v3.26.1
Document and Entity Information - shares
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
May 01, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name The Chemours Company  
Entity Central Index Key 0001627223  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Trading Symbol CC  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2026  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   150,377,709
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity File Number 001-36794  
Entity Tax Identification Number 46-4845564  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1007 Market Street  
Entity Address, City or Town Wilmington  
Entity Address, State or Province DE  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19801  
City Area Code 302  
Local Phone Number 773-1000  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock ($0.01 par value)  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false