The trade receivables consist of the following:
Trade receivables | ||
€ thousand |
2011 |
2010 |
|
|
|
Receivables from third parties |
651,560 |
601,214 |
thereof receivables from third parties before valuation allowances |
701,125 |
648,339 |
thereof valuation allowances for overdue receivables |
-9,242 |
-9,213 |
thereof valuation allowances for overdue receivables > 180 days |
-27,988 |
-28,836 |
thereof other valuation allowances for receivables |
-12,335 |
-9,076 |
Trade receivables from affiliated companies |
3,150 |
4,011 |
Trade receivables from investments in associated companies and joint ventures |
21,843 |
28,040 |
Total trade receivables |
676,553 |
633,265 |
Valuation allowances of €49,565 thousand (31 December 2010: €47,125 thousand) were recognised for trade receivables.