Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 23, 2019 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 23, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VA |
| Entity File Number | 001-01361 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 22-1318955 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7401 South Cicero Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60629 |
| City Area Code | 773 |
| Local Phone Number | 838-3400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.69-4/9 per share |
| Trading Symbol | TR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000098677 |
| Amendment Flag | false |