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Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITA (Details)

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Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITA (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information        
Net income (loss) attributable to PQ Group Holdings Inc. $ 15,782 $ (1,609) $ 15,996 $ (4,063)
Provision for income taxes 13,649 3,007 13,120 97
Interest expense, net 27,221 48,176 56,384 94,961
Depreciation and amortization 46,983 42,620 95,471 83,206
Segment EBITDA 103,635 92,194 180,971 174,201
Debt extinguishment costs 0 0 5,879 0
Losses on disposal of fixed assets 4,752 2,577 5,904 2,925
Foreign currency exchange loss     11,820 16,356
Management advisory fees 0 1,250 0 2,500
Transaction and other related costs 190 2,954 612 4,329
Restructuring, integration and business optimization expenses     107  
Corporate, non-segment        
Segment Reporting Information        
Unallocated corporate expenses 9,358 7,882 17,046 15,589
Segment reconciling items        
Segment Reporting Information        
Joint venture depreciation, amortization, and interest 2,599 2,871 5,922 5,510
Investment in affiliate and inventory step-up amortization 1,659 1,658 3,317 5,282
Amortization of inventory step-up 0 0 1,603 871
Debt extinguishment costs 0 0 5,879 0
Losses on disposal of fixed assets 4,752 2,577 5,904 2,925
Foreign currency exchange loss 6,757 14,370 11,820 16,356
Non-cash revaluation of inventory, including LIFO 121 0 5,047 2,479
Management advisory fees 0 1,250 0 2,500
Transaction and other related costs 257 2,955 685 4,334
Equity-based and other non-cash compensation 3,796 1,176 7,627 2,828
Restructuring, integration and business optimization expenses 2,405 1,351 3,484 3,052
Defined benefit pension plan cost (402) 685 148 1,409
Other 3,316 1,675 4,373 2,198
Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information        
Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 138,253 $ 130,644 $ 253,826 $ 239,534