| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 14, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000939930 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 14, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Pyxus International, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | VA |
| Entity File Number | 001-13684 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-2386250 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8001 Aerial Center Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Morrisville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27560-8417 |
| City Area Code | (919) |
| Local Phone Number | 379-4300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
