in valuation allowance	20,263	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, foreign	90,950	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, domestic	239,576	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, state and local	360,222	'
Deferred tax assets, tax credit carryforwards, foreign	48,811	'
Foreign repatriated earnings	408,424	396,971
Non-U.S [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration Within Five Years	42,804	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration	21,588	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, not subject to expiration	26,558	'
U.S. [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration Within Five Years	64,026	'
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration	296,195	'
Current Asset [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Current asset	-10,013	-16,776
Current Liability [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Current liability	5,682	5,395
Noncurrent Asset [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Non-current asset	-40,926	-56,045
Noncurrent Liability [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Non-current liability	5,788	6,396
Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Change in valuation allowance	33	'
Adjustments in Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Change in valuation allowance	($3,489)	'

Employee_Benefits_A_Reconcilia

Employee Benefits A Reconciliation of Benefit Obligations (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Malawi [Member]

Malawi [Member]

Pension Plan Termination Effects [Member]

Pension Plan Termination Effects [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring charges

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,261

$1,261,000

Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Benefit obligation, beginning

'

'

'

107,492,000

104,686,000

'

70,684,000

61,565,000

'

'

'

'

'

Service cost

'

'

'

1,839,000

1,752,000

1,807,000

282,000

288,000

362,000

'

'

'

'

Interest cost

'

'

'

3,956,000

4,289,000

4,782,000

2,820,000

3,046,000

3,410,000

'

'

'

'

Plan amendments

'

'

'

0

0

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

Plan curtailments

'

'

'

0

0

'

0

0

'

4,989,000

'

'

'

Actuarial losses

'

'

'

-5,090,000

5,319,000

'

-3,184,000

11,726,000

'

'

'

'

'

Settlements/special termination benefits

'

'

'

-4,223,000

0

'

1,226,000

-376,000

'

'

'

'

'

Effects of currency translation

'

'

'

0

0

'

2,754,000

-1,920,000

'

'

'

'

'

Benefits paid

'

'

'

-5,163,000

-8,554,000

'

-7,735,000

-3,645,000

'

'

'

'

'

Benefit obligation, ending

'

'

'

98,811,000

107,492,000

104,686,000

66,847,000

70,684,000

61,565,000

'

'

'

'

Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of plan assets, beginning

'

'

'

45,242,000

45,087,000

'

45,603,000

42,831,000

'

'

'

'

'

Actual return on plan assets

'

'

'

4,121,000

3,299,000

'

3,433,000

4,234,000

'

'

'

'

'

Employer contributions

4,435,000

5,056,000

4,705,000

4,620,000

5,410,000

'

8,193,000

3,963,000

'

'

'

'

'

Plan settlements

'

'

'

-4,223,000

0

'

0

-420,000

'

'

'

'

'

Effects of currency translation

'

'

'

0

0

'

2,639,000

-1,360,000

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of plan assets, ending

'

'

'

44,597,000

45,242,000

45,087,000

52,133,000

45,603,000

42,831,000

'

'

'

'

Net amount recognized

'

'

'

54,214,000

62,250,000

'

14,714,000

25,081,000

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued current benefit liability recorded in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

'

'

'

-3,083,000

-3,057,000

'

-1,175,000

-2,517,000

'

'

4,172,000

'

'

Accrued noncurrent benefit liability recorded in Pension, Postretirement and Other Long-Term Liabilities

($81,415,000)

($102,713,000)

'

$51,131,000

$59,193,000

'

$13,539,000

$22,564,000

'

'

'

'

'

Employee_Benefits_Pension_Obli

Employee Benefits Pension Obligations for all Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	$98,811	$107,492
Accumulated benefit obligation	95,968	104,087
Fair value of plan assets	44,597	45,242
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	66,847	70,684
Accumulated benefit obligation	65,750	68,361
Fair value of plan assets	$52,133	$45,603

Employee_Benefits_Net_Periodic

Employee Benefits Net Periodic Pension Costs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	$1,839	$1,752	$1,807
Interest cost	3,956	4,289	4,782
Expected return on plan assets	-3,078	-3,313	-3,663
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	1,808	1,509	914
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	195	204	88
Curtailment loss (gain)	0	0	0
Special termination benefits	0	0	0
Effects of settlement	1,049	0	0
Net periodic pension cost	5,769	4,441	3,928
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	282	288	362
Interest cost	2,820	3,046	3,410
Expected return on plan assets	-3,112	-2,945	-2,859
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	1,262	479	247
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	5	16	16
Curtailment loss (gain)	70	-27	-4,989
Special termination benefits	1,226	45	956
Effects of settlement	0	0	0
Net periodic pension cost	$2,553	$902	($2,857)

Employee_Benefits_Amounts_Show

Employee Benefits Amounts Showing in Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Prior service credit (cost)	($453)	$945
Net actuarial losses	-46,968	-61,679
Deferred taxes	10,960	11,266
Balance at	-49,468	'
Prior service credit (cost)	-1,398	'
Net actuarial losses	14,711	'
Deferred taxes	-306	'
Total change	13,007	'
Balance at	-36,461	'
U.S. and Non-U.S. Pension [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Prior service credit (cost)	-1,917	-2,191
Net actuarial losses	-42,092	-55,033
Deferred taxes	11,551	11,708
Balance at	-45,516	'
Prior service credit (cost)	274	'
Net actuarial losses	12,941	'
Deferred taxes	-157	'
Total change	13,058	'
Balance at	-32,458	'
U.S. and Non-U.S. Post-retirement [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Prior service credit (cost)	1,464	3,136
Net actuarial losses	-4,876	-6,646
Deferred taxes	-591	-442
Balance at	-3,952	'
Prior service credit (cost)	-1,672	'
Net actuarial losses	1,770	'
Deferred taxes	-149	'
Total change	-51	'
Balance at	($4,003)	'

Employee_Benefits_Weighted_Ave

Employee Benefits Weighted Average Assumptions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Period of projection (in years)	'10 years	'	'
Discount rate	11.13%	9.00%	'
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year	($1,632)	'	'
Discount rate	3.86%	4.30%	5.20%
Rate of increase in future compensation	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.25%	7.75%	8.00%
Discount rate	4.20%	3.86%	'
Rate of increase in future compensation	4.50%	4.00%	'
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year	($790)	'	'
Discount rate	4.31%	5.22%	6.21%
Rate of increase in future compensation	4.36%	4.45%	4.96%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.56%	6.93%	6.94%
Discount rate	4.30%	4.31%	'
Rate of increase in future compensation	3.94%	4.36%	'

Employee_Benefits_Plan_Assets_

Employee Benefits Plan Assets (Details)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Cash and cash equivalents [Member]

Equity securities [Member]

Debt securities [Member]

Real estate and other investments [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]

Cash and cash equivalents [Member]

Cash and cash equivalents [Member]

Equity securities [Member]

Equity securities [Member]

Debt securities [Member]

Debt securities [Member]

Real estate and other investments [Member]

Real estate and other investments [Member]

Cash and cash equivalents [Member]

Cash and cash equivalents [Member]

Equity securities [Member]

Equity securities [Member]

Debt securities [Member]

Debt securities [Member]

Real estate and other investments [Member]

Real estate and other investments [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Plan asset allocations

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

100.00%

4.10%

2.30%

35.80%

35.90%

22.50%

22.20%

37.60%

39.60%

100.00%

100.00%

1.20%

2.00%

62.00%

61.10%

30.80%

31.10%

6.00%

5.80%

Target plan asset allocations

100.00%

0.00%

37.00%

24.00%

39.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee_Benefits_Fair_Value_o

Employee Benefits Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,265	$445
U. S. equities	8,227	8,403
International equities	7,747	7,827
International fixed income funds	1,643	1,614
U. S. fixed income funds	8,393	8,492
Diversified funds	12,656	12,935
Real estate equities	0	0
Total Assets	39,931	39,716
U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	554	583
U. S. equities	0	0
International equities	0	0
International fixed income funds	0	0
U. S. fixed income funds	0	0
Diversified funds	0	0
Real estate equities	0	0
Total Assets	554	583
U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
U. S. equities	0	0
International equities	0	0
International fixed income funds	0	0
U. S. fixed income funds	0	0
Diversified funds	99	165
Real estate equities	4,020	4,801
Total Assets	4,119	4,966
U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Total Assets / Liabilities, at Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,819	1,028
U. S. equities	8,227	8,403
International equities	7,747	7,827
International fixed income funds	1,643	1,614
U. S. fixed income funds	8,393	8,492
Diversified funds	12,755	13,100
Real estate equities	4,020	4,801
Total Assets	44,604	45,265
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	649	917
U. S. equities	8,160	7,453
International equities	4,598	3,943
Global equity funds	0	0
International fixed income funds	2,725	2,716
U. S. fixed income funds	0	0
Global fixed income funds	1,287	1,132
Diversified funds	1,991	1,782
Real estate equities	1,159	857
Total Assets	20,569	18,800
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
U. S. equities	0	0
International equities	9,699	8,131
Global equity funds	9,913	8,431
International fixed income funds	0	0
U. S. fixed income funds	7,491	6,590
Global fixed income funds	4,575	3,779
Diversified funds	0	0
Real estate equities	0	0
Total Assets	31,678	26,931
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
U. S. equities	0	0
International equities	0	0
Global equity funds	0	0
International fixed income funds	0	0
U. S. fixed income funds	0	0
Global fixed income funds	0	0
Diversified funds	0	0
Real estate equities	0	0
Total Assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Total Assets / Liabilities, at Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	649	917
U. S. equities	8,160	7,453
International equities	14,297	12,074
Global equity funds	9,913	8,431
International fixed income funds	2,725	2,716
U. S. fixed income funds	7,491	6,590
Global fixed income funds	5,862	4,911
Diversified funds	1,991	1,782
Real estate equities	1,159	857
Total Assets	$52,247	$45,731

Employee_Benefits_Fair_Value_U

Employee Benefits Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning	$45,242	$45,087
Total gains (losses) (unrealized/realized)	4,121	3,299
Exchange rate changes	0	0
Fair value of plan assets, ending	44,597	45,242
U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning	4,966	4,740
Total gains (losses) (unrealized/realized)	431	336
Purchases, sales and settlements net	-1,278	-110
Exchange rate changes	'	0
Fair value of plan assets, ending	4,119	4,966
U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Diversified funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning	165	270
Total gains (losses) (unrealized/realized)	12	5
Purchases, sales and settlements net	-78	-110
Exchange rate changes	'	0
Fair value of plan assets, ending	99	165
U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Real estate funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning	4,801	4,470
Total gains (losses) (unrealized/realized)	419	331
Purchases, sales and settlements net	-1,200	0
Exchange rate changes	'	0
Fair value of plan assets, ending	4,020	4,801
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning	45,603	42,831
Total gains (losses) (unrealized/realized)	3,433	4,234
Exchange rate changes	2,639	-1,360
Fair value of plan assets, ending	52,133	45,603
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning	0	2,244
Total gains (losses) (unrealized/realized)	0	255
Purchases, sales and settlements net	0	-2,387
Exchange rate changes	'	-112
Fair value of plan assets, ending	0	0
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member] | Diversified funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning	0	2,244
Total gains (losses) (unrealized/realized)	0	255
Purchases, sales and settlements net	0	-2,387
Exchange rate changes	'	-112
Fair value of plan assets, ending	$0	$0

Employee_Benefits_Cash_Flows_D

Employee Benefits Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated future employer contributions in 2015	$797	'	'
Employer contributions	4,435	5,056	4,705
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated future employer contributions in 2015	5,730	'	'
2015	8,476	'	'
2016	7,531	'	'
2017	7,518	'	'
2018	7,444	'	'
2019	7,613	'	'
Years 2020-2024	38,621	'	'
Employer contributions	4,620	5,410	'
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated future employer contributions in 2015	3,899	'	'
2015	3,387	'	'
2016	2,939	'	'
2017	2,975	'	'
2018	3,046	'	'
2019	3,491	'	'
Years 2020-2024	17,247	'	'
Employer contributions	8,193	3,963	'
U.S. Plans, Other Benfits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
2015	671	'	'
2016	660	'	'
2017	658	'	'
2018	642	'	'
2019	630	'	'
Years 2020-2024	2,930	'	'
Employer contributions	899	1,130	'
Non-U.S. Plans, Other Benfits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
2015	126	'	'
2016	124	'	'
2017	120	'	'
2018	113	'	'
2019	105	'	'
Years 2020-2024	361	'	'
Employer contributions	$117	$148	'

Employee_Benefits_Postretireme

Employee Benefits Postretirement Health and Life Insurance Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	11.13%	9.00%	'
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.88%	7.88%	'
Ultimate trend rate	7.88%	7.88%	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Employer contributions	$4,435	$5,056	$4,705
Pension, postretirement and other long-term liabilities	81,415	102,713	'
Estimated future employer contributions in 2015	797	'	'
U.S. and Non-U.S. Post-retirement [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Credits, Amounts that will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	1,212	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses, Amounts that will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	444	'	'
U.S. Plans, Other Benfits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation, beginning	9,995	10,262	'
Service cost	60	57	68
Interest cost	375	434	481
Effects of currency translation	0	0	'
Actuarial losses (gains)	-804	372	'
Benefits paid	-899	-1,130	'
Benefit obligation, ending	8,727	9,995	10,262
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning	0	0	'
Employer contributions	899	1,130	'
Benefits paid	-899	-1,130	'
Fair value of plan assets, ending	0	0	0
Net amount recognized	-8,727	-9,995	'
Accrued current benefit liability recorded in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	-671	-750	'
Pension, postretirement and other long-term liabilities	-8,056	-9,245	'
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	-1,622	-1,622	-1,622
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	474	460	407
Net periodic pension cost	-713	-671	-666
Other Postretirement Benefit Expense	19	'	'
Non-U.S. Plans, Other Benfits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation, beginning	2,217	2,124	'
Service cost	6	5	4
Interest cost	173	175	173
Effects of currency translation	-217	-188	'
Actuarial losses (gains)	-426	249	'
Benefits paid	-117	-148	'
Benefit obligation, ending	1,636	2,217	2,124
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning	0	0	'
Employer contributions	117	148	'
Benefits paid	-117	-148	'
Fair value of plan assets, ending	0	0	0
Net amount recognized	-1,636	-2,217	'
Accrued current benefit liability recorded in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	-126	-136	'
Pension, postretirement and other long-term liabilities	-1,510	-2,081	'
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	-16	-18	-21
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses	15	6	-1
Net periodic pension cost	$178	$168	$155

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
	segment
	country
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of countries, tabacco is purchased in	35
Number of countries, tobacco is shipped to	90
Number of reportable segments	1

Segment_Information_Analysis_o

Segment Information Analysis of Segment Information (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sales and other operating revenues

$615,839

$654,550

$700,680

$383,887

$610,524

$699,111

$576,411

$357,770

'

$2,354,956

$2,243,816

$2,150,767

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

119,059

160,272

154,813

Debt retirement expense

1,786

64

55,582

17

'

'

'

'

-55,582

57,449

1,195

0

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

116,798

114,557

106,804

Interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,068

6,547

6,149

Income before income taxes and other items

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-48,120

51,067

54,158

Segment assets

1,775,287

'

'

'

1,911,579

'

'

'

1,911,579

1,775,287

1,911,579

1,949,845

Trade and other receivables, net

176,459

'

'

'

224,222

'

'

'

224,222

176,459

224,222

303,090

Goodwill

2,794

[1]

'

'

'

2,794

[1]

'

'

'

2,794

[1]

2,794

[1]

2,794

[1]

2,794

[1]

Equity in net assets of investee companies:

49,860

'

'

'

23,986

'

'

'

23,986

49,860

23,986

23,346

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

32,427

33,811

33,143

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,755

42,803

42,347

South America [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sales and other operating revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

743,811

684,865

622,923

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

60,539

69,565

47,630

Segment assets

457,585

'

'

'

616,946

'

'

'

616,946

457,585

616,946

534,169

Trade and other receivables, net

26,752

'

'

'

35,627

'

'

'

35,627

26,752

35,627

57,223

Equity in net assets of investee companies:

19,161

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

19,161

0

0

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,946

12,107

11,242

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,789

5,038

15,655

Value Added Services [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sales and other operating revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

123,866

130,382

155,928

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,457

15,157

20,666

Segment assets

194,562

'

'

'

197,959

'

'

'

197,959

194,562

197,959

118,138

Trade and other receivables, net

12,263

'

'

'

15,129

'

'

'

15,129

12,263

15,129

20,408

Goodwill

1,202

'

'

'

1,202

'

'

'

1,202

1,202

1,202

1,202

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,986

1,306

824

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

415

4,048

4,030

Other Regions [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sales and other operating revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,487,279

1,428,569

1,371,916

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47,063

75,550

86,517

Segment assets

1,123,140

'

'

'

1,096,674

'

'

'

1,096,674

1,123,140

1,096,674

1,297,538

Trade and other receivables, net

137,444

'

'

'

173,466

'

'

'

173,466

137,444

173,466

225,459

Goodwill

1,592

'

'

'

1,592

'

'

'

1,592

1,592

1,592

1,592

Equity in net assets of investee companies:

30,699

'

'

'

23,986

'

'

'

23,986

30,699

23,986

23,346

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,495

20,398

21,077

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$24,551

$33,717

$22,662

[1]

For the year ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the warrants were not assumed exercised because the exercise price was more than the average price for the period.

Segment_Information_Geographic

Segment Information Geographical Locations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and Other Operating Revenues:	$615,839	$654,550	$700,680	$383,887	$610,524	$699,111	$576,411	$357,770	$2,354,956	$2,243,816	$2,150,767
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	261,246	'	'	'	270,978	'	'	'	261,246	270,978	259,679
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and Other Operating Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	467,111	423,617	428,039
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	53,517	'	'	'	45,213	'	'	'	53,517	45,213	37,658
Belgium [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and Other Operating Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	125,377	185,668	221,295
China [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and Other Operating Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	401,480	308,935	207,086
Russia [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and Other Operating Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	125,093	147,283	92,201
Germany [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and Other Operating Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	130,163	93,990	98,642
Indonesia [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and Other Operating Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	58,919	109,983	72,411
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sales and Other Operating Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,046,813	974,340	1,031,093
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	10,490	'	'	'	10,641	'	'	'	10,490	10,641	4,070
Brazil [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	92,142	'	'	'	99,492	'	'	'	92,142	99,492	104,882
Turkey [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	18,310	'	'	'	25,666	'	'	'	18,310	25,666	26,362
Malawi [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	27,227	'	'	'	28,683	'	'	'	27,227	28,683	27,918
Tanzania [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	24,979	'	'	'	24,568	'	'	'	24,979	24,568	22,490
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	19,711	'	'	'	20,370	'	'	'	19,711	20,370	18,910
Argentina [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	7,325	'	'	'	7,909	'	'	'	7,325	7,909	8,071
Asia [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net:	$7,545	'	'	'	$8,436	'	'	'	$7,545	$8,436	$9,318

Foreign_Currency_Translation_D

Foreign Currency Translation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Foreign Currency Translation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loss on foreign currency transactions	$12,286	$5,662	$8,810

Contingencies_and_Other_Inform1

Contingencies and Other Information (Details)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2014	Nov. 11, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Oct. 26, 2007	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
	Plaintiff	EUR (€)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Brazilian State of Parana [Member]	Brazilian State of Parana [Member]	Brazil State of Rio Grande do Sul and the State of Santa Catarina [Member]	IPI Credit Bonus [Member]
							Tax Assessment [Member]	Tax Assessment [Member]	Tax Assessment [Member]	USD ($)
							USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss	'	'	'	'	'	'	$15,468	$5,821	$11,894	'
Non-cash benefit of excise tax used to offset taxes payable	'	'	24,142	0	24,142	0	'	'	'	'
Gain contingency, unrecorded amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	94,316
Fines related to litigation settlement	'	€ 48	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss contingency, number of plaintiffs	67	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Sale_of_Receivables_Details

Sale of Receivables (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Feb. 29, 2012

Mar. 28, 2013

Sep. 28, 2011

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

program

Asset-backed Securities Program Number One [Member]

Asset-backed Securities Program Number One [Member]

Asset-backed Securities Program Number One [Member]

Asset-backed Securities Program Number One [Member]

Asset Backed Securities Program Number Two [Member]

Asset Backed Securities Program Number Two [Member]

Other Income (Expense) [Member]

Other Income (Expense) [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Derecognized Assets, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of accounts receivable securitiztion programs

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Receivables sold, face value discounted, percentage

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Trade receivables sold, maximum amount

'

'

$250,000

'

'

$125,000

$100,000

$35,000

'

'

'

'

Trade receivables sold, limit increasing fees

'

'

1,675

2,100

1,545

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Service fee percentage

'

'

0.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Trade and other receivables reduced by net settlement

16,575

12,316

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Servicing liability, cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

184

0

'

'

Servicing liability reduced during period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

281

0

Receivables outstanding in facility as of March 31:

204,364

156,633

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Beneficial interest as of March 31

35,559

31,992

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Servicing Liability as of March 31

69

166

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash purchase price

801,480

643,399

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred purchase price

268,650

287,027

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Service fees

572

644

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash proceeds for the twelve months ended March 31: Total

1,070,702

931,070

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Trade receivables sold, cost for entering program

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,220

'

'

'

Fair_Value_Measurements_LongTe

Fair Value Measurements Long-Term Debt Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$904,919	$837,219
Estimate of Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$919,435	$877,869

Fair_Value_Measurements_Textua

Fair Value Measurements Textuals (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 10 Percent Adverse Change in Other Assumption	$148
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 20 Percent Adverse Change in Other Assumption	297
Guarantees [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 10 Percent Adverse Change in Other Assumption	537
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 20 Percent Adverse Change in Other Assumption	1,074
Guarantees of Unconsolidated Subsidiary [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 10 Percent Adverse Change in Other Assumption	385
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value, Transferor's Interests in Transferred Financial Assets, Impact of 20 Percent Adverse Change in Other Assumption	$763

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative financial	$0	$3,145
Securitized beneficial interests	0	0
Total Assets	0	3,145
Guarantees	0	0
Derivative Liabilities	169	644
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	169	644
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative financial	0	0
Securitized beneficial interests	35,559	31,992
Total Assets	35,559	31,992
Guarantees	7,344	6,367
Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	7,344	6,367
Total Assets / Liabilities, at Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative financial	0	3,145
Securitized beneficial interests	35,559	31,992
Total Assets	35,559	35,137
Guarantees	7,344	6,367
Derivative Liabilities	169	644
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$7,513	$7,011

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis Level 3 (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at	$31,992	'
Balance at	35,559	31,992
Fair value, assets measured on recurring basis, change in unrealized gain (loss) included in other income	1,572	1,538
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at	31,992	25,864
Issuance of guarantees/sales of receivables	287,432	286,265
Settlements	-278,990	-275,397
Changes in anticipated loss rate	0	0
Losses recognized in earnings	-4,875	-4,740
Balance at	35,559	31,992
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Guarantees [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at	6,367	5,265
Issuance of guarantees/sales of receivables	11,013	11,116
Settlements	-9,740	-10,014
Changes in anticipated loss rate	0	0
Losses recognized in earnings	-296	0
Balance at	$7,344	$6,367

Fair_Value_Measurements_Inform

Fair Value Measurements Information About Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Unobservable Inputs	35,559	31,992
Guarantees of Farmers [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Unobservable Inputs	1,211	5,119
Guarantees of Unconsolidated Subsidiary [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Unobservable Inputs	1,976	1,248
Historical Loss Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Guarantees of Farmers [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Unobservable Input, Historical Loss	4.53%	8.00%
Historical Loss Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Guarantees of Farmers [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Unobservable Input, Historical Loss	8.00%	9.10%
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Guarantees of Farmers [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Unobservable Inputs	4,157	'
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Guarantees of Unconsolidated Subsidiary [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Unobservable Input, Market Interest Rate	12.00%	12.00%
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Unobservable Input, Securitized Market Rate	2.74%	2.32%
Unobservable Input, Payment Speed	'62 days 2 hours 24 minutes	'80 days
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Guarantees of Farmers [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Unobservable Input, Historical Loss	17.42%	'
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Unobservable Input, Securitized Market Rate	3.86%	3.48%
Unobservable Input, Payment Speed	'105 days 2 hours 24 minutes	'138 days
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Guarantees of Farmers [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Unobservable Input, Historical Loss	43.50%	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accounts Receivable	$44,869	$55,696	'
Accounts Payable	63,384	26,084	'
Purchases	$258,169	$240,635	$210,113

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Aug. 04, 2013

Aug. 01, 2013

Aug. 02, 2013

Feb. 13, 2014

Aug. 30, 2013

Feb. 13, 2014

Aug. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jul. 02, 2009

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 26, 2014

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]

Brazilian Subsidiary [Member]

10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]

10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]

10% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

5 1/2% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]

5 1/2% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 [Member]

Debt instrument, interest rate

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10.00%

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5.50%

5.50%

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Sales and other operating revenues

$615,839

$654,550

$700,680

$383,887

$610,524

$699,111

$576,411

$357,770

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$2,354,956

$2,243,816

$2,150,767

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Gross profit

43,722

83,841

83,970

28,494

73,591

83,129

86,963

41,563

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240,027

285,246

287,652

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Debt retirement expense

1,786

64

55,582

17

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-55,582

57,449

1,195

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Early Repayment of Senior Debt

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635,000

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Other Income (Expense)

19,112

-1,627

-499

1,244

22,365

-297

-1,157

-190

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18,230

20,721

15,725

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20,369

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Net income (loss)

-17,200

13,017

-46,086

-36,733

15,399

21,272

18,313

-30,272

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-87,002

24,712

29,191

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Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

-98

-270

-104

129

331

-48

-55

471

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-343

699

-260

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Net income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.

-17,102

13,287

-45,982

-36,862

15,068

21,320

18,368

-30,743

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-86,659

24,013

29,451

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Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc. (1)

($0.19)

[1]

$0.15

[1]

($0.53)

[1]

($0.42)

[1]

$0.17

[1]

$0.24

[1]

$0.21

[1]

($0.35)

[1]

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($0.99)

[1]

$0.27

[1]

$0.34

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Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc. (1)

($0.19)

[1]

$0.14

[1]

($0.53)

[1]

($0.42)

[1]

$0.15

[1]

$0.20

[1]

$0.18

[1]

($0.35)

[1]

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[1]

$0.25

[1]

$0.30

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Market price

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$3.10

$3.25

$4.23

$3.99

$4.07

$3.71

$3.66

$3.90

$4.23

$4.07

$2.41

$2.81

$2.79

$3.41

$3.36

$2.96

$2.75

$2.64

$2.41

$2.64

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Debt Instrument, Cash Tender Offer of Convertible Notes

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60,000

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53,907

60,000

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Debt instrument, face amount

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55,000

115,000

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100,000

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Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Sold

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51.00%

51.00%

Non-cash benefit of excise tax used to offset taxes payable

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$24,142

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$0

$24,142

$0

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[1]

Does not add due to quarterly change in average shares outstanding

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012		Mar. 31, 2010
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Charged to Costs and Expenses	$551		($163)		$221		'
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]	'		'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Period	3,370		3,878		'		3,732
Charged to Costs and Expenses	551		-163		221		'
Charged to Other Accounts ‑Describe	0		0		0		'
Deductions -Describe	503	[1]	345	[1]	75	[1]	'
Balance at End of Period	$3,418		$3,370		$3,878		$3,732
[1]	Currency translation and direct write off.

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

30-May-14

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Subsequent Event [Line Items]

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Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio

170.00%

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610.00%

185.00%

585.00%

695.00%

750.00%

725.00%

170.00%

170.00%

170.00%

170.00%

Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Amount Permitted

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$200,000

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