CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:      
Trade sales, services and fees, net $ 10,847 $ 10,964 $ 11,041
Related party sales 232 223 180
Total revenues 11,079 11,187 11,221
Cost of goods sold 9,309 9,146 9,363
Gross profit 1,770 2,041 1,858
Operating expenses:      
Selling, general and administrative 936 934 916
Research and development 140 152 166
Other operating expense (income) 10 (6) (20)
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs 151 92 167
Total expenses 1,237 1,172 1,229
Operating income 533 869 629
Interest expense, net (203) (238) (262)
Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates 8 7 8
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (51) (80) (7)
Other income 2 1 2
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 289 559 370
Income tax expense (137) (179) (113)
Income from continuing operations 152 380 257
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (5) (7) (1)
Income before extraordinary gain 147 373 256
Extraordinary gain on the acquisition of a business, net of tax of nil   2 4
Net income 147 375 260
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (21) (10) (7)
Net income attributable to Huntsman International LLC $ 126 $ 365 $ 253