12 Inventories

 

2019

2018

 
 
 

Raw materials and consumables

524

509

Intermediates and finished goods

1,576

1,574

 
 
 
 

2,100

2,083

Adjustments to lower net realizable value

(81)

(90)

 
 
 

Total

2,019

1,993

The carrying amount of inventories adjusted to net realizable value was €272 million (2018: €271 million).

Changes in the adjustment to net realizable value

 

2019

2018

 
 
 

Balance at 1 January

(90)

(61)

 
 
 

Additions charged to income statement

(66)

(97)

Utilization/reversals

76

69

Exchange differences

(1)

(1)

 
 
 

Balance at 31 December

(81)

(90)

Notes

  1. General information
  2. Alternative performance measures
  3. Change in the scope of the consolidation
  4. Segment information
  5. Net sales and costs
  6. Financial income and expense
  7. Income tax
  8. Intangible assets
  9. Property, plant and equipment
  10. Associates and joint arrangements
  1. Other financial assets
  2. Inventories
  3. Current receivables
  4. Current investments
  5. Cash and cash equivalents
  6. Equity
  7. Non-controlling interests
  8. Provisions
  9. Borrowings
  10. Other non-current liabilities
  1. Current liabilities
  2. Contingent liabilities and other financial obligations
  3. Financial instruments and risks
  4. Post-employment benefits
  5. Net debt
  6. Notes to the cash flow statement
  7. Share-based compensation
  8. Related parties
  9. Service fees paid to external auditors
  10. Events after the balance sheet date