Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 21, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000912061    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   11,326,323  
Entity Public Float     $ 3,565,128
Document Information      
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY