20 Inventories
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€ million |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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Raw materials, consumables and supplies |
6,099 |
5,543 |
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Work in progress |
4,110 |
4,382 |
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Finished goods and purchased merchandise |
30,617 |
30,553 |
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Current lease assets |
5,699 |
5,107 |
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Prepayments |
222 |
168 |
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Hedges on inventories |
−6 |
−8 |
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46,742 |
45,745 |
At the same time as the relevant revenue was recognized, inventories in the amount of €192 billion (previous year: €179 billion) were included in cost of sales. Loss allowances (excluding lease assets) recognized as expenses in the reporting period amounted to €672 million (previous year: €902 million). Vehicles amounting to €340 million (previous year: €316 million) were assigned as collateral for partial retirement obligations.