Number of years a current pensioner is expected to live beyond age 65 - Women (in years)
Longevity For Current Pensioners, Females
Longevity for current pensioners, females.
CHF
Switzerland, Francs
Book value of treasury shares – see following table
Treasury Shares, Excluding Buy Back
Treasury Shares, Excluding Buy Back
Hindustan Unilever Limited
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) [member]
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL).
Summary of contingent liabilities
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Unused tax credits for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Unused tax credits for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, classified as investing activities
Wages and salaries
Wages and salaries
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities recognised as of acquisition date
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Retained profit
Currency Retranslation Movement Retained Profit
Currency retranslation movement retained profit.
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, intangible assets other than goodwill
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, intangible assets other than goodwill
Deferred tax (expense) income
Deferred tax expense (income)
Levels of fair value hierarchy [domain]
Levels of fair value hierarchy [domain]
Freehold land
Freehold Land [Member]
Freehold land.
Dividends paid on ordinary share capital
Dividends paid to equity holders of parent, classified as financing activities
Deferred consideration
Deferred Consideration For Acquisitions Discounted Value
Deferred consideration for acquisitions discounted value.
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis]
Pensions and post-retirement healthcare liabilities:
Pensions And Postretirement Healthcare Liabilities [Abstract]
Pensions and postretirement healthcare liabilities.
1.250% Notes 2025 (€)
1.250% Notes 2025 [Member]
One Point Two Five Zero Percentage Notes Two Thousand Twenty Five
Due between 2 and 3 years
Later than two years and not later than three years [member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents [abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities recognised as of acquisition date
Disclosure of Reconciliation of Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [text block]
Derivative contracts – receipts
Derivative Contracts Receipts Undiscounted Cash Flows
Derivative contracts receipts undiscounted cash flows.
Gross amounts of recognised financial liabilities set off in the balance sheet
Gross financial assets set off against financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Cash flow from continuing operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) operations
Disclosure Of Treasury Risk Management [Abstract]
Treasury Risk Management [Abstract]
Treasury Risk Management [Abstract]
Gains/(losses) on equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Equity instruments gains/(losses)
Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, gains (losses) from investments in equity instruments
4.625% Bonds 2034 (US $)
4.625% Bonds 2034 [Member]
4.625% Bonds 2034
5.600% Bonds 2097 (US $)
5.600% Bonds 2097 [Member]
5.600% bonds 2097.
Net finance costs
Net finance costs
Finance income (cost)
Debit in equity from derivatives in cash flow hedge
Debit In Equity From Derivatives In Cash Flow Hedge
Debit In Equity From Derivatives In Cash Flow Hedge
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table]
Summary of Treasury Shares Movements
Disclosure of treasury shares [text block]
Hedging (gain)/loss transferred to non-financial assets
Hedging Gains (Losses) Transferred To Non-Financial Assets, Equity
Hedging gain/(loss) transferred to non-financial assets.
Bonds and other loans
Bonds And Other Loans
Bonds and other loans.
Number of shares vested (in shares)
Vested (in shares)
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement
Rest of world
All Other Countries [Member]
All other countries.
Non-current financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Non-current financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Other reserves
Currency Retranslation Movement Other Reserves
Currency retranslation movement other reserves.
Rate of increase for pensions in deferment (where provided)
Actuarial Assumption Of Increase For Pensions In Deferment Where Provided
Actuarial Assumption Of Increase For Pensions In Deferment Where Provided
Elida Beauty
Elida Beauty [Member]
Elida Beauty
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill at beginning of period
Intangible assets and goodwill at end of period
Goodwill
Intangible assets and goodwill
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract]
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract]
Refund from plan
Increase (Decrease) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulting From Partial Refund
Increase (Decrease) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulting From Partial Refund
Statement of changes in equity [line items]
Statement of changes in equity [line items]
Attributable to:
Comprehensive income attributable to [abstract]
Computed surplus/(deficit)
Net Surplus (Deficit) In Plan, Before Irrecoverable Surplus
Net Surplus (Deficit) In Plan, Before Irrecoverable Surplus
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in euros per share)
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
Unilever UK & CN Holdings Limited
Unilever UK & CN Holdings Limited [member]
Unilever UK & CN Holdings Limited.
Disclosure of Impact of Interest Rate Swaps and Cross-Currency Swaps
Disclosure Of Impact Of Interest Rate Swaps And Cross Currency Swaps Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of impact of interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps.
After tax
Other Comprehensive Income, Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income, net of tax [abstract]
Summary of Movements in (Deficit)/Surplus
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Defined Benefit Plan Deficit Surplus Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of reconciliation of change in defined benefit plan deficit surplus explanatory
Interest in net assets of associates
Investments in associates at beginning of period
Investments in associates at end of period
Investments in associates reported in separate financial statements
Non-current trade and other receivables
Non-Current Trade And Other Receivables [Member]
Non current trade and other receivables.
Unwinding of discount
Unwinding Discount On Deferred Consideration
Unwinding discount on deferred consideration.
Disclosure of geographical areas [table]
Disclosure of geographical areas [table]
Unilever Finance Netherlands B.V.
Unilever Finance Netherlands BV [Member]
Unilever Finance Netherlands BV .
Dividends declared
Dividends proposed or declared before financial statements authorised for issue but not recognised as distribution to owners
Fixed and Floating Interest Rate
Fixed And Floating Interest Rate [member]
Fixed and floating interest rate.
Additions through business combinations
Acquisitions through business combinations, intangible assets and goodwill
Derivatives financial liabilities reported within trade receivables hedge trading activities
Derivatives Financial Liabilities Reported Within Trade Payables That Hedge Trading Activities
Derivatives Financial Liabilities Reported Within Trade Payables That Hedge Trading Activities
Derivatives, current
Current derivative financial liabilities
Continuing operations
Net profit attributable to shareholders’ equity – used for basic and diluted earnings per share
Income from continuing operations attributable to owners of parent
Currency retranslation
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, intangible assets and goodwill
Nutrafol and OZiva
Nutrafol and OZiva [Member]
Nutrafol and OZiva
Statement of financial position [abstract]
Statement of financial position [abstract]
Disclosure of Auditors Remuneration [Table]
Disclosure Of Auditors Remuneration [Table]
Disclosure Of Auditors Remuneration [Table]
Capital component of lease liability
Capital Component Of Lease Liability
Capital Component Of Lease Liability
Total contingent liabilities
Contingent Liabilities
Contingent Liabilities
Demerger of the Ice Cream Business
Disclosure of discontinued operations [text block]
Summary of Status of Performance Share Plans, Related Changes and Share Award Value Information
Summary Of Status Of Performance Share Plans, Related Changes And Share Award Value Information [Table Text Block]
Summary of status of performance share plans, related changes and share award value information explanatory.
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Related party transactions
Description of accounting policy for transactions with related parties [text block]
Other
Other Leadership Executive Excluding Executive Director [Member]
Other leadership executive excluding executive director.
Less: Bank overdraft included in liabilities held for sale
Bank Overdraft Included In Liabilities Held For Sale
Bank Overdraft Included In Liabilities Held For Sale
Currency retranslation gains/(losses) at beginning of period
Currency retranslation gains/(losses) at end of period
Currency Retranslation Value
Currency retranslation value.
Dividend paid to the non-controlling interest
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Defined benefit plans [axis]
Defined benefit plans [axis]
Overheads
Overheads
Overheads.
Interest income, defined benefit plans
Interest income, defined benefit plans
1.125% Bonds 2028 (€)
1.125% Bonds 2028 [Member]
1.125% bonds 2028.
Owned assets
Owned Assets [Member]
Owned assets.
Amortisation/impairment for the year
Amortisation And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit (Loss) Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Amortisation and impairment loss recognised in profit or loss intangible assets and goodwill.
Releases
Unused provision reversed, other provisions
Provisions
Description of accounting policy for provisions [text block]
Classes of intangible assets other than goodwill [axis]
Classes of intangible assets other than goodwill [axis]
Corporate reorganisation – IPI, PIS and COFINS taxes and penalties
Corporate reorganisation tax assessment
Indirect Tax Relating To Corporate Reorganisation
Indirect tax relating to corporate reorganisation.
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table]
Supplier finance arrangements [axis]
Supplier finance arrangements [axis]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Before tax
Other Comprehensive Income Before Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income before tax [Abstract].
Number of business groups
Number Of Business Groups
Number Of Business Groups
Aggregate amount of temporary differences associated with undistributed earnings of subsidiaries for which deferred tax liabilities have not been recognised
Temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, branches and associates and interests in joint arrangements for which deferred tax liabilities have not been recognised
Bonds and other loans, current
Current bonds issued and current portion of non-current bonds issued
Classes of liabilities [domain]
Classes of liabilities [domain]
Hedging (gains)/losses transferred to non-financial assets
Hedging Gains (Losses) Transferred To Non-Financial Assets
Hedging Gains (Losses) Transferred To Non-Financial Assets
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive income
Number of shares transferred to employee share ownership trust (in shares)
Number Of Shares Transferred To Employee Share Ownership Trust
Number of shares transferred To employee share ownership trust .
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in euros per share)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
Currency retranslation of group companies' net assets and liabilities during the year
Reserve Of Currency Retranslation Movement
Reserve of currency retranslation movement.
Goodwill amortisation
Goodwill Amortisation Contingent Liabilities
Goodwill Amortisation Contingent Liabilities
Derivatives
Derivative Liabilities [Member]
Derivative liabilities for financial liabilities.
Summary of Assets, Liabilities and Surplus/ (Deficit) Position of Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans at Balance Sheet Date
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [text block]
Net amounts of financial liabilities presented in the balance sheet
Derivatives
Net financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements in statement of financial position
Current liabilities
Current liabilities recognised as of acquisition date
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Total assets
Assets
Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Currency retranslation gains/(losses)
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, before tax
Income tax
Description of accounting policy for income tax [text block]
Hyperinflationary adjustment
Hyperinflationary Adjustment Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Hyperinflationary adjustment intangible assets and goodwill.
Percentage of possible increase in risk assumption
Percentage Of Possible Increase In Risk Assumption
Percentage Of Possible Increase In Risk Assumption
Nutrafol
Nutrafol [Member]
Nutrafol
Financial assets and liabilities other than functional currency amount
Financial Assets And Liabilities Other Than Functional Currency Amount
Financial assets and liabilities other than functional currency amount.
Significant subsidiaries
Disclosure of composition of group [text block]
Outstanding at 1 January (in shares)
Outstanding at 31 December (in shares)
Number of other equity instruments outstanding in share-based payment arrangement
Trade and other receivables
Trade And Other Receivables Recognised As Of Acquisition Date
Trade and other receivables recognised as of acquisition date.
Liabilities in respect of short-term repurchase agreements
Repurchase agreements and cash collateral on securities lent
Current tax (expense) income
Current tax expense (income) and adjustments for current tax of prior periods
Disclosure of Remeasurement of Defined Benefit Pension Plans Net of Tax
Disclosure Of Remeasurement Of Defined Benefit Pension Plans Net Of Tax [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans net of tax.
Demerger percentage distributed
DeMerger, Percentage Distributed
DeMerger, Percentage Distributed
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Other financial assets
Other Current Financial Assets [Abstract]
Disclosure of information about other current financial assets.
Receivables from joint ventures
Amounts receivable, related party transactions
Judicial Deposit
Judicial Deposit [Member]
Types of interest rates [axis]
Types of interest rates [axis]
Turnover
Revenue
Revenue
Finance income
Finance Income (Expense), Net
Finance Income (Expense), Net
Unilever U.K. Holdings Limited
Unilever UK Holdings Limited [Member]
Unilever UK Holdings Limited.
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [abstract]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [abstract]
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Other
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Net amount
Net financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Country
Country of incorporation of subsidiary
Assets held for sale
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners
Called up share capital
Issued capital [member]
Fair value reserve at beginning of period
Fair value reserve at end of period
Reserve of gains and losses on financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Other non-current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Classes of other provisions [domain]
Classes of other provisions [domain]
Other reserves
Other reserves [member]
Uncertain tax provision
Unrecognised Tax provision
Unrecognised Tax provision.
Degree of hedging of liabilities, percentage
Degree Of Hedging Of Liabilities, Percentage
Degree Of Hedging Of Liabilities, Percentage
Change in irrecoverable surplus in excess of interest
Changes In Surplus (Deficit) Plan
Changes In Surplus (Deficit) Plan.
Other reserves
Description Of Accounting Policy For Other Reserves [Policy Text Block]
The description of the entity's accounting policy for other reserves.
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Number of ordinary shares issued (in shares)
Increase (decrease) in number of ordinary shares issued
Acquisition of other non-current investments
Purchase of other long-term assets, classified as investing activities
Trade payables and other liabilities
Description of accounting policy for trade and other payables [text block]
Financial instruments
Financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement not set off against financial assets
Summary of Share Capital
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Authorised And Issued Share Capital Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Authorised And Issued Share Capital Explanatory
Non-current: due after more than one year
Trade and other non-current payables [abstract]
Special termination benefits
Special termination benefits
Special termination benefits
Termination benefits expense
3.500% Notes 2028 (US $)
3.500% Notes 2028 [Member]
Three point five zero zero percentage notes two thousand twenty eight.
Investment and return
Disclosure Of Investment And Return Explanatory [Text Block]
The disclosure of investment and return is referenced in balance sheet for financial assets explanatory,
Non-controlling interest
Currency Retranslation Movement Non-Controlling Interest
Currency retranslation movement non-controlling interest.
Disposals and other movements
Disposals, property, plant and equipment
Impairment provision
Provision for impairment of trade and other receivables at beginning of period
Provision for impairment of trade and other receivables at end of period
Provision For Impairment Of Trade And Other Receivables
Provision for impairment of trade and other receivables.
Cumulative gain (loss)
Cumulative Gain (Losses), Future Commodity Prices
Cumulative Gain (Losses), Future Commodity Prices
Assets
Assets [abstract]
Hair Care
Hair Care [Member]
Hair care.
Percentage of possible increase/decrease in risk assumption
Percentage Of Possible Increase Or Decrease In Risk Assumption
Percentage Of Possible Increase Or Decrease In Risk Assumption
Right of use asset
Right-of-use assets [member]
Income tax paid from discontinued operation
Income Taxes Paid (Refund) From Discontinued Operations, Classified As Operating Activities
Income Taxes Paid (Refund) From Discontinued Operations, Classified As Operating Activities
Disclosure Of Share Buyback [Abstract]
Disclosure of Share Buyback [Abstract]
Hyperinflation adjustment
Increase (Decrease) Through Other Changes In Equity, Hyperinflation Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) Through Other Changes In Equity, Hyperinflation Adjustment
Percentage of cash and cash equivalents held with foreign subsidiaries
Cash And Cash Equivalents Held By Foreign Subsidiaries Percentage
Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries percentage.
Current assets
Current assets [abstract]
Others
Other current payables
Change in asset ceiling excluding amounts included in interest expenses
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from gain (loss) on changes in effect of limiting net defined benefit asset to asset ceiling excluding interest income or expense
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Commodity contracts
Commodity Contracts [member]
Commodity Contracts [member]
Non-current assets
Non-current assets [abstract]
Disclosure of reserves within equity [table]
Disclosure of reserves within equity [table]
All other non-audit services
Auditor's remuneration for other services
K18
K18 [Member]
K18
3.100% Notes 2025 (US $)
3.100% Notes 2025 [Member]
3.100% notes 2025.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents recognised as of acquisition date
Taxation
Disclosure of income tax [text block]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Foreign exchange cash inflows
Foreign Exchange Cash Inflows
Foreign exchange cash inflows.
Supplier finance arrangements [domain]
Supplier finance arrangements [domain]
Includes capital expenditures for assets under construction
Property, plant and equipment, expenditures recognised in course of its construction
Period of level of medical cost inflation
Actuarial Assumption Of Medical Cost Trend Period
Actuarial assumption of medical cost trend period.
Dividend declaration
Dividend Declaration [Member]
Dividend Declaration
Disclosure Of Derivative Cash Flow Hedges [Table]
Disclosure Of Derivative Cash Flow Hedges [Table]
Disclosure Of Derivative Cash Flow Hedges [Table]
Financial assets at amortised cost
Financial assets at amortised cost
Interest paid
Interest paid
Interest paid, classified as financing activities
Disclosure of number and weighted average exercise prices of share options
Disclosure of number and weighted average exercise prices of share options [text block]
Accounting policies
Description Of Other Accounting Policies Information [Policy Text Block]
Description Of Other Accounting Policies Information
Unilever Vietnam International Company Limited
Unilever Vietnam International Company Limited [Member]
Unilever Vietnam International Company Limited.
Derivatives assets, reported within trade receivables
Derivatives Financial Assets Reported Within Trade Receivables Hedge Trading Activities
Derivatives financial assets reported within trade receivables hedge trading activities.
Summary of Movements in Leased Assets
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Leased Assets [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of detailed information about leased assets table text block.
Cash and cash equivalents held with foreign subsidiaries
Cash And Cash Equivalents Held By Foreign Subsidiaries
Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries.
Software
Computer software [member]
Share buyback declaration
Share Buyback Declaration [Member]
Share Buyback Declaration
Market value of shares held in respect of share-based compensation plans eliminated on consolidation
Market Value Of Shares Held In Respect Of Share-Based Compensation Plans Eliminated On Consolidation
Market value of shares held in respect of share-based compensation plans eliminated on.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash
Impairment and other non-cash charges
Impairment And Other Non-Cash Charges
Impairment and other non-cash charges.
Percentage of cash and cash equivalents held by central finance companies
Cash And Cash Equivalents Held By Central Finance Companies Percentage
Cash and cash equivalents held by central finance companies percentage.
Past due more than one year
Past Due More Than One Year [Member]
Past due more than one year.
Unilever International Holdings B.V.
Unilever International Holdings B.V [Member]
Unilever International Holdings B.V
Commodity price risk
Commodity price risk [member]
Associates
Disclosure of associates [abstract]
Share consolidation ratio
Share Transactions, Equity, Share Consolidation Ratio
Share Transactions, Equity, Share Consolidation Ratio
Dividends declared per ordinary share (in pounds per share)
Dividends declared per ordinary share (in pounds per share)
Dividends proposed or declared before financial statements authorised for issue but not recognised as distribution to owners per share
Employee contributions
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from contributions to plan by plan participants
Percentage of defined benefit liabilities (in percent)
Percentage Of Defined Benefit Pension Liabilities Valued Annually
Coverage out of the total defined benefit liabilities represented by the most important plans, which are formally valued every year.
Unilever PLC
Unilever PLC
Unilever PLC [Member]
Unilever PLC.
Derivative financial assets
Derivative Financial Assets [member]
Derivative Financial Assets [member]
Types of financial assets [domain]
Types of financial assets [domain]
Dividends received/reductions
Dividends Received And Capital Reductions, Joint Ventures
Dividends Received And Capital Reductions, Joint Ventures
Cash and cash equivalents
Description of accounting policy for determining components of cash and cash equivalents [text block]
Distribution costs
Distribution costs
Share-based payment credit
Increase (decrease) through share-based payment transactions, equity
Total profit attributable to non-controlling interests arises from:
Profit (Loss) Attributable To Non-Controlling Interests [Abstract]
Profit (Loss) Attributable To Non-Controlling Interests
Current financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Current financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Non-derivative And Derivative Financial Liabilities [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Non-Derivative And Derivative Financial Liabilities [Line Items]
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative and derivative financial liabilities.
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations (in euros per share)
Earnings per share from discontinued operations (in euros per share)
Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations
Others
Other non-current payables
Hedges on the net investment in foreign operations
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [member]
Non-current assets
Non-current assets
Non-current assets
Currency retranslation gains/(losses)
Currency retranslation gains/(losses)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Cash flow hedges
Other comprehensive income, before tax, cash flow hedges
Funded schemes in deficit
Funded Benefit Obligation
Funded benefit obligation.
Number of brands
Number Of Brands
Number Of Brands
Total fair value
Total fair value
Fair Value Of Distributed and Retained Business
Fair Value Of Distributed and Retained Business
Net cash flow from continuing operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities, continuing operations
1.125% Bonds 2027 (€)
1.125% Bonds 2027 [Member]
One point one two five percentage bonds two thousand twenty seven.
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table]
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table]
Average interest rate on short term borrowings
Average Interest Rate On Short-Term Borrowings
Average interest rate on short-term borrowings.
Long-term medical cost inflation
Actuarial Assumption Of Long-Term Medical Cost Inflation
Actuarial assumption of long term medical cost inflation.
Classes of property, plant and equipment [axis]
Classes of property, plant and equipment [axis]
Loans to joint ventures
Amount Of Loan Owed By Related Party Transactions
Amount Of Loan Owed By Related Party Transactions
Total liabilities
Total Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Bonds and other loans, non-current
Non-current portion of non-current bonds issued
Classes of property, plant and equipment [domain]
Classes of property, plant and equipment [domain]
Classes of property, plant and equipment [domain]
Cash-generating units [axis]
Cash-generating units [axis]
Actuarial assumptions [domain]
Actuarial assumptions [domain]
Derivative used to hedge
Derivative Used To Hedge [Member]
Derivative used to hedge.
Entity Address, Country
Entity Address, Country
Trade payables, accruals and other liabilities
Trade Payable, Accrual And Other Liabilities
Trade Payable, Accrual And Other Liabilities
EUR
EUR
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Major ordinary share transactions
Major ordinary share transactions [member]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Conversion rate for ordinary shares nominal value (in euro per GBP)
PLC Share Price Conversion Rate To Euro
Plc share price conversion rate to euro.
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Interest received
Interest received, classified as investing activities
Foreign currencies
Description of accounting policy for foreign currency translation [text block]
Schedule of Cash Flow in Respect of Pensions and Similar Post-Employment Benefits
Disclosure Of Cash Flow In Respect Of Pensions And Similar Post Employment Benefits [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of cash flow in respect of pensions and similar postemployment benefits.
Auditor remuneration for various services (each less than individually)
Auditor Remuneration For Other Assurance Services
Auditor remuneration for assurance work on simplification.
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Cash Flow Hedges Attributable To Shareholders Equity
Other comprehensive income net of tax cash flow hedges attributable to shareholders equity.
Impairment provision for trade receivables
Impairment Provision For Current Trade Receivables
Impairment provision for current trade receivables.
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Plant and equipment
Plant And Equipment [Member]
Plant and equipment.
Change in assumption
Percentage of reasonably possible increase in actuarial assumption
Actual return on plan assets (excluding amounts in net finance income/charge)
Actual return on plan assets (excluding amounts in net finance income/charge)
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from return on plan assets excluding interest income or expense
Unilever France S.A.S.
Unilever France SAS [Member]
Unilever France.
Disclosure of Detailed Information about Financial Instruments [Table]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table]
Discontinued operations
Net profit attributable to shareholders’ equity – used for basic and diluted earnings per share
Shareholders’ equity
Income from discontinued operations attributable to owners of parent
Geographical areas [domain]
Geographical areas [domain]
Treasury shares held by employee share trusts and companies (in shares)
Shares Held By Employee Share Trusts And Companies
Shares held by employee share trusts and companies.
Key Management Personnel [Axis]
Key Management Personnel [Axis]
Key management personnel [axis]
Other non-current assets
Disclosure of other non-current assets [text block]
Trade and other current receivables
Trade and other current receivables
Trade and other current receivables
Trade and other current receivables
Ice Cream
Ice Cream [Member]
Ice cream.
Fair value of the Ice Cream business distributed
Fair Value Of The Business Distributed
Fair Value Of The Business Distributed
Basis Of Adjustment [Domain]
Basis Of Adjustment [Domain]
Basis Of Adjustment.
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
TRY
Turkey, New Lira
Summary of Detailed Information About Lease And Own Assets
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Lease And Own Assets [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Lease And Own Assets.
Total inventories
Gross Inventories Total
Gross inventories total.
Dividends in specie to shareholders in The Magnum Ice Cream Company shares
Dividends in specie to shareholders in The Magnum Ice Cream Company shares
Non-Cash Dividend Distributed To Shareholders
Non-Cash Dividend Distributed To Shareholders
Summary of Key Assumptions used in Discounted Cash Flow Projections
Disclosure Of Key Assumptions Used In Discounted Cash Flow Projections [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of key assumptions used in discounted cash flow projections.
0.500% Bonds 2025 (€)
0.500% Bonds 2025 [Member]
Zero point five zero zero percentage bonds two thousand twenty five.
Share-based compensation and other non-cash charges
Share-Based Compensation And Other Non Cash Charges
Share based compensation and other non cash charges.
Operating costs
Disclosure Of Operating Costs [Text Block]
Disclosure of operating costs and non underlying items.
Disclosure of attribution of expenses by nature to their function [line items]
Disclosure of attribution of expenses by nature to their function [line items]
Summary of Principal Defined Benefit Liabilities and Split of Liabilities Between Different Categories of Plan Participants
Disclosure Of Principal Defined Benefit Liabilities And Split Of Liabilities Between Different Categories Of Plan Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of principal defined benefit liabilities and split of liabilities between different categories of plan.
Total consideration
Consideration paid (received)
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis]
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis]
Summary of trade payables and other liabilities
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Trade And Other Payables [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of detailed information about trade and other payables.
Total
Equity attributable to owners of parent [member]
Assets in trust fund benefit obligations
Assets In Trust Fund Benefit Obligations
Assets in trust fund benefit obligations.
Finance costs
Finance costs
Finance costs
Schedule of Cash Resources and Other Financial Assets
Disclosure of financial assets [text block]
Taxation
Adjustments for income tax expense
Latin America
Latin America [Member]
Additions through business combinations
Acquisitions through business combinations, property, plant and equipment
Life expectancy
Actuarial assumption of life expectancy after retirement [member]
Accounting information and policies
Disclosure of material accounting policy information [text block]
Investment grade corporate bonds
Investment Grade Corporate Bonds [Member]
Investment grade corporate bonds.
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value, Classification of Fair Value Calculations by Category
Disclosure Of Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Carried At Fair Value By Category [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of fair value of assets and liabilities carried at fair value by category explanatory.
Disclosure of Fair Value Reserve
Disclosure Of Fair Value Reserve [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of fair value reserve.
Total expense towards inventory write downs and losses
Inventory write-down
Liabilities that are part of the arrangements (days)
Number of days between invoice date and payment due date for financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements
Gross amounts of recognised financial assets set off in the balance sheet
Gross financial liabilities set off against financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Financial liabilities
Description of accounting policy for financial liabilities [text block]
Total of defined benefit costs recognised in other comprehensive income
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans
Other comprehensive income, before tax, gains (losses) on remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans
Income tax relating to remeasurements of defined benefit plans included in other comprehensive income
Net investment in foreign operations
Financial Loans Included As Part Of Net Investment In Foreign Operations
Financial loans included as part of Net investment in foreign operations.
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Currency retranslation
Increase (Decrease) Through Net Exchange Differences On Foreign Currency Translation, Associates
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences on foreign currency translation in associates.
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents Reconciliation to Cash Flow Statement
Disclosure of cash and cash equivalents [text block]
Fees payable to the Group's auditors for the audit of non-statutory financial statements
Auditor's Remuneration For Non Statutory Audit Services
Auditor remuneration for non statutory audit services.
Interest rate swaps cash inflows
Interest Rate Swaps Cash Inflows
Interest rate swaps cash inflows.
Number of share options at beginning of period (in shares)
Number of share options at end of period (in shares)
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
4.750% Notes 2031 (US $)
4.750% Notes 2031 [Member]
4.750% Notes 2031
Basic earnings per share (€)
Basic earnings per share [abstract]
Attributable to:
Profit (loss), attributable to [abstract]
Operating profit of group if acquisition completed
Profit (loss) of combined entity as if combination occurred at beginning of period
Deferred tax
Description of accounting policy for deferred income tax [text block]
Equity and liabilities [abstract]
Pensions in payment
Pensions In Payment [Member]
Pensions in payment.
Foreign exchange changes
Adjustments Due To Foreign Exchange Changes
Adjustments due to foreign exchange changes.
Discounts due to customers
Discounts Due To Customers [Member]
Number of shares acquired (in shares)
Number Of Shares Acquired During The Period
Number Of Shares Acquired During The Period
3.250% Notes 2032 (€)
3.250% Notes Due 2032 [Member]
3.250% Notes Due 2032
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Deferred consideration
Description Of Accounting Policy For Deferred Consideration [Policy Text Block]
Description Of Accounting Policy For Deferred Consideration
of which:
Composition Of Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Composition Of Consideration Transferred
Interest income
Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from interest expense (income)
CNY
China, Yuan Renminbi
Interest Rate Swaps Forecast Period [Axis]
Interest Rate Swaps Forecast Period [Axis]
Interest Rate Swaps Forecast Period
Additions
Additions other than through business combinations, property, plant and equipment
Net investing cash flows attributable to discontinued operations
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities, discontinued operations
Nominal amount of hedging instrument
Nominal amount of hedging instrument
Operating profit
Operating profit from continuing operations
Operating profit
Profit (loss) from operating activities
Other receivables
Other current receivables
Fair value reserves – see following table
Fair Value Reserve
Fair value reserve.
Unilever Thai Trading Limited
Unilever Thai Trading Limited [Member]
Unilever Thai Trading Limited.
Indefinite-life intangible assets
Intangible assets with indefinite useful life
Total statutory audit fees
Auditor's remuneration for audit services
Actuarial gains/(losses) arising from changes in demographic assumptions
Actuarial gains (losses) arising from changes in demographic assumptions, before tax, defined benefit plans
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Freehold buildings
Freehold Buildings [Member]
Freehold buildings.
Interest on bonds and other loans
Interest Expense On Bonds And Other Loans
Interest expense on bonds and other loans.
Share buyback program authorized amount
Share Buy Back Programme, Value
Share Buy Back Programme, Value
Percentage of annual bonus allowed to be invested
Percentage Of Annual Bonus Allowed To Be Invested
Percentage Of Annual Bonus Allowed To Be Invested
Discontinued operations
Total disposals
Discontinued operations [member]
Other adjustments
Other adjustments to reconcile profit (loss)
Commitments to purchase property, plant and equipment
Contractual commitments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment
3.500% Notes 2037 (€)
3.500% Notes 2037 [Member]
3.500% Notes 2037
Reclassification as held for sale
Reclassification as held for sale
Increase (Decrease) Through Reclassified As Held For Sale, Property Plant And Equipment
Increase (Decrease) Through Reclassified As Held For Sale, Property Plant And Equipment
Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Disclosure Of Components Of Deferred Tax [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Components Of Deferred Tax
Provisions
Disclosure of provisions [text block]
Statement of cash flows [abstract]
Statement of cash flows [abstract]
Non-cash items and deferred consideration
Non-Cash Items And Deferred Consideration From Disposal
Non-cash items and deferred consideration from disposal.
Disclosure of financial assets [table]
Disclosure of financial assets [table]
Demerger, Transitional Services Agreement, term
Demerger, Transitional Services Agreement, Term
Demerger, Transitional Services Agreement, Term
Past due more than six months but less than one year
Past Due More Than Six Months But Less Than One Year [Member]
Past due more than six months but less than one year.
Additions
Additions, Associates
Additions, Associates
Over/(under) provided in prior years
Adjustments for current tax of prior periods
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [domain]
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [domain]
1.000% Notes 2027 (€)
1.000% Notes 2027 [Member]
1.000% notes 2027 .
Long-term medical cost inflation
Actuarial assumption of medical cost trend rates [member]
Disclosure of Gross Profit and Operating Cost Explanatory
Disclosure Of Gross Profit And Operating Cost Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of gross profit and operating cost.
Pensions in deferment
Pensions In Deferment [Member]
Pensions in deferment.
Gain loss on termination and modifications of leases
Gain (Loss) On Termination And Modifications Of Leases
Gain loss on termination and modifications of leases.
Germany
GERMANY
3.400% Notes 2033 (€)
3.400% Notes 2033 [Member]
3.400% Notes 2033
Movement in net investment hedges and exchange differences in net investments in foreign operations
Gain (Loss) In Net Investment Hedges And Exchange Differences In Net Investments In Foreign Operations
Gain (loss) in net investment hedges and exchange differences in net investments in foreign operations.
Summary of Amounts Recognised in Statement of Comprehensive Income on Remeasurement of Net Defined Benefit Liability
Disclosure Of Pension Costs On Remeasurement Of Surplus/(Deficit) Recognised In Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of pension costs on remeasuresment of net defined benefit liability included in comprehensive income.
Past due more than three months but less than six months
Past Due More Than Three Months But Less Than Six Months [Member]
Past due more than three months but less than six months.
2.875% Notes 2032 (€)
2.875% Notes 2032 [Member]
2.875% Notes 2032
Current liabilities
Current liabilities [abstract]
Brazil
BRAZIL
Total assets increase/(reduction)
Hyperinflationary Adjustment, Total Assets Increase (Decrease)
Hyperinflationary restatement assets.
Events after the balance sheet date
Description Of Accounting Policy For Events After Reporting Period [Policy Text Block]
The description of the entity's accounting policy for events after reporting period.
Derivative Assets And Liabilities [Domain]
Derivative Assets And Liabilities [Domain]
Derivative Assets And Liabilities
Other financial liabilities, current
Other current financial liabilities
Disclosure of Transactions between Related Parties [Line Items]
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]
Disclosure of Fair Value Measurement of Assets [Line Items]
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [line items]
Cash
Portion of consideration paid (received) consisting of cash and cash equivalents
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Other comprehensive income [abstract]
Right of use asset
Right-Of-Use Assets, Netting [Member]
Right-Of-Use Assets, Netting
Cash flow hedges
Income tax relating to cash flow hedges included in other comprehensive income
Canada
CANADA
Currency translations
Increase (Decrease) Through Currency Translations, Provision For Impairment Of Trade And Other Receivables
Currency translations on impairment provision of trade and other receivables.
Operating costs
Description Of Accounting Policy For Operating Costs [Policy Text Block]
Description of accounting policy for operating costs and non underlying items [Text Block]
Switzerland
SWITZERLAND
Total non-derivative financial liabilities
Non-derivative financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows
Classes of share capital [domain]
Classes of share capital [domain]
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value, class [member]
Reclassification to held for sale
Decrease through classified as held for sale, intangible assets and goodwill
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Non-current financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Rate of increase in salaries
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of salary increases
Summary of Other Non-Current Assets
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Other Non-Current Assets [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of detailed information about other non-current assets.
China
CHINA
Contact Personnel Email Address
Contact Personnel Email Address
Argentina
ARGENTINA
Australia
AUSTRALIA
Finance income
Finance income
Classes of financial liabilities [axis]
Classes of financial liabilities [axis]
Classes of financial liabilities [axis]
Classes of financial liabilities [domain]
Classes of financial liabilities [domain]
Classes of financial liabilities [domain]
Document Shell Company Report
Document Shell Company Report
Summary of Tax Charges in Income Statement
Disclosure Of Components Of Income Tax [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of components of income tax.
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Summary of Movements in Assets
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Defined Benefit Plan Asset [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of reconciliation of change in defined benefit plan asset.
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from resulting from contributions to plan by employer
Capital commitments to joint ventures
Commitments in relation to joint ventures
Average number of employees during the year
Average number of employees
Derivatives and hedge accounting
Description of accounting policy for derivative financial instruments and hedging [text block]
Fair value of assets
Plan assets [member]
Gains/(losses) recognised in income statement
Gains (Losses) Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Fair Value Measurement, Assets And Liabilities
Gains (losses) recognised in profit or loss, fair value measurement, assets and liabilities.
Other tax assessments – approximately 500 cases
Other Tax Assessments Contingent Liabilities
Other tax assessments contingent liabilities.
Lease liabilities
Lease liabilities
Less: lease liabilities
Lease liabilities
Net finance costs
Description of accounting policy for finance costs [text block]
Current trade receivables
Current Trade Receivables [Member]
Current trade receivables.
Repurchase of shares
Repurchase of shares
Increase (decrease) through treasury share transactions, equity
Dividend On Ordinary Capital [Abstract]
Dividend On Ordinary Capital
Fixed rate (weighted average amount of fixing for the following year)
Fixed Rate Asset And Liability, Net
Fixed rate asset and liability net.
Commodity derivatives
Commodity Derivatives [member]
Commodity derivatives .
Discount rate
Actuarial assumption of discount rates
Types of financial liabilities [axis]
Types of financial liabilities [axis]
Outstanding balances for related party transactions [abstract]
Outstanding balances for related party transactions [abstract]
Unification reserve
Unification Reserves [Member]
Unification reserves [Member].
Wellbeing
Wellbeing [Member]
Wellbeing
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Net profit from continuing operations
Net profit from continuing operations
Profit (loss) from continuing operations
Uncertain tax provision, amortisation of intangible assets
Unrecognised Tax provision, Amortisation Of Intangible Assets
Unrecognised Tax provision, Amortisation Of Intangible Assets
Other
Other [Member]
Other.
Trade and other current receivables
Description of accounting policy for trade and other receivables [text block]
Skin Cleansing
Skin Cleasning [Member]
Skin cleasning.
Disposal Group, Name [Axis]
Disposal Group, Name [Axis]
Disposal Group, Name
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial instruments
Financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement not set off against financial liabilities
2.125% Notes 2028 (£)
2.125% notes 2028 [Member]
2.125% notes 2028
Goodwill and intangible assets
Disclosure of intangible assets and goodwill [text block]
Depreciation/Impairment charge for the year
Depreciation, Impairment, Property Plant And Equipment
Depreciation, Impairment, Property Plant And Equipment
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Other
Other intangible assets [member]
Leased assets
Leased Assets [Member]
Leased Assets
Currency retranslation gains/(losses)
Income tax relating to exchange differences on translation of foreign operations included in other comprehensive income
Categories of financial assets [axis]
Categories of financial assets [axis]
Emerging markets
Emerging Markets [Member]
Emerging markets[Member]
Joint ventures
Disclosure of joint operations [abstract]
Unilever Brasil Ltda.
Unilever Brasil Limitada [member]
Unilever Brasil Limitada.
Prepayments and accrued income
Current prepayments and current accrued income other than current contract assets
Unilever securities
Unilever Securities [Member]
Unilever securities.
Cancellation of PLC shares
Treasury Shares, Cancelled
Treasury Shares, Cancelled
Types of financial liabilities [domain]
Types of financial liabilities [domain]
Currency translations
Increase (Decrease) Through Currency Translations, Provision For Inventories
Currency translations on provision for inventories.
Total provisions
Other provisions beginning balance
Other provisions ending balance
Other provisions
Products and services [axis]
Products and services [axis]
Commercial Paper (US $)
Commercial Paper1 [Member]
Commercial paper.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at beginning of period
Financial liabilities at end of period
Total financial liabilities
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities
Other
Other temporary differences [member]
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Taxation
Total tax (expense) income
Tax expense (income)
Other commitments
Other Commitments
Other commitments.
Disclosure Of Impact Of Interest Rate Swaps And Cross Currency Swaps [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Impact Of Interest Rate Swaps And Cross Currency Swaps [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Impact Of Interest Rate Swaps And Cross Currency Swaps [Line Items]
Financial asset
Financial Asset [Member]
Financial asset.
Number of years a current pensioner is expected to live beyond age 65 - Men (in years)
Longevity For Current Pensioners, Males
Longevity for current pensioners, males.
Cash-generating units [domain]
Cash-generating units [domain]
Events after the balance sheet date
Disclosure of events after reporting period [text block]
Active members
Active Employees [Member]
Active employees.
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Net deferred tax assets
Trade and other receivables
Conopco, Inc.
Conopco, Inc [Member]
Conopco, Inc.
Information regarding discontinued operations
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations [text block]
Shares held by employee share trusts and group companies
Description Of Accounting Policy For Shares Held By Employee Share Trusts And Group Companies [Policy Text Block]
The description of the entity's accounting policy for shares held by employee share trusts and group companies.
Share of net profit of joint ventures and associates
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method
Unilever Services (Hefei) Co. Ltd
Unilever Services (Hefei) Co. Limited [Member]
Unilever Services (Hefei) Co. Limited.
Miscellaneous non-current assets [abstract]
Miscellaneous non-current assets [abstract]
Wholly or partly funded defined benefit plans, in surplus
Wholly Or Partly Funded Defined Benefit Plans, In Surplus [Member]
Wholly Or Partly Funded Defined Benefit Plans, In Surplus
Unilever Manufacturera S. de R.L. de C.V.
Unilever Manufacturera S.de R.L de C.V [Member]
Unilever Manufacturera S.de R.L de C.V
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Selling and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expense
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Unilever Asia Private Limited
Unilever Asia Private Limited [Member]
Unilever Asia Private Limited.
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [domain]
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [domain]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Income tax reserve adjustments – current and prior year
Tax Rate Effect Of Income Tax Reserve Adjustments For Current And Prior Periods
Tax rate effect of income tax reserve adjustments current and prior periods.
Maturity [axis]
Maturity [axis]
Other financing activities
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, classified as financing activities
United Kingdom
UK
UNITED KINGDOM
Cominex
Cominex [Member]
Cominex
UNUS Holding B.V.
UNUS Holding BV [Member]
UNUS holding BV.
Sales and settlements
Sales And Settlements, Fair Value Measurement, Assets And Liabilities
Sales and Settlements, fair value measurement, assets and liabilities.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Ordinary shares
Description Of Accounting Policy For Ordinary Shares [Policy Text Block]
The description of the entity's accounting policy for ordinary shares.
Disclosure Of Staff And Management Costs [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Staff And Management Costs [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Staff And Management Costs [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Share-based compensation costs
Equity-settled share-based compensation plan expense
Expense from share-based payment transactions with employees
Fair value of the retained ownership in TMICC
Fair Value Of The Retained Business
Fair Value Of The Retained Business
Classes of financial assets [axis]
Classes of financial assets [axis]
Lease liabilities
Gross lease liabilities
1.375% Notes 2029 (€)
1.375% Notes 2029 [Member]
1.375% notes 2029.
Share of net profit/(loss)
Share of profit (loss) of joint ventures accounted for using equity method
Profit or loss [abstract]
Profit or loss [abstract]
Gain (loss) in cash flow hedge reserve
Reserve of cash flow hedges
Continuing operations
Non-controlling interests
Profit (loss) from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations [table]
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations [table]
Earnings per share [table]
Earnings per share [table]
Value of share buyback programme
Share Buy Back Programme, Authorized Amount
Share Buy Back Programme, Authorized Amount
Revenue of group if acquisition completed
Revenue of combined entity as if combination occurred at beginning of period
Classes of assets [axis]
Classes of assets [axis]
Excluded plan assets
Excluded Pension Assets
Excluded pension assets.
Provisions
Current provisions
Due between 4 and 5 years
Later than four years and not later than five years [member]
Interest rate swaps cash outflows
Interest Rate Swaps Cash Outflows
Interest rate swaps cash outflows.
Types of share-based payment arrangements [domain]
Types of share-based payment arrangements [domain]
Unilever Nederland B.V.
Unilever Nederland B V [member]
Unilever Nederland B V.
France
FRANCE
Shareholders’ equity
Equity attributable to owners of parent
Other financial assets
Other Financial Assets [Abstract]
Other financial assets.
Skin Care
Skin Care [Member]
Skin care.
Earnings per share
Earnings per share [abstract]
Subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests
Subsidiaries with material non-controlling interests [member]
Range [axis]
Range [axis]
1.750% Notes 2028 (€)
1.750% Notes 2028 [Member]
1.750% Notes 2028
Components of equity [axis]
Components of equity [axis]
Summary of Financial Liabilities
Disclosure of financial liabilities [text block]
Distributed through demerger
Distributed Through Demerger, Provision For Inventories
Distributed Through Demerger, Provision For Inventories
Retired members
Retired Employees [Member]
Retired employees.
Net financing cash flows attributable to discontinued operations
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities, discontinued operations
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]
Share of net profit of joint ventures/associates and other (income)/loss from non-current investments
Adjustments For Share Of Net Profit (Loss) On Joint Ventures Or Associates And Other Income (Loss) From Non-Current Investments And Associates
Adjustments For Share Of Net Profit (Loss) On Joint Ventures Or Associates And Other Income (Loss) From Non-Current Investments And Associates
Services supplied to associated pension schemes
Auditor Remuneration For Services Supplied To Associated Pension Schemes
Auditor's remuneration for services supplied to associated pension schemes.
Profit before taxation from continuing operations
Profit before taxation from continuing operations
Profit (loss) before tax
Derivative Assets And Liabilities [Axis]
Derivative Assets And Liabilities [Axis]
Derivative Assets And Liabilities
Capital redemption reserve
Capital redemption reserve
Pension plans
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Defined benefit pension plans member.
Key management compensation excluding non-executive director's fee
Key Management Compensation, Excluding Non-Executive Directors Fee
Key management compensation excluding non-executive directors fee.
Retirement benefit plans type [member]
Retirement Benefit Plans Type [Member]
Retirement benefit plans type [member]
Share buyback
Disclosure Of Share Buy Back [Text Block]
Disclosure Of Share Buy Back
Finance income/(cost)
Finance Income (Cost) [Member]
Finance Income (Cost)
Net monetary gain/(loss)
Hyperinflationary Adjustment, Net Monetary Gain (Loss)
Hyperinflationary Adjustment, Net Monetary Gain (Loss)
Floating Rate Notes 2027 (€)
Floating Rate Notes 2027 [Member]
Floating Rate Notes 2027
Actuarial gain/(loss) arising from experience adjustments
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from actuarial gains (losses) arising from experience adjustments
Equity instruments held, total plan assets, percentage
Equity Instruments Held, Total Plan Assets, Percentage
Equity Instruments Held, Total Plan Assets, Percentage
Categories of related parties [domain]
Categories of related parties [domain]
Total for all joint ventures
Total for all joint ventures [member]
Other non-current assets
Other Miscellaneous Non-Current Assets
Other miscellaneous non-current assets.
Disclosure of other provisions [table]
Disclosure of other provisions [table]
Recycling of currency retranslation to the income statement on business disposals
Gain (Loss) In Currency Retranslation To The Income Statement On Business Disposals
Gain (Loss) In Currency Retranslation To The Income Statement On Business Disposals
Employee contributions
Employee contributions
Provisions
Due after one year
Other non-current provisions
Disposals and other movements
Disposals and retirements, property, plant and equipment
3.375% Notes 2025 (US $)
3.375% Notes 2025 [Member]
Three point three seven five percentage notes two thousand twenty five.
Net monetary loss arising from hyperinflationary economies
Net monetary loss arising from hyperinflationary economies
Gains (losses) on net monetary position
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [table]
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Fair value gains/losses
Fair Value Gains Or Losses, Netting [Member]
Fair Value Gains Or Losses, Netting
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
Cash and cash equivalents per cash flow statement
Cash and cash equivalents if different from statement of financial position
Net foreign exchange loss
Net foreign exchange loss
Products and services [domain]
Products and services [domain]
Summary of Operating Results of Reportable Segments
Disclosure of operating segments [text block]
Provision for inventories
Provisions for inventories at beginning of period
Provisions for inventories at end of period
Provision For Inventories
Provision for inventories.
Average number of shares - used for basic earnings per share (in shares)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share
Irrecoverable surplus
Irrecoverable Surplus
Irrecoverable surplus.
Plan assets after irrecoverable surplus
Plan Assets After Irrecoverable Surplus [Member]
Plan Assets After Irrecoverable Surplus
Post-employment benefit expense in profit or loss
Post-employment benefit expense in profit or loss
Disclosure Of Impact Of Interest Rate Swaps And Cross Currency Swaps [Table]
Disclosure Of Impact Of Interest Rate Swaps And Cross Currency Swaps [Table]
Disclosure Of Impact Of Interest Rate Swaps And Cross Currency Swaps [Table]
Interest Rate Swap Forecast Period [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap Forecast Period [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap Forecast Period
Actuarial valuation, time interval
Actuarial Valuation, Time Interval
Actuarial Valuation, Time Interval
American Depositary Shares (evidenced by Depositary Receipts) each representing one ordinary share of the nominal amount of 3 1/2 pence each
American Depository Shares [Member]
Net Investment in foreign operations in USD/GBP
Financial Loans Denominated In Foreign Currency, Value
Financial loans denominated in foreign currency, value.
Other reserves
Other reserves
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [table]
Investment And Return [Abstract]
Investment And Return
Share-based benefits
Key management personnel compensation, share-based payment
Reporting services performed in preparation for the demerger
Auditor Remuneration For Reporting Services Related To DeMerger
Auditor Remuneration For Reporting Services Related To DeMerger
Companies legislation and accounting standards
Description Of Accounting Policy For Companies Legislation And Accounting Standards [Policy Text Block]
Description of accounting policy for companies legislation and accounting standards explanatory.
Gain (loss) impact in income statement due to Level 3 instruments
Gains (losses) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Borrowings
Borrowings
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Trade and Other Current Receivables [Line Items]
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Line Items]
Trade and other current receivables.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets
Production costs
Production Costs1
Production Costs.
Defined benefit plans
Defined benefit plans [domain]
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
Tax rate effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss)
United Kingdom
Country of domicile [member]
Elida Beauty, Russia and Truliva
Elida Beauty, Russia And Truliva [Member]
Elida Beauty, Russia And Truliva
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents after effect of exchange rate changes
Deferred tax
Deferred tax expense (income) [abstract]
Past service costs including losses/(gains) on curtailments
Past service costs including losses/(gains) on curtailments
Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from past service cost
Total cash flow used in financing activities
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities
Unilever Deutschland GmbH
Unilever Deutschland Gmbh [Member]
Unilever Deutschland Gmbh [Member]
Parent Companies Of The Group [Domain]
Parent Companies Of The Group [Domain]
Parent Companies of the Group [Domain]
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:
Current financial assets at fair value through profit or loss [abstract]
Counterparties [axis]
Counterparties [axis]
Earnings per share
Description of accounting policy for earnings per share [text block]
Irrecoverable withholding tax
Tax Rate Effect Of Irrecoverable Withholding Tax
The tax rate effect on the reconciliation between the average effective tax rate and the applicable tax rate resulting from irrecoverable withholding tax.
Hedge accounting not applied
Hedge Accounting Not Applied [member]
Hedge accounting not applied.
Fair value hedges
Fair value hedges [member]
Markets of customers [domain]
Markets of customers [domain]
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment [member]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Fair value of assets
Total Pension Plans Assets
Plan assets, at fair value
Treasury shares at beginning of period
Treasury shares at end of period
Treasury shares
Statement of changes in equity [table]
Statement of changes in equity [table]
Disclosure Of Trade And Other Payables [Table]
Disclosure Of Trade And Other Payables [Table]
Disclosure of trade and other payables.
Actuarial assumptions [axis]
Actuarial assumptions [axis]
Key management personnel of entity or parent
Key management personnel of entity or parent [member]
Net cash flow used in continuing investing activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities, continuing operations
Past due less than three months
Past Due Less Than Three Months [Member]
Past due less than three months.
Summary of Products and Services
Disclosure of products and services [text block]
Management Co-Investment Plan
Management Co-Investment Plan [Member]
Management Co-Investment Plan
CAD
Canada, Dollars
Mixhold B.V.
Mixhold BV [Member]
Mixhold BV.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales
On foreign exchange derivatives
Foreign exchange derivatives
Foreign Exchange Derivatives [Member]
Foreign exchange derivatives assets.
Bank loans and overdrafts
Bank Loans And Overdrafts
Bank loans and overdrafts.
Classes of assets [domain]
Classes of assets [domain]
Disclosure of subsidiaries [abstract]
Disclosure of subsidiaries [abstract]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Disposal of businesses
Decrease through loss of control of subsidiary, intangible assets and goodwill
Disposal of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment, classified as investing activities
Types of hedges [domain]
Types of hedges [domain]
Cash flow projection period
Discounted Cash Flow Projection Period
Discounted cash flow projection period.
Indonesia
INDONESIA
Future minimum sublease payments expected to be received
Expected Future Minimum Sub-Lease Payments Receivable
Expected future minimum sub lease payments receivable.
Bank loans and overdrafts
Interest expense on bank loans and overdrafts
Dividend declared and paid during the year (in pounds per share)
Dividends paid, ordinary shares per share
ILS
Israel, New Shekels
Low value lease expense
Expense relating to leases of low-value assets for which recognition exemption has been used
Bottom of range
Bottom of range [member]
India
INDIA
Unilever Philippines, Inc.
Unilever Philippines, Inc. [Member]
Unilever Philippines, Inc
Impact of share consolidation (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Of Ordinary Shares Used In Calculating Basic Earnings Per Share, Decrease From Share Consolidation
Weighted Average Number Of Ordinary Shares Used In Calculating Basic Earnings Per Share, Decrease From Share Consolidation
Categories of related parties [axis]
Categories of related parties [axis]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Italy
ITALY
1.625% Notes 2033 (€)
1.625% Notes 2033 [Member]
One point six two five percentage notes two thousand thirty three .
Total net profit
Net profit
Profit or loss for the period
Profit after tax
Profit after tax
Profit (loss)
Prestige
Prestige [Member]
Prestige
Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
Cash flow hedges gains/(losses)
Cash flow hedges
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, cash flow hedges
PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk
PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk [Member]
P T Unilever Indonesia Tbk [Member]
Summary of Trade and Other Current Receivables
Disclosure Of Trade And Other Current Receivable [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of trade and other current receivable.
Percentage of possible decrease in risk assumption
Percentage Of Possible Decrease In Risk Assumption
Percentage Of Possible Decrease In Risk Assumption
Distributed through demerger
Distributed Through DeMerger, Property, Plant And Equipment
Distributed Through DeMerger, Property, Plant And Equipment
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Plans [Table]
Disclosure Of Share-Based Compensation Plans [Table]
Disclosure of share based compensation plans.
Total
Financial assets
Financial assets
Other
Aggregate cash-generating units for which amount of goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite useful lives is not significant [member]
Philippines
PHILIPPINES
Weighted average exercise price of share options awarded (in € per share)
Weighted average exercise price of share options granted in share-based payment arrangement
Summary of Net Finance Costs
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Finance Income (Cost) [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of detailed finance cost explanatory.
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Pakistan
PAKISTAN
Other
Other assets, amount contributed to fair value of plan assets
Disclosure of Outstanding Fixed to Float Interest Rate Swaps
Disclosure Of Outstanding Fixed To Float Interest Rate Swaps [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of National Amount Of Outstanding Fixed To Float Interest Rate Swaps
Disclosure of financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements [table]
Disclosure of financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements [table]
Disclosure of Currency Retranslation Gains (Losses)
Disclosure Of Currency Retranslation Gains (Losses) [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of currency retranslation gains/(losses).
Cooking Aids
Cooking Aids [Member]
Cooking Aids
Document Registration Statement
Document Registration Statement
Number of shares issued (in shares)
Number of shares issued
Disclosure Of Income Tax (Credit) [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Income Tax (Credit) [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Income Tax (Credit) [Line Items]
Summary of Contingent Liabilities
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [text block]
Property and leases
Property and Real Estate
Real estate, amount contributed to fair value of plan assets
Bonds and other loans
Bonds issued, undiscounted cash flows
Segment information
Disclosure of entity's operating segments [text block]
Summary of Currency Derivatives Outstanding
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Currency Derivatives Outstanding To Which Cash Flow Hedge Accounting Is Applied [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of currency derivatives outstanding to which cash flow hedge accounting is applied.
2.625% Notes 2051 (US $)
2.625% Notes 2051 [Member]
2.625% Notes 2051
Other deductible temporary differences for which no deferred tax asset recognised, interest expense
Other Deductible Temporary Differences For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Is Recognised, Interest Expense
Other Deductible Temporary Differences For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Is Recognised, Interest Expense
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [domain]
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [domain]
Current: due within one year
Trade and other current payables [abstract]
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated depreciation and amortisation [member]
Retained profit
Retained earnings [member]
Less: Bank overdrafts
Bank overdrafts
Net finance costs
Disclosure of finance income (cost) [text block]
Benefit paid by the Company in respect of unfunded plans
Unfunded Plans [Member]
Unfunded plans.
Due between 1 and 2 years
Later than one year and not later than two years [member]
Horlicks
Horlicks [Member]
Horlicks.
Changes in tax rates
Deferred tax expense (income) relating to tax rate changes or imposition of new taxes
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [table]
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [table]
Present value of defined benefit obligation
Present value of defined benefit obligation [member]
Summary of Dividends on Ordinary Capital
Disclosure Of Dividends On Ordinary Capital [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of dividends on ordinary capital.
Reclaimable sales tax
Value added tax receivables
Lease liabilities
Description of accounting policy for leases [text block]
Range of share awards percentage for performance share plans
Range Of Share Awards Percentage For Performance Share Plans
Range of share awards percentage for performance share plans.
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Schedule of Sensitivity of Pension Liabilities to Changes in the Weighted Key Assumptions
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [text block]
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Business Contact
Business Contact [Member]
GBP
United Kingdom, Pounds
Tax losses
Tax Losses, Netting [Member]
Tax losses.
Accelerated tax depreciation
Accelerated Tax Depreciation, Netting [Member]
Accelerated tax depreciation.
Exchange difference on underlying items
Exchange Differences On Translation [Member]
Exchange differences on translation [Member]
Share-based payments
Share-Based Payment Arrangements, Netting [Member]
Share-based payments.
Liabilities
Liabilities [abstract]
Benefit payments
Benefit payments
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from payments from plan
Change in asset ceiling excluding amounts included in finance cost
Gains (losses) on changes in effect of limiting net defined benefit asset to asset ceiling excluding interest income or expense, before tax, defined benefit plans
Income Statement [Line Items]
Income Statement [Line Items]
Income Statement [Line Items]
Bonds and other loans
Bonds issued
Financial assets at amortised cost
Current financial assets at amortised cost
Unilever Global IP Ltd
Unilever Global IP Ltd [Member]
Unilever Global IP Ltd .
Unilever Canada, Inc.
Unilever Canada Inc [Member]
Unilever Canada Inc.
Categories of financial assets [domain]
Categories of financial assets [domain]
Other
Other Temporary Differences, Netting [Member]
Other Temporary Differences, Netting
Tax (charge)/credit
Other Comprehensive Income Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income tax [Abstract].
Provisions [abstract]
Carrying amount [member]
Carrying amount [member]
Dividends on ordinary capital
Disclosure of dividends [text block]
Net cash flow used in continuing financing activities
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities, continuing operations
Net carrying amount as shown in balance sheet
Net Carrying Amount [member]
Net carrying amount.
2.000% Notes 2026 (US $)
2.000% Notes 2026 [Member]
2.000% notes 2026.
Salaries and short-term employee benefits
Key management personnel compensation, short-term employee benefits
Netherlands
NETHERLANDS
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Disclosure Of Treasury Risk Management [Table]
Disclosure Of Treasury Risk Management [Table]
Disclosure Of Treasury Risk Management [Table]
Gross service cost
Current service cost, defined benefit plans
Net defined benefit liability (asset)
Net defined benefit liability (asset)
Net defined benefit liability (asset)
Summary of Combined Financial Information in Relation to HUL
Disclosure Of Subsidiaries With Significant Non-Controlling Interests [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of subsidiaries with significant non controlling interests.
5.000% Notes 2033 (US $)
5.000% Notes 2033 [Member]
5.000% Notes 2033
Currency retranslation of group companies – see following table
Currency retranslation reserve at beginning of period
Currency retranslation reserve at end of period
Reserve Of Currency Retranslation Of Group Companies
Reserve of currency retranslation of group companies.
Gains/(losses) on equity instruments
Other Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax, Gains (Losses) From Equity Instruments Attributable To Shareholders Equity
Other comprehensive income net of tax gains losses fom equity instruments attributable to shareholders equity.
Experience gains/(losses) arising on pension plan and other benefit plan liabilities
Actuarial gains (losses) arising from experience adjustments, before tax, defined benefit plans
Forfeited (in shares)
Forfeited (in shares)
Number of share options forfeited in share-based payment arrangement
Cancellation of treasury shares
Cancellation of treasury shares
Treasury risk management
Disclosure Of Treasury Risk Management With Managing Liquidity Interest And Market Risk [Text Block]
Disclosure of treasury risk management with managing liquidity interest and market risk.
Surplus/(deficit)
Surplus (deficit) in plan
Cash collateral received
Cash collateral pledged subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement not set off against financial liabilities
Dividend received/reductions
Dividends Received And Capital Reductions, Associates
Dividends Received And Capital Reductions, Associates
Bank loans and overdrafts, current
Current loans received and current portion of non-current loans received
Leased assets
Leased assets at beginning of period
Leased assets at end of period
Right-of-use assets
Contact Personnel Name
Contact Personnel Name
Other current receivables
Other Current Receivables [member]
Other current receivables.
Financial assets at amortised cost
Non-current financial assets at amortised cost
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired
Summary of New Standards, Amendments and Interpretations of Existing Standards that are Not Yet Effective and Have Not Been Early Adopted by the Group
Summary Of New Standards, Amendments And Interpretations Of Existing Standards That Are Not Yet Effective And Have Not Been Early Adopted By The Group [Table Text Block]
Summary Of New Standards, Amendments And Interpretations Of Existing Standards That Are Not Yet Effective And Have Not Been Early Adopted By The Group
Total Brazil Tax
Tax Contingent Liabilities
Tax contingent liabilities.
Short-term deposits
Short-term deposits, classified as cash equivalents
Non-current financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:
Non-current financial assets at fair value through profit or loss [abstract]
UK and Netherlands
UK And Netherlands [Member]
UK And Netherlands
Carrying value of net assets
Total carrying amount of net assets derecognised
Net assets sold
Assets (liabilities)
Special Benefits Trust
Special Benefits Trust [Member]
Special benefits trust.
4.250% Bonds 2027 (US $)
4.250% Bonds 2027 [Member]
4.250% Bonds 2027
Fair value of assets before irrecoverable surplus
Plan Assets Before Irrecoverable Surplus [Member]
Plan Assets Before Irrecoverable Surplus
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [table]
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [table]
Mexico
MEXICO
3.375% Notes 2035 (€)
3.375% Notes 2035 [Member]
3.375% Notes 2035
Number of ordinary shares held by other group companies in connection with share-based compensation plans (in shares)
Number Of Ordinary Shares Held To Satisfy Options Granted
Number of ordinary shares held to satisfy options granted.
Percentage of long term trend future improvements
Percentage Of Long-Term Trend Future Improvements
Percentage of long term trend future improvements.
Summary of Operating Results by Geographical Areas
Disclosure of geographical areas [text block]
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss, net of tax:
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax [abstract]
Derivatives
Derivatives [member]
Rebate accruals
Contract liabilities
Cash movement
Cash Adjustments In Financial Liabilities
Cash adjustments in financial liabilities.
Thailand
THAILAND
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Bank loans and overdrafts
Loans received
Security Reporting Obligation
Security Reporting Obligation
Disclosure of Share Based Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Share-Based Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Disclosure of share based compensation plans.
2.900% Notes 2027 (US $)
2.900% Notes 2027 [Member]
2.900% notes 2027.
Short term lease expense
Expense relating to short-term leases for which recognition exemption has been used
Trade and Other Current Receivables [Table]
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Table]
Trade and other current receivables.
Reduction in number of shares for share consolidation (in shares)
Decrease In Number Of Shares, Share Consolidation
Decrease In Number Of Shares, Share Consolidation
Gross service cost
Increase in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from current service cost
SGD
Singapore, Dollars
Turkey
TÜRKIYE
Other non-current financial assets
Other non-current financial assets
Summary of Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of reconciliation of effective tax rate.
Audit-related assurance services
Auditor's Remuneration For Audit Related Assurance Services
Auditor's remuneration for audit related assurance services.
Movement of equity investments
Movement Of Equity Instruments Designated At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income
Movement of equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income.
Other non-current assets
Description Of Accounting Policy For Other Non-Current Assets [Policy Text Block]
The description of the entity's accounting policy for other noncurrent assets.
Summary of Staff Cost, Average Number of Employees and Key Management Compensation
Disclosure Of Staff And Management Costs [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of staff and management costs.
Unused tax losses for which deferred tax asset recognised or not
Unused Tax Losses For Which Deferred Tax Asset Recognised Or Not
Unused tax losses for which deferred tax asset recognised or not.
Summary of Potential Future Lease Commitments and Other Commitments Fall Due
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis Of Lease And Other Commitments [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis Of Lease And Other Commitments
Classes of share capital [axis]
Classes of share capital [axis]
Vested (in shares)
Vested (in shares)
Number of share options exercised in share-based payment arrangement
Singapore
SINGAPORE
Unfunded schemes
Unfunded Benefit Obligation
Unfunded benefit obligation.
Unilever IP Holdings B.V.
Unilever IP Holdings BV [Member]
Unilever IP Holdings B.V .
Share of net profit/(loss)
Share of profit (loss) of associates accounted for using equity method
Basis of consolidation
Disclosure of basis of consolidation [text block]
Derivative contracts – payments
Derivative Contracts Payments Undiscounted Cash Flows
Derivative contracts payments undiscounted cash flows.
Equity at beginning of period
Equity at end of period
Total equity
Equity at beginning of period
Equity at end of period
Equity
Inventories carried at net realisable value
Inventories, at net realisable value
Entity Addresses, Address Type [Axis]
Entity Addresses, Address Type [Axis]
Others
Others [Member]
Others.
Owned assets
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period
Property, plant and equipment at end of period
Property, plant and equipment
Net operating cash flows attributable to discontinued operations
Net operating cash flows attributable to discontinued operations
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities, discontinued operations
Gross profit
Gross profit
Disposal Group, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group, Name [Domain]
Other contingent liabilities
Other Contingent Liabilities
Other contingent liabilities.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company
The Magnum Ice Cream Company [Member]
The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Distributed through demerger
Distributed Through DeMerger, Trade And Other Receivables
Distributed Through DeMerger, Trade And Other Receivables
Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income
Income tax relating to hedges of investments in equity instruments included in other comprehensive income
Summary Reconciliation Of Provision For Inventories
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Provision For Inventories Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of reconciliation of provision for inventories explanatory.
Derivative financial liabilities
Derivative financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows
Summary of Maturity Analysis for Non-Derivative and Derivative Financial Liabilities
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Non-Derivative And Derivative Financial Liabilities [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative and derivative financial liabilities.
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax:
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax [abstract]
Level 1
Level 1 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Average near-term nominal growth rates
Average Near Term Nominal Growth Rate Used To Discounted Cash Flow Projections
Average near term nominal growth rate used to discounted cash flow projections.
Awarded (in shares)
Number of share options granted in share-based payment arrangement
Carrying value
Carrying Value [Member]
Carrying value.
Cash and cash equivalents held by entity unavailable for use by group
Cash and cash equivalents held by entity unavailable for use by group
Disclosure of Detailed Information about Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Disclosure Of Income Tax (Credit) [Table]
Disclosure Of Income Tax (Credit) [Table]
Disclosure Of Income Tax (Credit) [Table]
Payment of intercompany position
Payment Of Intercompany Position
Payment Of Intercompany Position
Vesting period
Share-Based Payment Arrangements, Award Vesting Period
Share-Based Payment Arrangements, Award Vesting Period
Summary of Financial Assets are Subject to Offsetting, Enforceable Master Netting Arrangements and Similar Agreements
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [text block]
Comparable trade payables that are not part of the arrangements (days)
Number of days between invoice date and payment due date for trade payables that are not part of supplier finance arrangements
Revolving credit facility
Undrawn borrowing facilities
Sales to joint ventures
Revenue from sale of goods, related party transactions
Level 2
Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Non-Executive Directors’ fees
Key Management Compensation, Non-Executive Directors Fee
Key management compensation non executive directors fee.
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [abstract]
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [abstract]
Pension liabilities
Pension Liabilities [Member]
Pension liabilities [Member]
Unilever South Africa (Pty) Limited
Unilever South Africa (Pty) Limited [Member]
Unilever South Africa (Pty) Limited.
Total Significant CGUs
Aggregate Significant Individual Assets Or Cash Generating Units [Member]
Aggregate Significant Individual Assets Or Cash generating Units.
Number of product areas
Number Of Product Areas
Number Of Product Areas
Weighted average exercise price beginning of period (in € per share)
Weighted average exercise price at end of period (in € per share)
Weighted average exercise price of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement
Shareholders’ equity
Profit (loss), attributable to owners of parent
Finished goods and goods for resale
Gross Finished Goods
Gross finished goods.
Settlements
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from gains (losses) arising from settlements
Brand and marketing investment
Sales and marketing expense
Basis Of Adjustment [Axis]
Basis Of Adjustment [Axis]
Basis Of Adjustment.
Equity securities
Equity instruments held
Provisions less payments
Adjustments for provisions
Disclosure of Auditors Remuneration [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Auditors Remuneration [Line Items]
Disclosure of auditors remuneration.
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Non-derivative And Derivative Financial Liabilities [Table]
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Non-Derivative And Derivative Financial Liabilities [Table]
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Non-derivative And Derivative Financial Liabilities [Table]
Assets and liabilities held for sale
Description of accounting policy for non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale [text block]
Deferred tax asset (liability), beginning balance
Deferred tax asset (liability), ending balance
Total
Deferred tax liability (asset)
Current liabilities
Current liabilities
Current liabilities
Cash flow hedges
Cash flow hedges [member]
Disposals excluding the Demerger
Disposals Excluding the Demerger [Member]
Disposals Excluding the Demerger
Settlements
Past service cost and losses (gains) arising from settlements, defined benefit plans
Interest rate fixed on expected financial liability
Percentage Of Debt Fixing Considering Impact Of Interest Rate Swaps
Percentage of debt fixing considering impact of interest rate swaps.
Continuing and discontinued operations [axis]
Continuing and discontinued operations [axis]
Inventories
Total
Current inventories
Deferred tax assets
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests [member]
Non-controlling interests
Comprehensive income, attributable to non-controlling interests
Disclosure Of Trade And Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Trade And Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Disclosure of trade and other liabilities [line items]
Document Accounting Standard
Document Accounting Standard
Impact on equity - trade-related cash flow hedges
Impact On Equity Trade Related Cash Flow Hedges
Impact on equity trade related cash flow hedges.
Social security and sundry taxes
Current payables on social security and taxes other than income tax
Disclosure Of Staff And Management Costs [Table]
Disclosure Of Staff And Management Costs [Table]
Disclosure Of Staff And Management Costs [Table]
Number of treasury shares cancelled (in shares)
Number Of Treasury Shares Cancelled
Number Of Treasury Shares Cancelled
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options
Percentage of entity's revenue
Percentage of entity's revenue
Capital element of lease rental payments
Payment Of Lease Liabilities, Including Capital Only, Classified As Financing Activities
Payment Of Lease Liabilities, Including Capital Only, Classified As Financing Activities
Share-based compensation plans
Description of accounting policy for share-based payment transactions [text block]
Statement of changes in equity [abstract]
Statement of changes in equity [abstract]
Deferred consideration
Deferred Consideration Current
Deferred consideration current.
Measurement [domain]
Measurement [domain]
Gross amounts of recognised financial assets
Gross financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Disclosure of Impact of Acquisitions and Net Assets Acquired and Total Payment for Acquisition
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [text block]
Commodity contracts cash inflows
Commodity Contracts Cash InFlows
Commodity contracts cash inflows.
Fixed Income Total
Debt instruments, amount contributed to fair value of plan assets
Other
Other Miscellaneous Reserves
Other miscellaneous reserves.
Actuarial gains/(losses) arising from changes in financial assumptions
Actuarial gain/(loss) arising from changes in financial assumptions
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from actuarial gains (losses) arising from changes in financial assumptions
Unilever UK Limited
Unilever UK Limited [Member]
Unilever UK limited.
Disclosure of Detailed Information about Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Contingent liabilities incurred in relation to interests in joint ventures
Contingent liabilities incurred in relation to interests in joint ventures
Summary of Financial Liabilities are Subject to Offsetting, Enforceable Master Netting Arrangements and Similar Agreements
Disclosure of offsetting of financial liabilities [text block]
Inflation rate
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of inflation [member]
Number of shares granted (in shares)
Awarded (in shares)
Number of other equity instruments granted in share-based payment arrangement
Types of risks [domain]
Types of risks [domain]
Summary of Movements in Liabilities
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Defined Benefit Plan Liability [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of reconciliation of change in defined benefit plan liability.
Minimalist
Minimalist [Member]
Minimalist
1.500% Notes 2039 (€)
1.500% notes 2039 [Member]
Trade and other receivables
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables
Aging Of Current Trade Receivables [line items]
Aging Of Current Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Aging Of Current Trade Receivables [line items]
4.875% Notes 2028 (US $)
4.875% Notes 2028 [Member]
4.875% Notes 2028
Cash and non-cash dividends recognised as distribution to owners
Cash And Non-Cash Dividends Recognised As Distribution To Owners
Cash And Non-Cash Dividends Recognised As Distribution To Owners
Unilever U.K. Central Resources Limited
Unilever UK Central Resources Limited [Member]
Unilever U.K. Central Resources Limited .
Subsidiaries [axis]
Subsidiaries [axis]
7.250% Bonds 2026 (US $)
7.250% Bonds 2026 [Member]
7.250% bonds 2026.
Cash movement
Cash Adjustments In Bank Overdrafts
Cash adjustments in bank overdrafts
Going concern
Disclosure of going concern [text block]
Discount rate
Actuarial assumption of discount rates [member]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Disclosure of financial liabilities [table]
Disclosure of financial liabilities [table]
Acquisition of businesses and investments in joint ventures and associates
Purchase Of Interests In Businesses, Joint Ventures And Associates
Purchase of interests in businesses joint ventures and associates.
Segment information
Description of accounting policy for segment reporting [text block]
Actuarial gains/(losses) arising from changes in demographic assumptions
Actuarial gain/(loss) arising from changes in demographic assumptions
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from actuarial gains (losses) arising from changes in demographic assumptions
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to non-controlling interests
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans at beginning of period
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans at end of period
Remeasurement Of Defined Benefit Pension Plans Net Of Tax
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans net of tax.
Geographical areas [axis]
Geographical areas [axis]
Sale/(purchase) of financial assets
Purchase Of (Proceeds From Sales Of) Financial Assets, Classified As Investing Activities
Purchase Of (Proceeds From Sales Of) Financial Assets, Classified As Investing Activities
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [domain]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [domain]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [domain]
Deferred consideration
Deferred consideration
Deferred Consideration
Deferred Consideration
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Line items representing the disclosure of summary of significant accounting policies.
Markets of customers [axis]
Markets of customers [axis]
Vietnam
VIET NAM
Lease liabilities, non-current
Non-current lease liabilities
Borrowings, fair value adjustment
Accumulated fair value hedge adjustment on hedged item included in carrying amount, liabilities
Raw materials and consumables
Gross Current Raw Materials Packing And Other Materials And Work In Progress
Gross current raw materials packing and other materials and work in progress.
Disclosure of Currency Retranslation Reserve
Disclosure Of Currency Retranslation Reserve [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of currency retranslation reserve.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Other cash equivalents
Other cash and cash equivalents
Intangible assets
Intangible assets
Intangible assets other than goodwill
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Derivatives, non-current
Non-current derivative financial liabilities
Disclosure of Fair Value Measurement of Assets [Table]
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [table]
SEK
Sweden, Kronor
Turnover increase/(reduction)
Hyperinflationary Adjustment, Turnover Increase (Decrease)
Hyperinflationary adjustment to turnover.
Services relating to corporate finance transactions
Auditor's Remuneration For Finance Transactions Services
Auditor remuneration for finance transactions services.
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [axis]
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [axis]
Period of undrawn revolving bilateral credit facility (in days)
Bilateral Credit Facility, Period
Bilateral Credit Facility, Period
Other deductible temporary differences for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Other Deductible Temporary Differences For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Is Recognised
Other deductible temporary differences for which no deferred tax asset is recognised.
Segments [domain]
Segments [domain]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents per balance sheet
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Summary of Inventories
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Inventories [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of detailed information about inventories.
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Taxation
Tax expense (income) relating to profit (loss) from ordinary activities of discontinued operations
Disclosure of Non-adjusting Events after Reporting Period [Line Items]
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
Cash collateral received
Cash collateral received subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement not set off against financial assets
Summary of Related Party Balances Existed with Associate or Joint Venture Businesses
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [text block]
Summary of Analysis of Bonds and Other Loans
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [text block]
Total liabilities and equity
Equity and liabilities
Provisions and accruals
Provisions and accruals
Provisions And Accruals, Netting [Member]
Provisions And Accruals, Netting
Duration (years)
Principal Defined Liabilities Period
Principal defined liabilities period.
United States of America
UNITED STATES
Currency translation
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, other provisions
Property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Business combinations [axis]
Business combinations [axis]
Summary of Disaggregation of Sales by Markets
Disclosure Of Disaggregation Of Sales By Markets Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of disaggregation of sales by markets explanatory.
Repurchase of shares
Treasury Shares, Buyback
Treasury Shares, Buyback
Provisions
Provisions
Other purchases and utilisations
Other Purchases And Utilisations Of Treasury Shares
Other purchases and utilisations of treasury shares.
Land and buildings
Land and buildings
Land and buildings [member]
Business combinations [domain]
Business combinations [domain]
Accruals
Non-current accruals and non-current deferred income including non-current contract liabilities
Movements in treasury shares
Increase (Decrease) Through Other Treasury Share Transactions, Equity
Increase (decrease) through other treasury share transactions, equity.
Impairment of financial assets
Description of accounting policy for impairment of financial assets [text block]
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations [line items]
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations [line items]
Patent costs
Research And Development Costs, Patents
Research And Development Costs, Patents
Raw and packaging materials and goods purchased for resale
Raw materials and consumables used
Reduction/releases
Reduction Or Release, Provision For Inventories
Reduction or release of provision for inventories.
In Two Years
In Two Years [Member]
In Two Years
Executive Directors
Executive Director [Member]
Executive director.
Significant non-cash charges:
Significant Non Cash Charges [Abstract]
Significant non cash charges.
Disclosure of attribution of expenses by nature to their function [table]
Disclosure of attribution of expenses by nature to their function [table]
Joint ventures [domain]
Joint ventures [domain]
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss [abstract]
Inflation
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of inflation
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [member]
Property, Plant And Equipment By Status [Domain]
Property, Plant And Equipment By Status
Differences between computed rate of tax and effective tax rate due to:
Differences Between Computed Rate Of Tax And Effective Tax Rates [Abstract]
Differences Between Computed Rate Of Tax And Effective Tax Rates
Additions
Additions, Joint Ventures
Additions, Joint Ventures
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [text block]
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk [member]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Description of accounting policy for contingent liabilities and contingent assets [text block]
USD
United States of America, Dollars
Summary of Fair Values of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Disclosure of fair value of financial instruments [text block]
Diluted earnings per share (€)
Diluted earnings per share [abstract]
Disposal of businesses, joint ventures and associates
Proceeds From Sales Of Interests In Businesses, Joint Ventures And Associates
Proceeds from sales of interests In businesses joint ventures and associates.
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment
Exchange gains/(losses)
Gain (Loss) On Exchange Difference Amounts On Forward Contracts And Underlying Transactions
Gain losses on exchange difference amounts on forward contracts and underlying transactions.
4.824% Bonds 2035 (US $)
4.824% Bonds 2035 [Member]
4.824% Bonds 2035
Annual Share Plans
Annual Share Plans [Member]
Annual Share Plans
Other movements in equity
Other movements in equity
Increase (decrease) through other changes, equity
Commodity contracts cash outflows
Commodity Contracts Cash Outflows
Commodity contracts cash outflows.
Due after 5 years
Later than 5 years
Later than five years [member]
Related party transactions
Disclosure of related party [text block]
Classes of financial assets [domain]
Other [Member]
Classes of financial assets [domain]
Property and leases occupied by Unilever
Property And Leases Occupied By Unilever [Member]
Property and leases occupied by Unilever.
Credit exposure
Net Exposure Of Net Investment In Foreign Currencies
Net exposure of net investment in foreign currencies.
0.750% Notes 2026 (€)
0.750% Notes 2026 [Member]
0.750% Notes 2026
Net gain/(loss) on transactions for which hedge accounting is not applied
Net Gains (Losses) On Transactions For Which Hedge Accounting Is Not Applied
Net gains losses on transactions for which hedge accounting is not applied.
Book value of shares held in respect of share-based compensation plans eliminated on consolidation
Book Value Of Shares Held In Respect Of Share-Based Compensation Plans Eliminated On Consolidation
Book value of shares held in respect of share-based compensation plans eliminated on consolidation.
Recycling of currency retranslation to the income statement on demerger of Ice Cream business
Gain (Loss) In Currency Retranslation To The Income Statement On Demerger Of Business
Gain (Loss) In Currency Retranslation To The Income Statement On Demerger Of Business
Others
Increase (Decrease) Through Other Movements, Provision For Inventories
Other movements on provision for inventories.
Interest rate swap contract
Interest rate swap contract [member]
Level 3
Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [table]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [table]
Summary of Movements in Interest in Joint Ventures and Associates
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of joint ventures and associates.
Unilever de Argentina S.A.
Unilever De Argentina S.A [Member]
Unilever De Argentina S.A
Other comprehensive income
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income
Interest on lease liabilities
Interest expense on lease liabilities
Hedge Funds
Hedge Funds Amount Contributed To Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Hedge funds amount contributed to fair value of plan assets.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Disclosure of accounting judgements and estimates [text block]
Total trade payables and other liabilities
Trade payables and other current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables
Goodwill
Goodwill recognised as of acquisition date
Hyperinflationary adjustment
Increase (Decrease) Through Hyperinflationary Adjustment For Property, Plant And Equipment
Hyperinflationary adjustment for property, plant and equipment.
Other income/(loss) from non-current investments and associates
Other Income (Loss) From Non-Current Investments And Associates
Other income loss from noncurrent investments and associates.
Gain on disposal
Gain on demerger before exchange movements
Profit/(loss) on sale attributable to Unilever
Gain (loss) recognised on measurement to fair value less costs to sell or on disposal of assets or disposal groups constituting discontinued operation
Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever United States, Inc [Member]
Unilever United States, Inc.
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table]
Other Pension Plans
Amount Contributed To Other Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Amount contributed to other fair value of plan assets.
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Income Statement [Table]
Income Statement [Table]
Income Statement [Table]
Performance Share Plans
Performance Share Plans [member]
Performance share plans.
Pensions and similar obligations
Interest Income (Cost) On Pensions And Other Similar Obligations
Interest on pension and other similar obligations.
Interest in net assets of joint ventures
Investments in joint ventures at beginning of period
Investments in joint ventures at end of period
Investments in joint ventures reported in separate financial statements
Aggregate continuing and discontinued operations
Aggregate continuing and discontinued operations [member]
Other financials liabilities
Other Financial Liabilities [Member]
Other financial liabilities.
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [line items]
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [line items]
Audit Information [Abstract]
Audit Information
Maximum contractual amount of deferred consideration
Contingent Liabilities Recognised In Business Combination, Maximum Exposure
Contingent Liabilities Recognised In Business Combination, Maximum Exposure
Trade and other current receivables
Disclosure of trade and other receivables [text block]
Other financial assets
Other current financial assets
Other current financial assets
Option over a non-controlling interest
Option To Acquire Non-Controlling Interest
Option over a non-controlling interest.
Currency retranslation
Increase (Decrease) Through Net Exchange Differences On Foreign Currency Translation, Joint Ventures
Increase (Decrease) Through Net Exchange Differences On Foreign Currency Translation, Joint Ventures
Interest cost
Increase (Decrease) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulting From Interest Expense
Increase (Decrease) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulting From Interest Expense
Deodorant
Deodorant [Member]
Deodorant.
Past due status [axis]
Past due status [axis]
Goodwill
Goodwill [member]
Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Netting [Member]
Goodwill and intangible assets.
Financial assets
Categories of financial assets [abstract]
England and Wales
England And Wales [Member]
England and wales.
Total cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
Number of shares forfeited (in shares)
Forfeited (in shares)
Number of other equity instruments forfeited in share-based payment arrangement
Pillar 2 income taxes
Pillar 2 income taxes
Current tax expense (income), related to Pillar Two income taxes
Disclosure of supplier financing arrangements for trade payables
Disclosure of information relating to supplier finance arrangements [text block]
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities [abstract]
Name of company
Name of subsidiary
3.250% Notes 2032 (€)
3.250% Notes 2032 [Member]
3.250% Notes 2032
Other financial liabilities, non-current
Other non-current financial liabilities
Loss on revaluation of minority interest liability
Gain (Loss) On Revaluation Of Minority Interest Liability
Gain (Loss) On Revaluation Of Minority Interest Liability
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Paula's Choice
Paula's Choice, Inc.
Paula's Choice [Member]
Paula's Choice
Hindustan Unilever Limited, share options
Hindustan Unilever Limited, Share Options Scheme [Member]
Hindustan Unilever Limited, Share Options Scheme
South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
Total trade receivables
Gross Current Trade Receivables
Gross current trade receivables.
Of which deferred tax to be recovered/(settled) after more than 12 months
Later than one year [member]
Other
Other Financial Assets [Member]
Other Financial Assets
Fair value of business, share price determination period
Fair Value Of Business, Share Price Determination Period
Fair Value Of Business, Share Price Determination Period
Developed markets
Developed Markets [Member]
Developed markets[Member]
Underlying operating profit
Underlying Operating Profit
Underlying operating profit.
2.125% Notes 2029 (US $)
2.125% Notes 2029 [Member]
1.750% Notes 2030 (€)
1.750% Notes 2030 [Member]
One Point Seven Five Zero Percentage Notes Two Thousand Thirty
2.750% Notes 2030 (€)
2.750% Notes 2030 [Member]
2.750% Notes 2030
Disclosure of Detailed Information about Deal Completion and Acquired Business
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Deal Completion And Acquired Business [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Deal Completion And Acquired Business
Amount settled
Decrease (Increase) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset), Amount From Settlement
Decrease (Increase) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset), Amount From Settlement
Financial liabilities
Current financial liabilities
Current financial liabilities
Current financial liabilities
North America
North America [Member]
Cash flow from operations attributable to discontinued operations
Cash Flow From Operations Attributable To Discontinued Operations
Cash Flow From Operations Attributable To Discontinued Operations
Disclosure of offsetting of financial liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of offsetting of financial liabilities [line items]
Types of interest rates [domain]
Types of interest rates [domain]
Classes of other provisions [axis]
Classes of other provisions [axis]
0.875% Notes 2025 (€)
0.875% Notes 2025 [Member]
0.875% notes 2025 .
Within underlying operating profit:
Significant Non Cash Charges Within Underlying Operating Profit [Abstract]
Significant non cash charges within underlying operating profit Abstract
Past service cost including (losses)/gains on curtailments
Past service cost, defined benefit plans
Within non-underlying items:
Significant Non Cash Charges Within Non-Underlying Items [Abstract]
Significant non cash charges within non underlying items abstract.
Number of factories
Number Of Factories
Number Of Factories
Wild
Wild [Member]
Wild
Disclosure Of Operating Lease And Other Commitments [Table]
Disclosure Of Operating Lease And Other Commitments [Table]
Disclosure Of Operating Lease And Other Commitments [Table]
Accruals
Current accruals and current deferred income including current contract liabilities
Current tax
Current tax expense (income) and adjustments for current tax of prior periods [abstract]
Trade payables
Current trade payables
Change in assumption
Period Of Reasonable Possible Increase In Actuarial Assumption
Period Of Reasonable Possible Increase In Actuarial Assumption
Others
Other Currency [Member]
Key management personnel compensation
Key management personnel compensation
Unilever Finance International AG
Unilever Finance International AG [Member]
Unilever Finance International AG.
Classes of current inventories [abstract]
Classes of current inventories [abstract]
Profit after taxation from discontinued operations
Profit Loss From Discontinued Operations Before Gain (Loss) On Disposal
Profit Loss From Discontinued Operations Before Gain (Loss) On Disposal
Disclosure of offsetting of financial liabilities [table]
Disclosure of offsetting of financial liabilities [table]
Derivatives
Derivatives
Derivative financial liabilities
Ordinary shares, nominal value of 3 1/2 pence per share
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares [member]
Trade receivables
Trade receivables
Current trade receivables
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation plans (in shares)
Dilutive effect of share options on weighted average number of ordinary shares
Liabilities held for sale
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale
Additions through business combinations
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions
Parent Companies Of The Group [Axis]
Parent Companies Of The Group [Axis]
Parent companies of the group [Axis]
Remuneration of auditors
Disclosure of auditors' remuneration [text block]
Earnings per share
Disclosure of earnings per share [text block]
Cost
Gross carrying amount [member]
Trade payables and other current liabilities
Trade and other current payables
Trade and other current payables
Brazil indirect taxes
Brazil Indirect Taxes [member]
Brazil Indirect taxes.
Applicable tax rate
Applicable tax rate
Auditor's remuneration [abstract]
Auditor's remuneration [abstract]
Inventories
Disclosure of inventories [text block]
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [domain]
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [domain]
Goodwill and intangible assets
Description of accounting policy for intangible assets and goodwill [text block]
Currency translation
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, net of tax
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Dividends from joint ventures, associates and other non-current investments
Dividends Received From Joint Ventures, Associates And Other Current And Non-Current Investments, Classified As Investing Activities
Dividends received from joint ventures associates and other current and non current investments classified as investing activities.
Due within 1 year
Within 1 year
Not later than one year [member]
Europe
Europe [Member]
Distributed through demerger
Distributed Through Demerger, Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Distributed Through Demerger, Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Number of products individually accounted for 5% or more of revenue in each year
Number Of Products Contributing More Than Five Percentage To Group Revenue
Number of Products Contributing More than five Percentage to Group Revenue.
Foods
Foods [Member]
Foods
Gains/(losses) recognised in other comprehensive income
Gains (Losses) Recognised In Other Comprehensive Income, Fair Value Measurement, Assets And Liabilities
Gains (losses) recognised in other comprehensive income, fair value measurement, Assets Liabilities.
Group cash flow in respect of pensions and similar benefits
Cash Flow In Respect Of Pensions And Similar Benefits
Cash flow in respect of pensions and similar benefits.
3.250% Notes 2031 (€)
3.250% Notes 2031 [Member]
3.250% Notes 2031
Equity instruments
Description Of Accounting Policy For Equity Instruments [Policy Text Block]
The description of the entity's accounting policy for equity instruments.
Trade and other current receivables [abstract]
Trade and other current receivables [abstract]
Intangible assets
Identifiable intangible assets recognised as of acquisition date
Total fees payable
Auditor's remuneration
Number of years a future pensioner currently aged 45 is expected to live beyond age 65 - Men (in years)
Longevity For Future Pensioners, Males
Longevity for future pensioners, males.
Inventories
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in inventories
Consideration paid
Cash
Cash transferred
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Net amounts of financial assets presented in the balance sheet
Derivatives
Net financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements in statement of financial position
Cash and cash equivalents held by central finance companies
Cash And Cash Equivalents Held By Central Finance Companies
Cash and cash equivalents held by central finance companies.
Property, plant and equipment
Description of accounting policy for property, plant and equipment [text block]
Total consideration
Consideration transferred, acquisition-date fair value
Additional financial liabilities
Proceeds from borrowings, classified as financing activities
1.500% Notes 2026 (£)
1.500% notes 2026 [Member]
Government bonds
Government Bonds [Member]
Government bonds.
Number of interim dividends
Number Of Interim Dividends Declared And Paid
Number Of Interim Dividends Declared And Paid
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Other taxation advisory services
Auditor's remuneration for tax services
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary
The Americas
Americas [Member]
5.900% Bonds 2032 (US $)
5.900% Bonds 2032 [Member]
5.900% bonds 2032.
Other
Others
Other contingent liabilities
Other Countries [member]
Other countries.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:
Other Non-Current Financial Assets [Abstract]
Disclosure of information about other noncurrent financial assets.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Royalties and service fees
Royalty And Service Fee
Royalty And Service Fee
Basic earnings per share (in euros per share)
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Settlements
Settlements
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from payments in respect of settlements
Measurement [axis]
Measurement [axis]
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Dividends recognised as distributions to non-controlling interests
Dividends recognised as distributions to non-controlling interests
Disclosure Of Dividends [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Dividends [Line Items]
Disclosure of dividends.
Reduction/releases
Reduction Or Release, Provision For Impairment Of Trade And Other Receivables
Reduction Or Release, Provision For Impairment Of Trade And Other Receivables
Impact on equity - net investment hedges
Impact On Equity Net Investment Hedges
Impact on equity net investment hedges.
Diluted average number of shares - used for diluted and underlying earnings per share (in shares)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share
Gross amounts of recognised financial liabilities
Gross financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Aging Of Trade Receivables [Table]
Aging Of Trade Receivables [Table]
Aging of trade receivables.
Indefinite-life intangible assets
Indefinite Life Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite life intangible assets.
Demerger percentage retained
DeMerger, Percentage Retained
DeMerger, Percentage Retained
Equities Total
Equity instruments, amount contributed to fair value of plan assets
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Deferred tax expense (income) relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences
Summary of Movements in Deferred Tax Asset (Liability)
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Deferred Tax Liability (Asset) Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability asset.
Climate change
Description Of Accounting Policy For Climate Change [Policy Text Block]
Description Of Accounting Policy For Climate Change
Classes of intangible assets other than goodwill [domain]
Classes of intangible assets other than goodwill [domain]
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [table]
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [table]
Non-cash charge for share-based compensation
Adjustments for share-based payments
1.375% Notes 2030 (€)
1.375% Notes 2030 [Member]
One point three seven five percentage notes two thousand thirty.
The Vegetarian Butcher, Kate Somerville, And Conimex
The Vegetarian Butcher, Kate Somerville, And Conimex [Member]
The Vegetarian Butcher, Kate Somerville, And Conimex
Dr. Squatch
Dr. Squatch [Member]
Dr. Squatch
Disclosure of Impact of Disposals
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Disposals [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of detailed information about disposals.
Financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements
Financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements [member]
Impact of disposals
Tax Rate Effect Of Disposals
Tax Rate Effect Of Disposals
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [axis]
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [axis]
Net amount
Net financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Types of financial assets [axis]
Types of financial assets [axis]
1.875% Notes 2029 (£)
1.875% Notes 2029 [Member]
1.875% notes 2029.
Employer contributions
Decrease (Increase) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulating From Contributions To Plan By Employer Net Of Refunds
Decrease (Increase) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulating From Contributions To Plan By Employer Net Of Refunds
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests
Contingent consideration
Deferred Contingent Consideration
Deferred contingent consideration.
Employees
Disclosure of employee benefits [text block]
Unilever de Mexico, S. de R.l. de C.V.
Unilever De Mexico S De RL De CV [Member]
Unilever de Mexico S de R L de C V [Member]
Fair value changes
Adjustments For Fair Value Changes
Adjustment for fair value changes.
Summary of Movements in Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [text block]
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
Adjustments for depreciation and amortisation expense and impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss
Non-controlling interests
Profit (loss), attributable to non-controlling interests
Change in liabilities
Percentage Of Change In Pension Liabilities
Change in pension liabilities as a result of change in life expectancy assumptions.
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Equity
Equity [abstract]
Other
Other expenses, by nature
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [table]
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract]
Percentage of defined benefit liabilities
Percentage Of Defined Benefit Liabilities Participants
Percentage of defined benefit liabilities participants.
Disclosure of operating segments [abstract]
Disclosure of operating segments [abstract]
Summary of Reconciliation of Movements in Level 3 Valuations
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [text block]
Asia Pacific Africa
Asia Pacific Africa
Asia Pacific And Africa [Member]
Asia Pacific And Africa
Defined Contribution
Employer contributions
Bonds and other loans
Bonds And Other Loans [Member]
Bonds and other loans.
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [abstract]
Unilever Australia Limited
Unilever Australia Limited [Member]
Unilever Australia Limited.
Currency retranslation
Currency retranslations
Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Total assets
Total Assets
Total assets.
Dividends on ordinary capital
Description of accounting policy for dividends [text block]
Company contributions to funded plans
Funded Plans [Member]
Funded plans.
Additions
Additions other than through business combinations, intangible assets other than goodwill
Trade payables, accruals and other liabilities
Trade and other payables, undiscounted cash flows
Adjustment basis to inventory purchased
Adjustment Basis To Inventory Purchased [Member]
Adjustment Basis To Inventory Purchased.
Private Equity
Private Equity Funds Amount Contributed To Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Private equity funds amount contributed to fair value of plan assets.
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility 1 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility 1
Summary of Ageing of Trade Receivables
Disclosure Of Detailed Information Of Aging Analysis Of Trade Receivables [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of detailed information of aging analysis of trade receivables.
Schedule of Fair Value of Plans Assets, Which Are Reported Net of Fund Liabilities That Are Not Employee Benefits
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [text block]
Classes of employee benefits expense [abstract]
Classes of employee benefits expense [abstract]
Summary of Other Provisions and Movements in Other Provisions
Disclosure of other provisions [text block]
Distributed through demerger
Distributed Through DeMerger, Other Provisions
Distributed Through DeMerger, Other Provisions
Purchases and new issues
Purchase And New Issues, Fair Value Measurement, Assets And Liabilities
Purchases and new issues, fair value measurement, assets and liabilities.
Financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements for which suppliers have received payment
Financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements for which suppliers have received payment [member]
3.500% Notes 2035 (€)
3.500% Notes 2035 [Member]
3.500% Notes 2035
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income, before tax
Retirement Benefit Plans Type [Axis]
Retirement Benefit Plans Type [Axis]
Retirement Benefit Plans Type [Axis]
Unilever Pakistan Limited
Unilever Pakistan Limited [Member]
Unilever Pakistan limited.
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [table]
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [table]
Deferred consideration
Deferred Consideration Non-Current
Deferred consideration non current.
Unilever Group
Parent [member]
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [line items]
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [line items]
Total cash outflows for leases
Cash outflow for leases
Social security costs
Social security contributions
Deferred consideration
Undiscounted Value Of Deferred Consideration
Undiscounted value of deferred consideration.
Restructuring
Restructuring provision [member]
Impairments
Impairment loss
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
3.500% Bonds 2028 (US $)
3.500% Bonds 2028 [Member]
Three point five zero zero percentage bonds two thousand twenty eight.
Share premium account
Share premium [member]
Other
Other Non-Underlying Items Income (Expense)
Other non-underlying items.
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [abstract]
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [abstract]
Disclosure of Detailed Information about Effects of Hyperinflationary Economies
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Effects Of Hyperinflationary Economies [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Effects Of Hyperinflationary Economies
Net change in short-term borrowings
Cash flows from (used in) increase (decrease) in current borrowings
Shareholders’ equity
Comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent
Investment option over non controlling interest in subsidiary
Investment Option Over Non-Controlling Interest In Subsidiary
Investment Option Over Non-Controlling Interest In Subsidiary
Business acquisitions/disposals
Adjustments Due To Business Acquisitions Or Disposals
Adjustments due to business acquisitions or disposals.
Disclosure Of Lease And Other Commitments [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Lease And Other Commitments [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Lease And Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other financial liabilities
Other Financial Liabilities, Undiscounted Cash Flows
Other financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows.
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Liabilities
Others
Other tax rate effects for reconciliation between accounting profit and tax expense (income)
Add: Cash and cash equivalents included in assets held for sale
Cash and cash equivalents classified as part of disposal group held for sale
Rate of level of medical cost inflation (in percent)
Actuarial assumption of medical cost trend rates
Summary of Movements in Irrevocable Surplus
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Defined Benefit Plan Deficit Irrecoverable Surplus Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Defined Benefit Plan Deficit Irrecoverable Surplus Explanatory
Disclosure Of Treasury Risk Management [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Treasury Risk Management [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Treasury Risk Management [Line Items]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets Recognised As Of Acquisition Date
Other current assets recognised as of acquisition date.
Disclosure of subsidiaries [table]
Disclosure of subsidiaries [table]
Current tax liabilities
Current tax liabilities, current
Other
Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from other changes
Disposal & Distribution
Disposal And Distribution, Provision For Inventories
Disposal And Distribution, Provision For Inventories
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table]
Disclosure of summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Disclosure of summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]
Acquisitions and disposals
Description Of Accounting Policy For Acquisitions And Disposals Explanatory [Policy Text Block]
The description of the entity's accounting policy for acquisitions and disposals.
Discount rate
Discount rate applied to cash flow projections
Currency retranslation
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, property, plant and equipment
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [line items]
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [line items]
Financial instruments fair value risk
Disclosure of fair value measurement [text block]
Retranslation impact from net investment in group companies
Retranslation Impact From Net Investment In Group Companies
Retranslation impact from net investment in group companies.
Other
Increase (Decrease) Through Other, Deferred Tax Liability (Asset)
The increase (decrease) in deferred tax liability (asset) resulting from other movements.
Lease liability
Lease liabilities
Lease liabilities [member]
Credit in equity from derivatives in cash flow hedge
Credit In Equity From Derivatives In Cash Flow Hedge
Credit In Equity From Derivatives In Cash Flow Hedge
Derivative financial liabilities
Derivative Financial Liabilities [Member]
Derivative financial liabilities [member]
Number of years a future pensioner currently aged 45 is expected to live beyond age 65 - Women (in years)
Longevity For Future Pensioners, Females
Longevity for future pensioners, females.
Weighted average exercise price of share options forfeited (in € per share)
Weighted average exercise price of share options forfeited in share-based payment arrangement
Net finance costs
Adjustments for finance income (cost)
1.250% Notes 2031 (€)
1.250% Notes 2031 [Member]
1.250% Notes 2031
Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income, before tax, gains (losses) from investments in equity instruments
Property, plant and equipment
Total
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment including right-of-use assets
Current year
Current tax expense (income)
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [axis]
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [axis]
Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years
Later than one year and not later than five years [member]
Balance for deferred contingent consideration
Deferred Contingent Consideration For Acquisitions Discounted Value
Deferred contingent consideration for acquisitions discounted value.
Bank loans and overdrafts
Bank Loans And Overdrafts [Member]
Bank loans and overdrafts.
Trading Activity By Type [Domain]
Trading Activity By Type 1 [Domain]
Trading Activity By Type 1
Fabric
Fabric [Member]
Fabric.
Accounting developments adopted by the Group
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [text block]
Continuing operations, unless line item indicates otherwise [member]
Continuing operations, unless line item indicates otherwise [member]
1.750% Notes 2031 (US $)
1.750% Notes 2031 [Member]
1.750% Notes 2031
Top of range
Top of range [member]
Financial liabilities (excluding lease liabilities)
Financial Liabilities Net Of Lease Liabilities
Financial Liabilities Net Of Lease Liabilities.
Earnings per share [line items]
Earnings per share [line items]
Inventories
Inventories
Percentage of defined benefit liabilities (in percent)
Principal Defined Benefit Plans As Percentage Of Defined Benefits Plans
Principal defined benefit plans as percentage of defined benefits plans.
Intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Research and development
Research and development expense
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Other non-current assets
Total other non-current assets
Other non-current assets
Other non-current assets
Legal
Legal proceedings provision [member]
Due between 3 and 4 years
Later than three years and not later than four years [member]
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans
Movement during the year
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, gains (losses) on remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations (in euros per share)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations
Secured liabilities
Secured Liabilities
Secured liabilities.
Issued, called up and fully paid
Issued Share Capital
Issued share capital.
Irrecoverable surplus
Irrecoverable Surplus [Member]
Bank loans and overdrafts, non-current
Non-current portion of non-current loans received
India and Nepal
India And Nepal [Member]
India And Nepal
Goodwill derecognised through demerger
Distributed Through Demerger, Goodwill
Distributed Through Demerger, Goodwill
Cash contributed to fair value of plan assets
Cash and cash equivalents, amount contributed to fair value of plan assets
Operating profit increase/(reduction)
Hyperinflationary Adjustment, Operating Profit Increase (Decrease)
Hyperinflationary adjustment to operating profit.
Inventories
Description of accounting policy for measuring inventories [text block]
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
Total gain on demerger after tax
Total gain on the demerger after tax
Gain (Loss) On Demerger, Discontinued Operations
Gain (Loss) On Demerger, Discontinued Operations
Deferred members
Deferred Employees [Member]
Deferred employees.
Acquisition and disposal-related costs
Acquisition And Disposal Related Costs
Acquisition and disposal related costs.
Non-current assets
Non-current assets other than financial instruments, deferred tax assets, post-employment benefit assets, and rights arising under insurance contracts
Joint ventures [axis]
Joint ventures [axis]
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis]
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis]
Wholly or partly funded defined benefit plans, in deficit
Wholly Or Partly Funded Defined Benefit Plans, In Deficit [Member]
Wholly Or Partly Funded Defined Benefit Plans, In Deficit
Pensions and similar obligations
Pensions And Similar Obligations, Netting [Member]
Pensions and similar obligations.
Borrowings by name [domain]
Borrowings by name [domain]
Present value of liabilities
Defined benefit obligation, at present value
Currency risk
Currency risk [member]
2.250% Notes 2034 (€)
2.250% Notes 2034 [Member]
2.250% Notes 2034
Knorr
Knorr [member]
Knorr
Overdrafts
Overdrafts [member]
Overdrafts [member]
Minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable lease
Minimum Lease Payments Payable Under Non-Cancellable Lease
Minimum lease payments payable under noncancellable lease.
Condiments
Condiments [Member]
Condiments
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Long-term cash receivables insurance contracts
Long-Term Cash Receivables Insurance Contracts
Long-term cash receivables insurance contracts.
Income tax paid on continuing operations
Income taxes paid (refund), classified as operating activities
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income
Derivative & Non-derivative financial liabilities
Non-Derivative And Derivative Financial Liabilities, Undiscounted Cash Flows
Non-derivative and derivative financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows.
Classes of liabilities [axis]
Classes of liabilities [axis]
Counterparties [domain]
Counterparties [domain]
Due within one year
Other current provisions
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [line items]
Summary of Impairment Provision for Trade and Other Receivables
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Impairment Provision For Trade And Other Receivables - Current And Non-Current Impairments [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of reconciliation of Impairment provision for trade and other receivables - current and non-current impairments.
Past due status [domain]
Past due status [domain]
Net assets acquired
Net assets acquired
Identifiable assets acquired (liabilities assumed)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchange rate changes
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis]
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis]
Recognition of previously unrecognised losses brought forward
Tax benefit arising from previously unrecognised tax loss, tax credit or temporary difference of prior period used to reduce deferred tax expense
Inflation rate risk
Inflation Rate Risk [Member]
Inflation rate risk.
Personal Care
Personal Care [Member]
Personal Care
Summary of Additional Information by Geographies
Disclosure Of Additional Information By Geographies Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of additional information by geographies.
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Bank loans and overdrafts
Bank borrowings, undiscounted cash flows
Trading Activity By Type [Axis]
Trading Activity By Type 1 [Axis]
Trading Activity By Type [Axis]
Pension asset for funded schemes in surplus
Pension assets
Net defined benefit asset
Disposals and other movements
Disposals And Other Movements, Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Disposals And Other Movements, Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations
Wholly unfunded defined benefit plans
Wholly unfunded defined benefit plans [member]
Actual return on plan assets
Returns On Recognised Plan Assets
Returns On Recognised Plan Assets
Return on plan assets excluding amounts included in net finance income/(cost)
Return on plan assets excluding interest income or expense, net of tax, defined benefit plans
Long-term trade and other receivables
Trade and other non-current receivables
Repurchase of shares
Cash Paid For Repurchase Of Shares Programme
Cash paid for repurchase of shares programme.
Actuarial gains/(losses) arising from changes in financial assumptions
Actuarial gains (losses) arising from changes in financial assumptions, before tax, defined benefit plans
Attribution of expenses by nature to their function [domain]
Attribution of expenses by nature to their function [domain]
Suave
Suave [Member]
Suave
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [axis]
Property, Plant And Equipment By Status [Axis]
Property, Plant And Equipment By Status
Summary of Tax Effects of Components of Other Comprehensive Income
Disclosure Of Tax Effects Of Components Of Other Comprehensive Income Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of tax effects of components of other comprehensive income.
Home & Hygiene
Home And Hygiene [Member]
Home & hygiene.
Summary of Services from Auditors and its Associates
Disclosure Of Auditors Remuneration By Component [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of auditors' remuneration by component.
Subsidiaries [domain]
Subsidiaries [domain]
Repayment of financial liabilities
Repayments of borrowings, classified as financing activities
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [axis]
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [axis]
Assets and liabilities at beginning of period
Assets and liabilities at end of period
Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities At Fair Value
Financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value.
Other
Miscellaneous other provisions [member]
Borrowings by name [axis]
Borrowings by name [axis]
Current financial assets
Current financial assets
Current financial assets
Carver Korea
Carver Korea [member]
Carver Korea.
Foreign exchange cash outflows
Foreign Exchange Cash Outflows
Foreign exchange cash outflows.
Net profit from discontinued operations
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations
Summary of Charge to Operating Profit
Disclosure Of Defined Benefit And Defined Contribution Pension Costs Charged To Income [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of defined benefit and defined contribution pension costs charged to income.
Elimination of losses/(profits) on disposals
Adjustments For Gain (Loss) On Disposals Of Property Plant And Equipment And Business Disposals
Adjustments for losses gains on property plant and equipment disposal and business disposal.
Trade payables and other liabilities
Disclosure of trade and other payables [text block]
Nutraceutical Wellness, Inc.
Nutraceutical Wellness, Inc [Member]
Nutraceutical Wellness, Inc
Unilever Deutschland Holding GmbH
Unilever Deutschland Holding Gmbh [Member]
Unilever Deutschland Holding Gmbh.
The LIV Group, Inc.
The LIV Group, Inc [Member]
The LIV Group, Inc
Number of brands with significant carrying value
Number Of Brands With Significant Carrying Value, Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Number Of Brands With Significant Carrying Value, Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Unilever North America Supply Chain Company LLC
Unilever North America Supply Chain Company LLC [Member]
Unilever North America Supply Chain Company LLC .
Increase (decrease) in finance cost due to reasonable possible increase in risk variable
Increase (Decrease) in Finance Cost Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Risk Variable
Increase (Decrease) in Finance Cost Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Risk Variable
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Disclosure of commitments and contingent liabilities [text block]
Summary of Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity: Analysis of Other Reserves
Disclosure of reserves within equity [text block]
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [domain]
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [domain]
Borrowings interest rate
Borrowings, interest rate
Total cash outflow used in investing activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Current financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Not overdue
Not Over Due [Member]
Not over due.
Inventories
Inventory recognised as of acquisition date
Percentage of defined benefit pension liabilities
Percentage Of Defined Benefit Pension Liabilities
Percentage Of Defined Benefit Pension Liabilities
Derivatives
Derivatives Amount Contributed To Fair Value Of Defined Benefit Plan Assets
Derivatives amount contributed to fair value of defined benefit plan assets.
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Financial assets
Non-Current financial assets
Non-current financial assets
Gross staff costs
Employee benefits expense
Charge to income statement
Amount Charged To Income Statement, Provision For Inventories
Provision for inventories charge to income statement.
Unilever Italia Mkt Operations S.R.L.
Unilever Italia Mkt Operations SRL [Member]
Unilever Italia Mkt Operations SRL.
Other movements
Adjustments For Other Non-Cash Movements
Adjustment for other non cash movements.
Ice Cream Business
Ice Cream Business [Member]
Ice Cream Business
Other group companies
Other Group Companies [Member]
Other group companies.
Non-controlling interest
Non-controlling interest in acquiree recognised at acquisition date
Debt instruments
Description of accounting policy for financial instruments [text block]
Pensions and similar obligations less payments
Adjustments For Pensions And Similar Obligations, Net
Adjustments for pensions and similar obligations net.
Changes in working capital:
Increase (decrease) in working capital
Current assets
Current assets
Current assets
Disclosure of operating segments [table]
Disclosure of operating segments [table]
Summary of Derivative Cash Flow Hedges
Disclosure Of Derivative Cash Flow Hedges Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of derivative cash flow hedges explanatory.
Total for all subsidiaries
Total for all subsidiaries [member]
Income statement
Deferred tax expense (income) recognised in profit or loss
Disclosure of financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements [line items]
Disclosure of financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements [line items]
Contingent liabilities incurred in relation to interests in associates
Contingent liabilities incurred in relation to interests in associates
Incentive tax credits
Tax Rate Effect Of Incentive Tax Credits
The tax rate effect on the reconciliation between the average effective tax rate and the applicable tax rate resulting from incentive tax credit.
Summary of Movements in Property, Plant and Equipment
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Owned Assets [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of detailed information about owned assets.
Inputs for PIS and COFINS taxes
Inputs For PISCOFINS
Inputs For PISCOFINS.
Segments [axis]
Segments [axis]
Types of risks [axis]
Types of risks [axis]
Number of treasury shares cancelled after share consolidation (in shares)
Number Of Treasury Shares Cancelled After Share Consolidation
Number Of Treasury Shares Cancelled After Share Consolidation
Demerger, pension liability, term
Demerger, Defined Benefit Liability, Term
Demerger, Defined Benefit Liability, Term
Non-current tax liabilities
Current tax liabilities, non-current
Other financial assets
Description Of Accounting Policy For Other Financial Assets Explanatory [Policy Text Block]
The description of the entity's accounting policy for other financial assets.
Trade and other payables [abstract]
Trade and other payables [abstract]
Disclosure Of Dividends [Table]
Disclosure Of Dividends [Table]
Disclosure of dividends.
Disclosure of Transactions between Related Parties [Table]
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [table]
Assets and liabilities held for sale and discontinued operations
Description of accounting policy for non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale and discontinued operations [text block]
Depreciation charge for the year
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment
Types of hedges [axis]
Types of hedges [axis]
Hyperinflationary economies
Disclosure of information about hyperinflationary reporting [text block]
(Loss)/gain on disposal of group companies
(Loss)/gain on disposal of group companies
Profit (Loss) On Disposal Of Group Companies
Profit (loss) on disposal of group companies.
Profit (loss) [abstract]
Profit (loss) [abstract]
Weighted average exercise price of share options vested (in € per share)
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercised in share-based payment arrangement
Current tax assets
Current tax assets
Current tax assets, current
Attribution of expenses by nature to their function [axis]
Attribution of expenses by nature to their function [axis]
Operating cost
Operating Costs [Member]
Operating Costs
Income taxes paid (refund) [abstract]
Disposal of other non-current investments
Proceeds from sales of other long-term assets, classified as investing activities
Disclosure of Non-adjusting Events after Reporting Period [Table]
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [table]
Nominal value (in pound sterling per share)
Par value per share
Property, plant and equipment
Disclosure of property, plant and equipment [text block]
3.300% Notes 2029 (€)
3.300% Notes 2029 [Member]
3.300% Notes 2029
Tax losses for which deferred tax has not been recognized and which have a date to expire
Tax Losses For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised And Which Have Date To Expire
Tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised and which have date to expire.
Disclosure Of Derivative Cash Flow Hedges [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Derivative Cash Flow Hedges [Line Items]
Disclosure of derivative cash flow hedges.
Charge to income statement
Amount Charged To Income Statement, Provision For Impairment Of Trade And Other Receivables
Impairment provision of trade and other receivables charge to income statement.
Income from sublet properties
Income from subleasing right-of-use assets
Defined contribution plans
Post-employment benefit expense, defined contribution plans
Other post- employment benefit plans
Other Post Employment Benefit Plans [Member]
Other post employment benefit plans.
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Components of equity [domain]
Components of equity [domain]
Restructuring costs
Expense of restructuring activities
Dividends on ordinary capital
Dividends on ordinary capital during the year
Dividends recognised as distributions to owners
Interest income
Decrease (Increase) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulting From Interest Income
Decrease (Increase) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulting From Interest Income
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Pensions and similar obligations
Description of accounting policy for employee benefits [text block]
Unification reserve
Description Of Accounting Policy On Unification Reserve [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy on unification reserve.
Number of shares held as treasury shares (in shares)
Number Of Shares Held As Treasury Shares
Number of shares held as treasury shares.
Executive Leader, Departed Or Announced Departure
Executive Leader, Departed Or Announced Departure [Member]
Executive Leader, Departed Or Announced Departure
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [axis]
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [axis]
Future Estimate
Future Estimate [Member]
Future estimate.
Utilisation
Provision used, other provisions
Range [domain]
Range [domain]
Other non-current assets
Other Non-Current Assets Recognised As Of Acquisition Date
Other non-current assets recognised as of acquisition date.
Trade payables and other liabilities
Adjustments for increase (decrease) in trade and other payables
Withholding tax on dividends
Tax Rate Effect Of Withholding Tax On Dividends
The tax rate effect on the reconciliation between the average effective tax rate and the applicable tax rate resulting from withholding tax on dividends.
Summary of Goodwill and Indefinite-Life Intangible Assets Held in Significant CGUs
Disclosure of information for cash-generating units [text block]
Key Management Personnel [Domain]
Key Management Personnel [Domain]
Key Management Personnels
Hellmann's
Hellmann's [member]
Hellmann's
Amortisation period of finite-life intangible assets
Description of useful life, intangible assets other than goodwill
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Payables to joint ventures
Amounts payable, related party transactions
Return on plan assets excluding amounts included in net finance income/(cost)
Return on plan assets excluding interest income or expense, before tax, defined benefit plans
Fair value per share award during the year (in euro per share)
Fair Value Per Share Award During Year
Fair value per share award during the year.
Group's strategic plan, period
Group's Strategic Plan, Period
Group's Strategic Plan, Period
Financial liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities
Expense from share-based payment transactions
Expense from share-based payment transactions
Non-financial asset
Non-Financial Asset [Member]
Non financial asset.
Commodity derivatives
Commodity Derivatives
Commodity derivatives.
Auditor remuneration for audit-related assurance services
Auditor Remuneration For Audit-Related Assurance Services
Auditor Remuneration For Audit-Related Assurance Services
Other assurance services
Auditor's Remuneration For Other Assurance Services
Other assurance services.
Charges
Additional provisions, other provisions
Total profit attributable to shareholders’ equity arises from:
Profit (Loss), Attributable To Shareholders Equity [Abstract]
Profit (Loss), Attributable To Shareholders Equity
Longer-term sustainable growth rates
Long-Term Sustainable Growth Rate Used To Discounted Cash Flow Projections
Long term sustainable growth rate used to discounted cash flow projections.
Address Type [Domain]
Address Type [Domain]
Other pension costs
Post Employment Benefit Costs
Post employment benefit costs.
Blueair
Blueair [Member]
Blueair.
Financial liabilities
Current lease liabilities
Rate of increase for pensions in payment (where provided)
Actuarial Assumption Of Increase For Pensions In Payment Where Provided
Actuarial assumption of increase for pensions in payment where provided.
Purchases from joint ventures
Purchases of goods, related party transactions
Non-underlying items
Income (Expense) Non-Underlying Items Within Operating Profit Before Tax
Non Underlying Items Operating Profit Before Tax.
Lease liability
Lease Liabilities, Netting [Member]
Lease Liabilities, Netting
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Disclosure of summary of significant accounting policies [table]
6.625% Bonds 2028 (US $)
6.625% Bonds 2028 [Member]
6.625% bonds 2028.
Diluted earnings per share (in euros per share)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Maturity [domain]
Maturity [domain]
Schedule of Significant Subsidiaries
Disclosure of subsidiaries [text block]
Acquisitions and disposals
Disclosure Of Acquisitions And Disposals [Text Block]
The disclosure of acquisitions and disposals.
Other Fixed Income
Other Fixed Income [member]
Other fixed income.
Loss on recycling of currency retranslation on disposal
Loss on recycling of currency retranslation on disposal
Gain (Loss) On Recycling Of Currency Retranslation On Disposal
Gain (Loss) On Recycling Of Currency Retranslation On Disposal
Unused tax credits for which deferred tax asset recognised or not
Unused Tax Credits For Which Deferred Tax Asset Recognised Or Not
Unused tax credits for which deferred tax asset recognised or not.
Unlisted investment in Unilever Venture companies
Unlisted Investment In Unilever Venture Companies
Unlisted Investment In Unilever Venture Companies
Effective tax rate
Average effective tax rate
Unilever Capital Corporation
Unilever Capital Corporation [Member]
Unilever Capital Corporation.
At fair value
At fair value [member]
Collateral held permitted to be sold or repledged in absence of default by owner of collateral, at fair value
Collateral held permitted to be sold or repledged in absence of default by owner of collateral, at fair value
Total
Derivative Financial Assets (Liabilities), Net
Derivative financial assets liabilities, net.
Interest rate derivatives
Interest rate derivatives
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Interest rate derivatives assets.
Number of reportable segments
Number Of Reportable Segments.
Number Of Reportable Segments.
Summary of Computation of Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share [text block]
In One Year
In One Year [Member]
In One Year
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table]
Unilever Sanayi ve Ticaret Turk A.S.
Unilever Sanayi Ve Ticaret Turk AS [Member]
Unilever Sanayi ve Ticaret Turk AS.
Financial liabilities
Categories of financial liabilities [abstract]
Summary of Assumptions, Weighted by Liabilities for Valuation of Defined Benefit Plans
Disclosure Of Actuarial Assumptions Used In Determine Benefit Liability [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of actuarial assumptions used in determine benefit liability.
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [table]
Pension liabilities
Net defined benefit liability
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchase of intangible assets, classified as investing activities
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
REN
REN [Member]
REN
Beauty & Wellbeing
Beauty And Wellbeing [Member]
Beauty And Wellbeing
Capital and funding
Disclosure Of Share Capital Reserves Equity And Financial Liabilities Explanatory [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for share capital, reserves, equity and financial liabilities.
Number of ordinary shares held by employee share ownership trust (in shares)
Number Of Shares Held By Employee Share Ownership Trust
Number of shares held by employee share ownership trust.
Home Care
Home Care [member]
Home care.