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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
6 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011
Jul. 03, 2010
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name INGRAM MICRO INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001018003  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jul. 02, 2011  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Public Float   $ 2,289,263,377
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (Class A) 157,441,169