19.Inventories
Inventories were comprised as follows:
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Dec. 31, 2019 |
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Dec. 31, 2020 |
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€ million |
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€ million |
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Raw materials and supplies |
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592 |
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537 |
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Work in process, finished goods and goods purchased for resale1 |
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1,323 |
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1,123 |
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Advance payments |
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1 |
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3 |
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Total |
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1,916 |
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1,663 |
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In fiscal 2020, impairment losses on inventories of €24 million (previous year: €32 million) and reversals of impairment losses of €6 million (previous year: €9 million) were recognized through profit or loss in cost of goods sold.