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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name INGRAM MICRO INC
Entity Central Index Key 0001018003
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2012
Amendment Flag false
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-29
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (Class A) 152,036,057