Pyxus International (PYYX) 10-Q 5 Aug 14 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 05, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ALLIANCE ONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000939930	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--03-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	88,313,899
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2015	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$126,199	$234,742	$148,804
Trade and other receivables, net	186,860	176,459	197,061
Accounts receivable, related parties	76,672	44,869	108,898
Inventories	1,014,413	760,607	1,134,403
Advances to tobacco suppliers	58,563	49,598	102,567
Recoverable income taxes	5,991	4,789	7,527
Current deferred taxes	13,376	10,013	21,838
Prepaid expenses	34,213	27,667	39,781
Other current assets	14,074	12,053	20,548
Total current assets	1,530,361	1,320,797	1,781,427
Other assets	'	'	'
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	50,927	50,876	23,964
Goodwill and other intangible assets	34,235	34,725	30,269
Long-term recoverable income taxes	5,644	5,423	0
Deferred income taxes	40,878	40,927	51,857
Other deferred charges	19,711	19,038	10,992
Other noncurrent assets	39,015	42,255	46,478
Total other assets	190,410	193,244	163,560
Property, plant and equipment, net	258,613	261,246	268,765
Total assets	1,979,384	1,775,287	2,213,752
Current liabilities	'	'	'
Notes payable to banks	541,199	212,669	634,671
Accounts payable	89,054	115,177	92,548
Due to related parties	8,824	63,384	12,893
Advances from customers	40,889	22,133	68,035
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	105,518	72,694	109,549
Income taxes	9,619	10,784	7,410
Long-term debt current	4,329	4,556	6,350
Total current liabilities	799,432	501,397	931,456
Noncurrent liabilities	'	'	'
Long-term debt	825,423	900,363	861,403
Deferred income taxes	5,752	5,788	6,397
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits	9,526	9,436	8,315
Pension, postretirement and other long-term liabilities	79,719	81,415	99,078
Total noncurrent liabilities	920,420	997,002	975,193
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'	'
Common stock-no par value:	'	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000	250,000	250,000
Common stock, shares, issued	96,167	96,012	95,494
Issued shares	466,267	465,682	461,448
Retained deficit	-172,606	-153,988	-104,191
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-37,479	-38,101	-53,921
Total stockholders' equity of Alliance One International, Inc.	256,182	273,593	303,336
Noncontrolling interests	3,350	3,295	3,767
Total equity	259,532	276,888	307,103
Liabilities and Equity	$1,979,384	$1,775,287	$2,213,752

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues	$249,017	$383,887
Cost of goods and services sold	213,913	355,393
Gross profit	35,104	28,494
Selling, general and administrative expenses	31,325	35,491
Other income	800	1,244
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	0	2,196
Operating income (loss)	4,579	-7,949
Debt retirement expense	0	17
Interest expense (includes debt amortization of $1,552 and $2,511 for the three months in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	26,922	28,843
Interest income	1,351	1,986
Loss before income taxes and other items	-20,992	-34,823
Income tax expense (benefit)	-2,914	868
Equity in net loss of investee companies	-485	-1,042
Net loss	-18,563	-36,733
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	55	129
Net loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	($18,618)	($36,862)
Loss per share:	'	'
Basic	($0.21)	($0.42)
Diluted	($0.21)	($0.42)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	'	'
Basic	87,991	87,473
Diluted	87,991	87,473

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Debt amortization	$1,552	$2,511

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'
Net loss	($18,563)	($36,733)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'
Currency translation adjustment	208	749
Defined benefit pension amounts reclassified to income	414	522
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	622	1,271
Total comprehensive loss	-17,941	-35,462
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	55	129
Comprehensive loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	($17,996)	($35,591)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Operating activities	'	'
Net loss	($18,563)	($36,733)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	7,500	8,689
Debt amortization/interest	1,889	3,550
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions	-331	9,972
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	0	2,196
Stock-based compensation	750	705
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	-339,591	-227,805
Other, net	175	1,034
Net cash used by operating activities	-348,171	-238,392
Investing activities	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-8,052	-7,471
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	409	492
Restricted cash	-1,114	-283
Other, net	-719	-184
Net cash used by investing activities	-9,476	-7,446
Financing activities	'	'
Net proceeds from short-term borrowings	329,572	275,751
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	105,000
Repayment of long-term borrowings	-75,489	-75,495
Debt issuance cost	-4,125	-1,682
Other, net	0	-16
Net cash provided by financing activities	249,958	303,558
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-854	-942
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-108,543	56,778
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	234,742	92,026
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	126,199	148,804
Other information:	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes	2,638	1,915
Cash paid for interest	5,380	6,378
Cash received from interest	($1,276)	($3,521)

Condensed_Statements_of_Consol

Condensed Statements of Consoldiated Stockholders Equity (USD $)	Common Stock	Retained Deficit	Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]	Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest	Total
In Thousands
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2013	$460,914	($67,329)	($5,724)	($49,468)	$3,638	$342,031
Net income (loss)	'	-36,862	'	'	129	-36,733
Stock-based compensation	534	'	'	'	'	534
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	'	'	749	522	'	1,271
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2013	461,448	-104,191	-4,975	-48,946	3,767	307,103
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2014	465,682	-153,988	-1,640	-36,461	3,295	276,888
Net income (loss)	'	-18,618	'	'	55	-18,563
Stock-based compensation	585	'	'	'	'	585
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	'	'	208	414	'	622
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$466,267	($172,606)	($1,432)	($36,047)	$3,350	$259,532

1_Basis_of_Presentation_and_Si

1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Because of the seasonal nature of the Company’s business, the results of operations for any fiscal quarter will not necessarily be indicative of results to be expected for other quarters or a full fiscal year.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operation and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented have been included.  Included in Operating Income (Loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2013 is a pretax charge of approximately $11,000 primarily resulting from reducing the estimate for recoveries of advances to tobacco suppliers in Zambia.  The unaudited information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.
	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 June 30, 2014 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows do not include the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of this subsidiary which were included in the June 30, 2013 financial statements.
	Taxes Collected from Customers
	Certain subsidiaries are subject to value added taxes on local sales.  These amounts have been included in sales and cost of sales and were $6,241 and $7,531 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Other Deferred Charges
	Other deferred charges are primarily deferred financing costs that are amortized over the life of the debt.
	New Accounting Standards
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	On April 1, 2014, the Company adopted 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. Companies are required to report an unrecognized tax benefit 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.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance had no material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting guidance that outlines a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue from contracts with customers. The primary objective of this accounting guidance is to recognize revenue that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company on April 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance and it may have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

2_Income_Taxes

2. Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
	As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits totaled $10,188, all of which would impact the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized.
	The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  As of June 30, 2014, accrued interest and penalties totaled $807 and $1,039 respectively.
	The Company expects to continue accruing interest expense related to the unrecognized tax benefits described above.  Additionally, the Company may be subject to fluctuations in the unrecognized tax liability due to currency exchange rate movements.
	The Company does not foresee any reasonably possible changes in the unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months but acknowledges 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 has 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 June 30, 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.
	Provision for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	The effective tax rate used for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was 13.9% compared to (2.5)% for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  The effective tax rates for these periods are based on the current estimate of full year results including the effect of taxes related to discrete events which are recorded in the interim period in which they occur.  The Company expects the tax rate for the year ended March 31, 2015 to be 44.1% after absorption of discrete items.
	For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded a discrete event adjustment benefit of $1,410, bringing the effective tax rate estimated for the three months of 7.2% to 13.9%.  This discrete event adjustment benefit relates primarily to net exchange losses on income tax accounts and net exchange gains related to liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits.  For the three months ended June 30, 2013 , the Company recorded a discrete event adjustment expense of $5,610, bringing the effective tax rate estimated for the three months of 13.6% to (2.5)%.  This discrete event adjustment expense relates primarily to net exchange losses on income tax accounts and net exchange gains related to liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits.  The significant difference in the estimated effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from the U.S. federal statutory rate is primarily due to net exchange losses on income tax accounts, foreign income tax rates lower than the U.S. rate and certain losses for which no benefit is currently recorded.

3_Guarantees

3. Guarantees	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
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:
		30-Jun-14		June 30,  2013		March  31, 2014
	Amounts guaranteed (not to exceed)	$	283,228	$	102,221	$	301,870
	Amounts outstanding under guarantee		186,522		87,525		218,847
	Fair value of guarantees		7,262		6,176		7,344
	Of the guarantees outstanding at June 30, 2014, all expire within one year.  The fair value of guarantees is recorded in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and included in crop costs except for Zimbabwe and Brazil which are included in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties.
	In Brazil, certain 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 June 30, 2014 and 2013 and March 31, 2014, respectively, the Company had balances of $15,863, $21,269 and $26,076 that were due to local banks on behalf of suppliers.  These amounts are included in Accounts Payable in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

4_Restructuring_and_Asset_Impa

4. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
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 Turkey during the three months ended June 30, 2013.   As a result, the Company recorded pretax charges of $1,893 in connection with the reduction in workforce including the effect on the Company's defined benefit pension plans of $1,261.  An asset impairment charge of $303 was recorded for certain processing equipment in connection with the new venture.
	The following table summarizes the restructuring charges recorded in the Company’s reporting segments during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
	Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges	2014			2013
	Employee separation and other cash charges:
	Beginning balance	$	397		$	668
	Period charges:
	Severance charges		—			632
	Total period charges		—			632
	Payments through June 30		(296	)		(156	)
	Ending balance June 30	$	101		$	1,144
	Asset impairment and other non-cash charges	$	—		$	1,564
	Total restructuring charges for the period	$	—		$	2,196
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
	Employee Separation and Other Cash Charges	2014			2013
	Beginning balance:	$	397		$	668
	South America		—			—
	Value added services		—			—
	Other regions		397			668
	Period charges:	$	—		$	632
	South America		—			—
	Value added services		—			—
	Other regions		—			632
	Payments through June 30	$	(296	)	$	(156	)
	South America		—			—
	Value added services		—			—
	Other regions		(296	)		(156	)
	Ending balance June 30	$	101		$	1,144
	South America		—			—
	Value added services		—			—
	Other regions		101			1,144

5_Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibl

5. Goodwill and Other Intangibles	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangibles	'
	Goodwill represents costs in excess of fair values assigned to the underlying net assets of acquired businesses.  Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but rather is tested for impairment annually or whenever events and circumstances indicate that an impairment may have occurred.  The Company has chosen the first day of the last quarter of its fiscal year as the date to perform its annual goodwill impairment test.
	The Company has no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.  It does have intangible assets which are amortized.  The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s goodwill and other intangibles for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
				Amortizable Intangibles
		Goodwill (1)		Customer			Production			Internally			Total
				Relationship			and Supply			Developed Software
				Intangible			Contract Intangibles			Intangible
	Weighted average remaining useful			10.75			6.5			—
	life in years as of June 30, 2014
	March 31, 2013 balance:
	Gross carrying amount	$	2,794	$	33,700		$	7,893		$	17,564		$	61,951
	Accumulated amortization	—		(13,269		)	(3,657		)	(13,554		)	(30,480		)
	Net March 31, 2013	2,794		20,431			4,236			4,010			31,471
	Additions	—		—			—			221			221
	Amortization expense	—		(421		)	(196		)	(806		)	(1,423		)
	Net June 30, 2013	2,794		20,010			4,040			3,425			30,269
	Additions	—		—			7,000			665			7,665
	Amortization expense	—		(1,264		)	(899		)	(1,046		)	(3,209		)
	Net March 31, 2014	2,794		18,746			10,141			3,044			34,725
	Additions	—		—			—			269			269
	Amortization expense	—		(421		)	(146		)	(192		)	(759		)
	Net June 30, 2014	$	2,794	$	18,325		$	9,995		$	3,121		$	34,235
	(1) Goodwill of $1,592 relates to the Other Regions segment and $1,202 relates to the Value Added Services segment.
	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*
	July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015	$                                   1,264		$                                   1,027			$                                   1,038			$                                   3,329
	2016	1,685		2,319			830			4,834
	2017	1,685		1,405			655			3,745
	2018	1,685		1,403			426			3,514
	2019	1,685		1,397			172			3,254
	Later	10,321		2,444			—			12,765
		$	18,325	$	9,995		$	3,121		$	31,441
	*  Estimated amortization expense for the internally developed software is based on costs accumulated as of June 30, 2014.  These estimates will change as new costs are incurred and until the software is placed into service in all locations.

6_Variable_Interest_Entities

6. Variable Interest Entities	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]	'
Variable Interest Entities	'
	The Company holds variable interests in seven 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 one of its joint venture’s borrowings which also represents a variable interest in that joint venture. 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 June 30, 2014 and 2013, and March 31, 2014, the Company’s investment in these joint ventures was $49,911, $22,944, and $49,860, respectively and is classified as Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s advances to these joint ventures at June 30, 2014 and 2013, and March 31, 2014 were $8,222, $296 and $10, respectively and are classified as Accounts Receivable, Related Parties in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company guaranteed an amount to two joint ventures not to exceed $137,333, $18,764 and $142,904 at June 30, 2014 and 2013, and March 31, 2014, respectively. The investments, advances and guarantee in these joint ventures represent the Company’s maximum exposure to loss.

7_Segment_Information

7. Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
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 its 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.
	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 the purchase of the product or the service provided through sale based on the source of the product or service and all intercompany transactions are allocated to the operating segment that either purchases or processes the tobacco.
	On March 26, 2014, the Company sold 51% of a Brazilian subsidiary to China Tobacco and reports its remaining 49% interest under the equity method of accounting at March 31, 2014.  As a result the information for the three months ended June 30, 2014 does not include the assets or results of operations for this subsidiary which are included in the June 30, 2013 information.
	The following table presents the summary segment information for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
	Sales and other operating revenues:
	South America	$	62,123		$	187,278
	Value added services		31,443			31,080
	Other regions		155,451			165,529
	Total revenue	$	249,017		$	383,887
	Operating income (loss):
	South America	$	6,647		$	6,852
	Value added services		2,876			2,572
	Other regions		(4,994	)		(17,373	)
	Total operating income (loss)		4,579			(7,949	)
	Debt retirement expense		—			17
	Interest expense		26,922			28,843
	Interest income		1,351			1,986
	Loss before income taxes and other items	$	(20,992	)	$	(34,823	)
	Analysis of Segment Assets	30-Jun-14			30-Jun-13			31-Mar-14
	Segment assets:
	South America	$	589,594		$	769,199		$	457,585
	Value added services		224,242			223,704			194,562
	Other regions		1,165,548			1,220,849			1,123,140
	Total assets	$	1,979,384		$	2,213,752		$	1,775,287

8_Earnings_Per_Share

8. Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per 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 June 30, 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 6,859 at a weighted average exercise price of $6.04 per share at June 30, 2014 and 6,960 at a weighted average exercise price of $6.05 per share at June 30, 2013.
	In connection with the offering of the Company’s 5 ½% 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 are expected 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.
	The following table summarizes the computation of earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
	(in thousands, except per share data)	2014				2013
	BASIC LOSS
	Net loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	$	(18,618	)		$	(36,862	)
	SHARES
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		87,991				87,473
	BASIC LOSS PER SHARE	$	(.21	)		$	(.42	)
	DILUTED LOSS
	Net loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	$	(18,618	)		$	(36,862	)
	Plus interest expense on 5 ½ % convertible notes,		—		*		—		*
	net of tax
	Net loss attributable to Alliance One	$	(18,618	)		$	(36,862	)
	International, Inc. as adjusted
	SHARES
	Weighted average number of common shares		87,991				87,473
	outstanding
	Plus:  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
	Assuming conversion of 5 ½ % convertible		—		*		—		*
	notes at the time of issuance
	Shares applicable to stock warrants		—		**		—		**
	Adjusted weighted average number of common		87,991				87,473
	shares outstanding
	DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE	$	(.21	)		$	(.42	)
	* Assumed conversion of convertible notes at the beginning of the period has an antidilutive effect on earnings 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 three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the warrants were not assumed exercised because the exercise price was more than the average price for the periods presented.

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9. Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to stock-based awards granted under its various employee and non-employee stock incentive plans of $750 and $705 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The Company’s shareholders approved amendments to the 2007 Incentive Plan (the “2007 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.
	During the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company made the following stock-based compensation awards:
			Three Months Ended
			June 30,
	(in thousands, except grant date fair value)		2014	2013
	Restricted Stock Units
	Number Granted		220		643
	Grant Date Fair Value	$	2.72	$	3.85
	Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units
	Number Granted		436		—
	Grant Date Fair Value	$	2.72	$	—
	Performance Based Stock Units
	Number Granted		220		643
	Grant Date Fair Value	$	2.72	$	3.85
	Cash-Settled Performance Based Stock Unites
	Number Granted		436		—
	Grant Date Fair Value	$	2.72	$	—
	Under the terms of the Performance Based Stock Units, shares ultimately issued will be contingent upon specified business performance goals.

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10. Contingencies and Other Information	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
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 $5,981 and the total assessment including penalties and interest at June 30, 2014 is $16,207.  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 Brazilian 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 $11,426, which is net of impairment charges based on management’s expectations about future realization.  The intrastate trade tax credits will continue to be 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 estimated 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 believed the amount of IPI credits that were used to offset other federal taxes in 2004 and 2005 were 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 Companys subsidiary, rejecting the claims asserted by Mindo, S.r.l., and awarding the Companys subsidiary legal costs of €48. The period for appeal of the courts judgment is pending, and it is uncertain whether Mindo S.r.l. will pursue an appeal.
	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.

11_Debt_Arrangements

11. Debt Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Arrangements	'
	Notes Payable to Banks increased $328,530 from March 31, 2014 due to the seasonal financing for the purchasing and processing of the South America and Africa crops.
	On April 15, 2014, the Company’s senior secured credit facility with a syndicate of banks automatically reduced to approximately $210,300 from approximately $303,900 per the amended and restated agreement dated August 1, 2013.   At June 30, 2014, borrowings under the senior secured credit facility were $100,000.  The Company continuously monitors its compliance with the covenants of its senior secured credit facility and its senior notes.  Significant changes in market conditions or other factors could adversely affect the Company's business and future debt covenant compliance thereunder.  As a result, the Company may not be able to maintain compliance with the covenants over the next twelve months.  If the Company were unable to maintain compliance with the covenants in the Senior Secured Credit Facility agreement, as amended from time-to-time, the Company would seek modification to the existing agreement to further amend covenants and extend maturities.  If the Company were unable to obtain modification, in a scenario where it is required, the Company could decide to pay off outstanding amounts and terminate the agreement.  In such case, the liquidity provided by the agreement would not be available and the Company believes that it has sufficient liquidity from operations and other available funding sources to meet future requirements.
	As amended, 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 Company's senior 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 June 30, 2014, the Company did not satisfy this fixed charge coverage ratio.  The Company may from time to time not satisfy this ratio.

12_Derivative_Financial_Instru

12. Derivative Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative 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 17 “Fair Value Measurements” to the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for further information on fair value methodology
	The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivatives by type at June 30, 2014 and 2013, and March 31, 2013.
		Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
		Assets			Liabilities
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:	Balance Sheet Account	Fair		Balance Sheet Account		Fair
			Value				Value
	Foreign currency contracts at June 30, 2014	Other Current Assets	$	1,550	Accrued Expenses and		$	—
					Other Current
					Liabilities
	Foreign currency contracts at June 30, 2013	Other Current Assets	$	127	Accrued Expenses and		$	—
					Other Current
					Liabilities
	Foreign currency contracts at March 31, 2014	Other Current Assets	$	—	Accrued  Expenses		$	169
					and Other Current
					Liabilities
	Earnings Effects of Derivatives
	The Company periodically enters 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, all changes in fair value are reported in income each period.
	The following table summarizes the earnings effects of derivatives in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain (Loss)	Gain (Loss)
	as Hedging Instruments	Recognized in Income	Recognized in Income for the Three Months Ending June 30,
			2014			2013
	Foreign currency contracts	Cost of goods and services sold	$	2,072		$	(3,280	)
	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.

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13. Pension and Postretirement Benefits	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]	'
Pension and Postretirement 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.  The Company funds these plans in amounts consistent with the funding requirements of federal law and regulations.
	Additional non-U.S. defined benefit plans sponsored by certain subsidiaries cover certain full-time employees located in Germany, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
	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 was recorded in Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges.
	Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
	Net periodic pension cost for continuing operations consisted of the following:
		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013
	Service cost	$	510		$	548
	Interest expense		1,693			1,722
	Expected return on plan assets		(1,677	)		(1,519	)
	Amortization of prior service cost		48			53
	Actuarial loss		557			757
	Curtailment loss		—			77
	Special termination benefit		—			1,184
	Net periodic pension cost	$	1,131		$	2,822
	Employer Contributions
	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 to adversely affect the Company’s financial health.  As of June 30, 2014, contributions of $2,134 were made to pension plans for fiscal 2015.  Additional contributions to pension plans of approximately $9,529 are expected during the remainder of fiscal 2015.  However, this amount is subject to change, due primarily to asset performance significantly above or below the assumed long-term rate of return on pension assets and significant changes in interest rates.
	Postretirement Health and Life Insurance Benefits
	The Company also provides certain health and life insurance benefits to retired employees, and their eligible dependents, who meet specified age and service requirements.  As of June 30, 2014, contributions of $182 were made to the plans for fiscal 2015.  Additional contributions of $720 to the plans are expected during the rest of fiscal 2015.  The Company retains the right, subject to existing agreements, to modify or eliminate the postretirement medical benefits.
	Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
	Net periodic benefit cost for postretirement health and life insurance benefit plans consisted of the following:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
	Service cost	$	11		$	17
	Interest expense		134			142
	Amortization of prior service cost		(303	)		(410	)
	Actuarial loss		111			123
	Net periodic pension (benefit)	$	(47	)	$	(128	)

14_Inventories

14. Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s costs in inventory:
		30-Jun-14		30-Jun-13		31-Mar-14
	Processed tobacco	$	650,180	$	776,149	$	404,683
	Unprocessed tobacco		317,713		316,128		309,570
	Other		46,520		42,126		46,354
		$	1,014,413	$	1,134,403	$	760,607

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15. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
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,			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
					Net of Tax
	Balances, March 31, 2014	$	(1,640	)	$	(36,461	)	$	(38,101	)
	Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications		208			—			208
	Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax		—			414			414
	Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax		208			414			622
	Balances, June 30, 2014	$	(1,432	)	$	(36,047	)	$	(37,479	)
	Balances, March 31, 2013	$	(5,724	)	$	(49,468	)	$	(55,192	)
	Other comprehensive losses before reclassifications		749			—			749
	Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax		—			522			522
	Other comprehensive losses, net of tax		749			522			1,271
	Balances, June 30, 2013	$	(4,975	)	$	(48,946	)	$	(53,921	)
	The following table sets forth amounts by component, reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
	Pension and postretirement plans (*):
	Actuarial loss	$	669		$	879
	Amortization of prior service cost		(255	)		(357	)
		$	414		$	522
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other	$	414		$	522
	comprehensive losses to net earnings
	(*) Amounts are included in net periodic benefit costs for pension and postretirement plans.  See Note 13 "Pension a Postretirement Benefits" to the "Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" for further information.

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16. Sale of Receivables	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Abstract]	'
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 up to $250,000 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 institution 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.  This program requires a minimum level of deferred purchase price to be retained by the Company in connection with the sales.  The Company services, administers and collects the receivables on behalf of the special purpose entity and receives a servicing fee of .5% of serviced receivables per annum.  As the Company estimates the fee it receives in return for its obligation to service these receivables 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 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	The agreements for the second and third securitization 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.  This liability is recorded in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The investment limits under these agreements are $35,000 and $100,000.
	Under the programs, all of the receivables sold for cash are removed from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the net cash proceeds received by the Company are included as cash provided by operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of 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 Condensed 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.  Trade and Other Receivables, Net in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets has been reduced by $13,721, $4,659 and $16,575 as a result of the net settlement as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 and March 31, 2014, respectively.  See Note 17 "Fair Value Measurements" to the "Notes to Condensed 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 (Expense) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	The following table summarizes the Company’s accounts receivable securitization information as of the dates shown:
		June 30,				March 31,
		2014		2013		2014
	Receivables outstanding in facility	$	70,506	$	60,774	$	204,364
	Beneficial interest	$	24,883	$	21,349	$	35,559
	Servicing liability	$	43	$	43	$	69
	Cash proceeds for the three months ended June 30:
	Cash purchase price	$	41,637	$	80,278
	Deferred purchase price		38,502		43,465
	Service fees		172		93
	Total	$	80,311	$	123,836

17_Fair_Value_Measurements

17. Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
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 the 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 Condensed 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 also 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.
			30-Jun-14				30-Jun-13			31-Mar-14
	Carrying value		$	829,752			$	867,753		$	904,919
	Estimated fair value			864,938				892,423			919,435
	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 June 30, 2014 and 2013 and March 31, 2014 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 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 June 30, 2014 by $23 and $46, 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 determined using historical loss rates on both guaranteed and non-guaranteed tobacco supplier loans.  Should the loss rates change 10% or 20%, the fair value of the guarantee at June 30, 2014 would change by $338 or $676, 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 June 30, 2014 would change by $388 or $776, respectively.
	Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following table summarizes the items measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
			30-Jun-14									30-Jun-13						31-Mar-14
										Total Assets /						Total Assets /						Total Assets /
										Liabilities						Liabilities						Liabilities
			Level 2				Level 3			at Fair Value		Level 2		Level 3		at Fair Value		Level 2		Level 3		at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments		$	1,550			$	—		$	1,550	$	127	$	—	$	127	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Securitized beneficial interests			—				24,883			24,883		—		21,349		21,349		—		35,559		35,559
	Total Assets		$	1,550			$	24,883		$	26,433	$	127	$	21,349	$	21,476	$	—	$	35,559	$	35,559
	Liabilities
	Guarantees		$	—			$	7,262		$	7,262	$	—	$	6,176	$	6,176	$	—	$	7,344	$	7,344
	Derivative financial instruments			—				—			—		—		—		—		169		—		169
	Total liabilities		$	—			$	7,262		$	7,262	$	—	$	6,176	$	6,176	$	169	$	7,344	$	7,513
	Reconciliation of Change in Recurring Level 3 Balances
	The following tables present the changes in Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis.
			Three Months Ended
			June 30, 2014
			Securitized				Guarantees
			Beneficial Interests
	Beginning Balance March 31, 2014		$	35,559			$	7,344
	Issuances of guarantees/sales of receivables			21,513				4,281
	Settlements			(31,725	)			(4,363	)
	Losses recognized in earnings			(464	)			—
	Ending Balance June 30, 2014		$	24,883			$	7,262
			Three Months Ended
			30-Jun-13
			Securitized				Guarantees
			Beneficial
			Interest
	Beginning Balance March 31, 2013		$	31,992			$	6,367
	Issuances of guarantees/sales of receivables			42,141				3,867
	Settlements			(52,816	)			(4,058	)
	Gains recognized in earnings			32				—
	Ending Balance June 30, 2013		$	21,349			$	6,176
	The amount of unrealized losses relating to assets still held at the respective dates of June 30, 2014 and 2013 and March 31, 2014 were $509, $496 and $1,572 on securitized beneficial interests.
	Gains and losses included in earnings are reported in Other Income.
	Information About Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
	The following table summarizes significant unobservable inputs and the valuation techniques thereof for the period ended June 30, 2014:
			Fair Value at				Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
			6/30/14
	Securitized		$	24,883		Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	2.66% to 2.78%
	Beneficial Interests						Payment Speed	20 to 56 days
	Tobacco Supplier		$	2,558		Historical Loss	Historical Loss	6.00% to 8.98%
Guarantees
Tobacco Supplier		$	822		Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	6.14% to 46.0%
Guarantees
Deconsolidated Subsidiary		$	3,882		Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	12%
Guarantees

18_Related_Party_Transactions

18. Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
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:
		30-Jun-14		30-Jun-13		31-Mar-14
	Balances:
	Accounts receivable	$	76,672	$	108,898	$	44,869
	Accounts payable		8,824		12,893		63,384
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014		2013
	Transactions:
	Purchases	$	18,100	$	27,943
	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, North America and Europe which purchase and process tobacco.

19_Investee_Companies

19. Investee Companies	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
19. INVESTEE COMPANIES	'
	The Company has equity method investments in companies in India, Thailand, Turkey and Brazil that purchase and process tobacco. The investees and ownership percentages are as follows:  Transcontinental Leaf Tobacco India Private Ltd. (India) 49%, Siam Tobacco Export Company (Thailand) 49%, Adams International Ltd. (Thailand) 49%, Oryantal Tutun Paketleme 50%, and China Brasil Tobacos Exportadora SA (“CBT”) 49%.  On April 2, 2014, the Company completed the purchase of a 50% interest in Purilum, LLC, a U.S. company that develops, produces, and sells consumable e-liquids to manufacturers and distributors of e-vapor products.
	On March 26, 2014, upon the disposition of 51% interest in CBT, the difference between the book basis of the Company’s 49% interest and the fair value of the investment recorded created a basis difference of $15,460.  The Company evaluated the contributed assets and identified basis differences in certain accounts, including inventory, intangible assets, deferred taxes, and goodwill. The basis differences (except goodwill) are being amortized over the respective estimated lives of these assets and liabilities, which range from one to ten years. The Company’s earnings from the equity method investment are reduced by amortization expense related to these basis differences. At June 30, 2014, the basis difference was $14,910.

1_Basis_of_Presentation_and_Si1

1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Because of the seasonal nature of the Company’s business, the results of operations for any fiscal quarter will not necessarily be indicative of results to be expected for other quarters or a full fiscal year.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operation and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented have been included.  Included in Operating Income (Loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2013 is a pretax charge of approximately $11,000 primarily resulting from reducing the estimate for recoveries of advances to tobacco suppliers in Zambia.  The unaudited information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.
	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 June 30, 2014 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows do not include the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of this subsidiary which were included in the June 30, 2013 financial statements.
Taxes Collected from Customers	'
	Taxes Collected from Customers
	Certain subsidiaries are subject to value added taxes on local sales.  These amounts have been included in sales and cost of sales and were $6,241 and $7,531 for the three months ended June 30, 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 the debt.
New Accounting Standards	'
	New Accounting Standards
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	On April 1, 2014, the Company adopted 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. Companies are required to report an unrecognized tax benefit 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.  The adoption of this new accounting guidance had no material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting guidance that outlines a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue from contracts with customers. The primary objective of this accounting guidance is to recognize revenue that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company on April 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance and it may have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

3_Guarantees_Tables

3. Guarantees (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Summary of gaurantees and associated fair values	'
		30-Jun-14		30-Jun-13		31-Mar-14
	Amounts guaranteed (not to exceed)	$	283,228	$	102,221	$	301,870
	Amounts outstanding under guarantee	186,522		87,525		218,847
	Fair value of guarantees	7,262		6,176		7,344

4_Restructuring_and_Asset_Impa1

4. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
	Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges	2014			2013
	Employee separation and other cash charges:
	Beginning balance	$	397		$	668
	Period charges:
	Severance charges	—			632
	Total period charges	—			632
	Payments through June 30	(296		)	(156		)
	Ending balance June 30	$	101		$	1,144
	Asset impairment and other non-cash charges	$	—		$	1,564
	Total restructuring charges for the period	$	—		$	2,196
Schedule of Restructuring, Employee Separation and Other Cash Charges	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
	Employee Separation and Other Cash Charges	2014			2013
	Beginning balance:	$	397		$	668
	South America	—			—
	Value added services	—			—
	Other regions	397			668
	Period charges:	$	—		$	632
	South America	—			—
	Value added services	—			—
	Other regions	—			632
	Payments through June 30	$	(296	)	$	(156	)
	South America	—			—
	Value added services	—			—
	Other regions	(296		)	(156		)
	Ending balance June 30	$	101		$	1,144
	South America	—			—
	Value added services	—			—
	Other regions	101			1,144

5_Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Tab

5. Goodwill and Intangibles (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Rollforward	'
				Amortizable Intangibles
		Goodwill (1)		Customer			Production			Internally			Total
				Relationship  Intangible			and Supply  Contract  Intangibles			Developed  Software  Intangible
	Weighted average remaining useful			10.75			6.5			—
	life in years as of June 30, 2014
	March 31, 2013 balance:
	Gross carrying amount	$	2,794	$	33,700		$	7,893		$	17,564		$	61,951
	Accumulated amortization	—		(13,269		)	(3,657		)	(13,554		)	(30,480		)
	Net March 31, 2013	2,794		20,431			4,236			4,010			31,471
	Additions	—		—			—			221			221
	Amortization expense	—		(421		)	(196		)	(806		)	(1,423		)
	Net June 30, 2013	2,794		20,010			4,040			3,425			30,269
	Additions	—		—			7,000			665			7,665
	Amortization expense	—		(1,264		)	(899		)	(1,046		)	(3,209		)
	Net March 31, 2014	2,794		18,746			10,141			3,044			34,725
	Additions	—		—			—			269			269
	Amortization expense	—		(421		)	(146		)	(192		)	(759		)
	Net June 30, 2014	$	2,794	$	18,325		$	9,995		$	3,121		$	34,235
Estimated Intangible Asset Amortization Expense	'
	For Fiscal	Customer		Production			Internally			Total
	Years Ended	Relationship  Intangible		and Supply  Contract  Intangible			Developed  Software  Intangible*
	July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015	$           1,264		$           1,027			$           1,038			$           3,329
	2016	1,685		2,319			830			4,834
	2017	1,685		1,405			655			3,745
	2018	1,685		1,403			426			3,514
	2019	1,685		1,397			172			3,254
	Later	10,321		2,444			—			12,765
		$	18,325	$	9,995		$	3,121		$	31,441

7_Segment_Information_Tables

7. Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
	Sales and other operating revenues:
	South America	$	62,123		$	187,278
	Value added services	31,443			31,080
	Other regions	155,451			165,529
	Total revenue	$	249,017		$	383,887
	Operating income (loss):
	South America	$	6,647		$	6,852
	Value added services	2,876			2,572
	Other regions	(4,944		)	(17,373		)
	Total operating income (loss)	4,579			(7,949		)
	Debt retirement expense	—			17
	Interest expense	26,922			28,843
	Interest income	1,351			1,986
	Loss before income taxes and other items	$	(20,992	)	$	(34,823	)
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country	'
	Analysis of Segment Assets		30-Jun-14		30-Jun-13			31-Mar-14
	Segment assets:
		South America	$	589,594	$	769,199		$	457,585
		Value added services	224,242		223,704			194,562
		Other regions	1,165,548		1,220,849			1,123,140
		Total assets	$	1,979,384	$	2,213,752		$	1,775,287

8_Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

8. Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
	(in thousands, except per share data)	2014				2013
	BASIC LOSS
	Net loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	$	(18,618	)		$	(36,862	)
	SHARES
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding	87,991				87,473
	BASIC LOSS PER SHARE	$	(.21	)		$	(.42	)
	DILUTED LOSS
	Net loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	$	(18,618	)		$	(36,862	)
	Plus interest expense on 5 ½ % convertible notes,	—			*	—			*
	net of tax
	Net loss attributable to Alliance One	$	(18,618	)		$	(36,862	)
	International, Inc. as adjusted
	SHARES
	Weighted average number of common shares	87,991				87,473
	outstanding
	Plus: 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
	Assuming conversion of 5 ½ % convertible	—			*	—			*
	notes at the time of issuance
	Shares applicable to stock warrants	—			**	—			**
	Adjusted weighted average number of common	87,991				87,473
	shares outstanding
	DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE	$	(.21	)		$	(.42	)
	* Assumed conversion of convertible notes at the beginning of the period has an antidilutive effect on earnings 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 three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the warrants were not assumed exercised because the exercise price was more than the average price for the periods presented.

9_StockBased_Compensation_Tabl

9. Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
	(in thousands, except grant date fair value)	2014		2013
	Restricted Stock Units
	Number Granted	220		643
	Grant Date Fair Value	$	2.72	$	3.85
	Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units
	Number Granted	436		—
	Grant Date Fair Value	$          2.72		$            —
	Performance Based Stock Units
	Number Granted	220		643
	Grant Date Fair Value	$	2.72	$	3.85
	Cash-Settled Performance Based Stock Unites
	Number Granted		436		—
	Grant Date Fair Value	$	2.72		$          —

12_Derivative_and_Other_Financ

12. Derivative and Other Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Other Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Statements Of Financial Performance And Financial Position Location	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivatives by type at June 30, 2014 and 2013, and March 31, 2013.
		Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
		Assets			Liabilities
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:	Balance Sheet Account	Fair		Balance Sheet Account		Fair
			Value				Value
	Foreign currency contracts at June 30, 2014	Other Current Assets	$	1,550	Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities		$	—
	Foreign currency contracts at June 30, 2013	Other Current Assets	$	127	Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities		$	—
	Foreign currency contracts at March 31, 2014	Other Current Assets	$	—	Accrued  Expenses and Other Current Liabilities		$	169
	Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain (Loss)	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income for the Three Months Ending June 30,
	as Hedging Instruments	Recognized in Income
			2014		2013
	Foreign currency contracts	Cost of goods and services sold	$	2,072	$	(3,280	)

13_Pension_and_Postretirement_1

13. Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]	'
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit cost	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
	Service cost	$	510		$	548
	Interest expense	1,693			1,722
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,677		)	(1,519		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	48			53
	Actuarial loss	557			757
	Curtailment loss	—			77
	Special termination benefit	—			1,184
	Net periodic pension cost	$	1,131		$	2,822
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Post Employment Benefits	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
	Service cost	$	11		$	17
	Interest expense	134			142
	Amortization of prior service cost	(303		)	(410		)
	Actuarial loss	111			123
	Net periodic pension (benefit)	$	(47	)	$	(128	)

14_Inventories_Tables

14. Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory	'
		30-Jun-14		30-Jun-13		31-Mar-14
	Processed tobacco	$	650,180	$	776,149	$	404,683
	Unprocessed tobacco	317,713		316,128		309,570
	Other	46,520		42,126		46,354
		$	1,014,413	$	1,134,403	$	760,607

15_Other_Comprehensive_Income_1

15. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax	'
			Currency Translation Adjustment				Pensions,			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
							Net of Tax
	Balances, March 31, 2014		$	(1,640	)		$	(36,461	)	$	(38,101	)
	Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications			208				—			208
	Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax			—				414			414
	Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax			208				414			622
	Balances, June 30, 2014		$	(1,432	)		$	(36,047	)	$	(37,479	)
	Balances, March 31, 2013		$	(5,724	)		$	(49,468	)	$	(55,192	)
	Other comprehensive losses before reclassifications			749				—			749
	Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax			—				522			522
	Other comprehensive losses, net of tax			749				522			1,271
	Balances, June 30, 2013		$	(4,975	)		$	(48,946	)	$	(53,921	)
Pretax Amounts by Component, Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Earnings	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
	Pension and postretirement plans (*):
	Actuarial loss	$	669		$	879
	Amortization of prior service cost	(255		)	(357		)
		$	414		$	522
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses to net earnings	$	414		$	522

16_Sale_of_Receivables_Tables

16. Sale of Receivables (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Abstract]	'
Summary of the Companybs Accounts Receivable Securitization Information	'
		June 30,				March 31,
		2014		2013		2014
	Receivables outstanding in facility	$	70,506	$	60,774	$	204,364
	Beneficial interest	$	24,883	$	21,349	$	35,559
	Servicing liability	$	43	$	43	$	69
	Cash proceeds for the three months ended June 30:
	Cash purchase price	$	41,637	$	80,278
	Deferred purchase price	38,502		43,465
	Service fees	172		93
	Total	$	80,311	$	123,836

17_Fair_Value_Measurements_Tab

17. Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Long-term Debt	'
		30-Jun-14			30-Jun-13			31-Mar-14
	Carrying value	$	829,752		$	867,753		$	904,919
	Estimated fair value	864,938			892,423			919,435
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'
	The following table summarizes the items measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		30-Jun-14								30-Jun-13						31-Mar-14
								Total Assets /						Total Assets /						Total Assets /
								Liabilities						Liabilities						Liabilities
		Level 2			Level 3			at Fair Value		Level 2		Level 3		at Fair Value		Level 2		Level 3		at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments	$	1,550		$	—		$	1,550	$	127	$	—	$	127	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Securitized beneficial interests	—			24,883			24,883		—		21,349		21,349		—		35,559		35,559
	Total Assets	$	1,550		$	24,883		$	26,433	$	127	$	21,349	$	21,476	$	—	$	35,559	$	35,559
	Liabilities
	Guarantees	$	—		$	7,262		$	7,262	$	—	$	6,176	$	6,176	$	—	$	7,344	$	7,344
	Derivative financial instruments	—			—			—		—		—		—		169		—		169
	Total liabilities	$	—		$	7,262		$	7,262	$	—	$	6,176	$	6,176	$	169	$	7,344	$	7,513
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.
			Three Months Ended
			June 30, 2014
			Securitized				Guarantees
			Beneficial Interests
	Beginning Balance March 31, 2014		$	35,559			$	7,344
	Issuances of guarantees/sales of receivables			21,513				4,281
	Settlements			(31,725	)			(4,363	)
	Losses recognized in earnings			(464	)			—
	Ending Balance June 30, 2014		$	24,883			$	7,262
			Three Months Ended
			30-Jun-13
			Securitized				Guarantees
			Beneficial
			Interest
	Beginning Balance March 31, 2013		$	31,992			$	6,367
	Issuances of guarantees/sales of receivables			42,141				3,867
	Settlements			(52,816	)			(4,058	)
	Gains recognized in earnings			32				—
	Ending Balance June 30, 2013		$	21,349			$	6,176
Significant unobservable inputs and the valuation techniques	'
		Fair Value at					Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
		6/30/14
	Securitized Beneficial Interests	$	24,883			Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	2.66% to 2.78%
							Payment Speed	20 to 56 days
	Tobacco Supplier Guarantees	$	2,558			Historical Loss	Historical Loss	6.00% to 8.98%
	Tobacco Supplier Guarantees	$	822			Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	6.14% to 46.0%
	Deconsolidated Subsidiary Guarantees	$	3,882			Discounted Cash Flow	Market Interest Rate	12	%

18_Related_Party_Transactions_

18. Related Party Transactions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	'
		30-Jun-14			30-Jun-13			31-Mar-14
	Balances:
	Accounts receivable	$	76,672		$	108,898		$	44,869
	Accounts payable	8,824			12,893			63,384
			Three Months Ended
			June 30,
			2014			2013
	Transactions:
	Purchases		$	18,100		$	27,943

1_Basis_of_Presentation_and_Si2

1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Value added taxes on local sales	$6,241	$7,531

2_Income_Taxes_Details_Narrati

2. Income Taxes (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	$10,188	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest on income taxes accrued	807	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties accrued	1,039	'
Effective tax rate	13.90%	-2.50%
Discrete event adjustment expense	$1,410	$5,610

3_Guarantees_Details

3. Guarantees (Details) (Financial Guarantee, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial Guarantee	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amounts guaranteed (not to exceed)	$283,228	$301,870	$102,221
Amounts outstanding under guarantee	186,522	218,847	87,525
Fair value of guarantees	$7,262	$7,344	$6,176

4_Restructuring_and_Asset_Impa2

4. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	$397	$668
Severance charges	0	632
Total period charges	0	632
Payments through June 30	-296	-156
Ending balance	101	1,144
Asset impairment and other non-cash charges	0	1,564
Total restructuring charges for the period	$0	$2,196

4_Restructuring_and_Asset_Impa3

4. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges Employee Separation and Other Cash Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	$397	$668
Period charges	0	632
Payments through June 30	-296	-156
Ending balance	101	1,144
South America	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	0	0
Period charges	0	0
Payments through June 30	0	0
Ending balance	0	0
Value added services	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	0	0
Period charges	0	0
Payments through June 30	0	0
Ending balance	0	0
Other regions	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	397	668
Period charges	0	632
Payments through June 30	-296	-156
Ending balance	$101	$1,144

4_Restructuring_and_Asset_Impa4

4. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Pretax charges related to reduction in workforce	$1,893
Effect on defined benefit pension plans	1,261
Asset Impairment Charges	$303

5_Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibl1

5. Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill and Intangible Asset Rollforward (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance	'		$61,951		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'		-30,480		'		'
Net	34,235		30,269		34,725		31,471
Additions	269		221		7,665		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Amortization expense	-759		-1,423		-3,209		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	31,441		'		'		'
Goodwill	'		'		'		'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Unamortizable Goodwill	2,794	[1]	2,794	[1]	2,794	[1]	2,794	[1]
Additions	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Customer Relationships [Member]	'		'		'		'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Weighted average remaining useful life in years	'		'10 years 9 months		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'		-13,269		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Gross carrying amount	'		33,700		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	18,746		20,431		20,010		'
Additions	0		0		0		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Amortization expense	-421		-421		-1,264		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	18,325		20,010		18,746		'
Production and Supply Contract Intangibles	'		'		'		'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Weighted average remaining useful life in years	'		'6 years 6 months		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'		-3,657		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Gross carrying amount	'		7,893		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	10,141		4,236		4,040		'
Additions	0		0		7,000		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Amortization expense	-146		-196		-899		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	9,995		4,040		10,141		'
Internally Developed Software Intangible Asset	'		'		'		'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'		-13,554		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Gross carrying amount	'		17,564		'		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	3,044		4,010		3,425		'
Additions	269		221		665		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Amortization expense	-192		-806		-1,046		'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	$3,121	[2]	$3,425		$3,044		'
[1]	Goodwill of $1,592 relates to the Other Regions segment and $1,202 relates to the Value Added Services segment.
[2]	Estimated amortization expense for the internally developed software is based on costs accumulated as of June 30, 2014. These estimates will change as new costs are incurred and until the software is placed into service in all locations.

5_Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibl2

5. Goodwill and Other Intangibles Estimated Intangible Asset Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015	$3,329		'	'	'
2016	4,834		'	'	'
2017	3,745		'	'	'
2018	3,514		'	'	'
2019	3,254		'	'	'
Later	12,765		'	'	'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	31,441		'	'	'
Customer Relationships [Member]	'		'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015	1,264		'	'	'
2016	1,685		'	'	'
2017	1,685		'	'	'
2018	1,685		'	'	'
2019	1,685		'	'	'
Later	10,321		'	'	'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	18,325		18,746	20,010	20,431
Production and Supply Contract Intangibles	'		'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015	1,027		'	'	'
2016	2,319		'	'	'
2017	1,405		'	'	'
2018	1,403		'	'	'
2019	1,397		'	'	'
Later	2,444		'	'	'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	9,995		10,141	4,040	4,236
Internally Developed Software Intangible Asset	'		'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'	'	'
July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015	1,038	[1]	'	'	'
2016	830	[1]	'	'	'
2017	655	[1]	'	'	'
2018	426	[1]	'	'	'
2019	172	[1]	'	'	'
Later	0	[1]	'	'	'
Amortizable Intangibles, Net	$3,121	[1]	$3,044	$3,425	$4,010
[1]	Estimated amortization expense for the internally developed software is based on costs accumulated as of June 30, 2014. These estimates will change as new costs are incurred and until the software is placed into service in all locations.

6_Variable_Interest_Entities_D

6. Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
	joint_venture
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of joint ventures	7	'	'
Investment in joint ventures	$50,927	$50,876	$23,964
Advances to joint ventures	76,672	44,869	108,898
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]	'	'	'
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]	'	'	'
Investment in joint ventures	49,911	49,860	22,944
Advances to joint ventures	8,222	10	296
Guaranteed amount two joint ventures	137,333	142,904	18,764
Joint venture, maximum loss exposure	$195,466	$192,774	$42,004

7_Segment_Information_Analysis

7. Segment Information Analysis of Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues	$249,017	$383,887	'
Operating income	4,579	-7,949	'
Debt retirement expense	0	17	'
Interest expense	26,922	28,843	'
Interest income	1,351	1,986	'
Income (loss) before income taxes and other items	-20,992	-34,823	'
Assets	1,979,384	2,213,752	1,775,287
South America [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues	62,123	187,278	'
Operating income	6,647	6,852	'
Assets	589,594	769,199	457,585
Value Added Services [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues	31,443	31,080	'
Operating income	2,876	2,572	'
Assets	224,242	223,704	194,562
Other Regions [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales and other operating revenues	155,451	165,529	'
Operating income	-4,944	-17,373	'
Assets	$1,165,548	$1,220,849	$1,123,140

7_Segment_Information_Details_

7. Segment Information (Details Narrative)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
	Countries
Segment Information Details Narrative	'
Number of countries, tabacco is purchased in	35
Number of countries, tobacco is shipped to	90

8_Earnings_Per_Share_Details

8. Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
BASIC LOSS	'		'
Net loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	($18,618)		($36,862)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	87,991		87,473
BASIC LOSS PER SHARE	($0.21)		($0.42)
Net loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	-18,618		-36,862
Plus interest expense on 5 B=% convertible notes, net of tax	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net income attributable to Alliance One International, Inc. as adjusted	($18,618)		($36,862)
SHARES	'		'
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding	87,991		87,473
Plus: 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	0	[1]	0	[1]
Assuming conversion of 5 B=% convertible notes at the time of issuance	0	[1]	0	[1]
Shares applicable to stock warrants (in shares)	0	[2]	0	[2]
Adjusted weighted average number of common shares outstanding	87,991		87,473
DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE	($0.21)		($0.42)
[1]	Assumed conversion of convertible notes at the beginning of the period has an antidilutive effect on earnings 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.
[2]	For the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the warrants were not assumed exercised because the exercise price was more than the average price for the periods presented.

9_StockBased_Compensation_Deta

9. Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number Granted	220	643
Grant Date Fair Value	$2.72	$3.85
Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units[Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number Granted	436	0
Grant Date Fair Value	$2.72	$0
Performance Based Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number Granted	220	643
Grant Date Fair Value	$2.72	$3.85
Cash-Settled Performance Based Stock Units	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number Granted	436	0
Grant Date Fair Value	$2.72	$0

Recovered_Sheet1

9. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation Details Narrative	'	'
Compensation expense	$750	$705

10_Contingencies_and_Other_Inf1

10. Contingencies and Other Information (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Local intrastate trade tax credits in the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul and the State of Santa Catarina	$11,426
Brazilian tax assessment	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss	$16,207

11_Debt_Arrangements_Details_N

11. Debt Arrangements (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Convertible Senior Secured Credit Facility	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Borrowings	$100,000
Senior secured credit facility	'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 Company's senior 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 June 30, 2014, the Company did not satisfy this fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company may from time to time not satisfy this ratio.
Notes Payable to Banks	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
Increase in notes payable to banks	$328,530

12_Derivative_Financial_Instru1

12. Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair value (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Foreign currency contracts in (fair value) accounted for in other current assets	$1,550	$0	$127
Foreign currency contracts in (fair value) accounted for in Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	$0	$169	$0

12_Derivative_Financial_Instru2

12. Derivative Financial Instruments Foreign Currency Contracts (Details) (Foreign currency contracts, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Foreign currency contracts	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income in Cost of goods and services sold	$2,072	($3,280)

13_Pension_and_Postretirement_2

13. Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Net Periodic Pension Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]	'	'
Service cost	$510	$548
Interest cost	1,693	1,722
Expected return on plan assets	-1,677	-1,519
Amortization of prior service cost	48	53
Actuarial loss	557	757
Curtailment loss	0	77
Special termination benefit	0	1,184
Net periodic pension cost	$1,131	$2,822

13_Pension_and_Postretirement_3

13. Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Postretirement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Service cost	$510	$548
Interest cost	1,693	1,722
Expected return on plan assets	-1,677	-1,519
Amortization of prior service cost	48	53
Actuarial loss	557	757
Curtailment loss	0	77
Special termination benefit	0	1,184
Net periodic pension (benefit)	1,131	2,822
Health and Life Insurance Benefit Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Service cost	11	17
Interest cost	134	142
Amortization of prior service cost	-303	-410
Actuarial loss	111	123
Net periodic pension (benefit)	($47)	($128)

13_Pension_and_Postretirement_4

13. Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Contributions by employer	$2,134
Additional contributions to the plans are expected during the rest of fiscal 2013	9,529
Health and Life Insurance Benefit Plans [Member]	'
Contributions by employer	182
Additional contributions to the plans are expected during the rest of fiscal 2013	$720

14_Inventories_Details

14. Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Processed tobacco	$650,180	$404,683	$776,149
Unprocessed tobacco	317,713	309,570	316,128
Other	46,520	46,354	42,126
Inventory total	$1,014,413	$760,607	$1,134,403

15_Other_Comprehensive_Income_2

15. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($38,101)	($55,192)
Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications	208	749
Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	414	522
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	622	1,271
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-37,479	-53,921
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-1,640	-5,724
Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications	208	749
Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	0	0
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	208	749
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-1,432	-4,975
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-36,461	-49,468
Other comprehensive earnings before reclassifications	0	0
Amounts reclassified to net earnings, net of tax	414	522
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	414	522
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($36,047)	($48,946)

15_Other_Comprehensive_Income_3

15. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Reclassification (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Other Comprehensive Income Loss - Reclassification Details	'	'
Actuarial loss	$669	$879
Amortization of prior service cost	-255	-357
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	414	522
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses to net earnings	$414	$522

16_Sale_of_Receivables_Details

16. Sale of Receivables (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Abstract]	'	'	'
Receivables outstanding in facility	$70,506	$60,774	$204,364
Beneficial interest	24,883	21,349	35,559
Servicing liability	43	43	69
Cash purchase price	41,637	80,278	'
Deferred purchase price	38,502	43,465	'
Service fees	172	93	'
Total	$80,311	$123,836	'

16_Sale_of_Receivables_Details1

16. Sale of Receivables (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Sale Of Receivables Details Narrative	'	'	'
Reduction in trade and other receivables recognized on net settlement	$13,721	$4,659	$16,575

17_Fair_Value_Measurements_Deb

17. Fair Value Measurements - Debt (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Long term debt, carrying value	$829,752	$904,919	$867,753
Long-term debt, fair value	$864,938	$919,435	$892,423

17_Fair_Value_Measurements_Rec

17. Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Basis (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	$1,550	$0	$127
Securitized beneficial interests	0	0	0
Total Assets	1,550	0	127
Guarantees	0	0	0
Derivative financial instruments	0	169	0
Total liabilities	0	169	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	0	0	0
Securitized beneficial interests	24,883	35,559	21,349
Total Assets	24,883	35,559	21,349
Guarantees	7,262	7,344	6,176
Derivative financial instruments	0	0	0
Total liabilities	7,262	7,344	6,176
Fair Value	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative financial instruments	1,550	0	127
Securitized beneficial interests	24,883	35,559	21,349
Total Assets	26,433	35,559	21,476
Guarantees	7,262	7,344	6,176
Derivative financial instruments	0	169	0
Total liabilities	$7,262	$7,513	$6,176

17_Fair_Value_Measurements_Rec1

17. Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Level 3 Balances (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Fair value of unobservable inputs, Beginning Balance	$35,559	$31,992
Issuance of guarantees/sales of receivables	21,513	42,141
Settlements	-31,725	-52,816
Losses/Gains recognized in earnings	-464	32
Fair value of unobservable inputs, Ending Balance	24,883	21,349
Guarantees [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities	'	'
Fair value of unobservable inputs, Beginning Balance	7,344	6,367
Issuances of guarantees	4,281	3,867
Settlements	-4,363	-4,058
Losses/Gains recognized in earnings	0	0
Fair value of unobservable inputs, Ending Balance	$7,262	$6,176

17_Fair_Value_Measurements_Uno

17. Fair Value Measurements - Unobservable Inputs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Fair value of unobservable inputs, Ending Balance	24,883
Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Discount Rate	2.78%
Payment Speed	'20 days
Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Discount Rate	2.66%
Payment Speed	'56 days
Tobacco Supplier Guarantees | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Fair value of unobservable inputs, Ending Balance	822
Tobacco Supplier Guarantees | Historical Loss Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Fair value of unobservable inputs, Ending Balance	2,558
Tobacco Supplier Guarantees | Maximum [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Market Interest Rate	46.00%
Tobacco Supplier Guarantees | Maximum [Member] | Historical Loss Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Historical Loss	8.98%
Tobacco Supplier Guarantees | Minimum [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Market Interest Rate	6.14%
Tobacco Supplier Guarantees | Minimum [Member] | Historical Loss Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Historical Loss	6.00%
Deconsolidation Subsidiary Guarantees [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'
Fair value of unobservable inputs, Ending Balance	3,882
Market Interest Rate	12.00%

17_Fair_Value_Measurements_Det

17. Fair Value Measurements (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Securitized Beneficial Interests [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, 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	$23	'	'
Sensitivity analysis of fair value, transferor's interests in transferred financial assets, impact of 20 percent adverse change in other assumption	46	'	'
Unrealized losses relating to assets still held - securitized beneficial interests	509	1,572	496
Guarantees [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, 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	338	'	'
Sensitivity analysis of fair value, transferor's interests in transferred financial assets, impact of 20 percent adverse change in other assumption	676	'	'
Deconsolidation Subsidiary Guarantees [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, 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	388	'	'
Sensitivity analysis of fair value, transferor's interests in transferred financial assets, impact of 20 percent adverse change in other assumption	$776	'	'

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18. Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	$76,672	$108,898	$44,869
Accounts payable	8,824	12,893	63,384
Purchases	$18,100	$27,943	'

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19. INVESTEE COMPANIES (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Transcontinental Leaf Tobacco India Private Ltd. (India)	'
Ownership percentage	49.00%
Siam Tobacco Export Company (Thailand)	'
Ownership percentage	49.00%
Adams International Ltd. (Thailand)	'
Ownership percentage	49.00%
Oryantal Tutun Paketleme	'
Ownership percentage	50.00%
China Brasil Tobacos Exportadora SA	'
Ownership percentage	49.00%
Basis difference for CBT	14,910
Purilum, LLC	'
Ownership percentage	50.00%