20 Inventories
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€ million |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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Raw materials, consumables and supplies |
5,543 |
4,858 |
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Work in progress |
4,382 |
4,143 |
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Finished goods and purchased merchandise |
30,553 |
26,514 |
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Current lease assets |
5,107 |
4,774 |
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Prepayments |
168 |
127 |
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Hedges on inventories |
−8 |
– |
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45,745 |
40,415 |
At the same time as the relevant revenue was recognized, inventories in the amount of €179 billion (previous year: €173 billion) were included in cost of sales. Loss allowances (excluding lease assets) recognized as expenses in the reporting period amounted to €902 million (previous year: €878 million). Vehicles amounting to €316 million (previous year: €271 million) were assigned as collateral for partial retirement obligations.