Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 08, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Entity Registrant Name ARABIAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT CO    
Entity Central Index Key 0000007039    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 77
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   23,735,165  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011