23. Inventories
in € million |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
Materials and supplies |
383.7 |
454.6 |
Work in progress |
285.2 |
294.3 |
Finished goods and merchandise |
906.1 |
945.7 |
Advances paid |
56.7 |
54.1 |
Total inventories |
1,631.7 |
1,748.6 |
In 2025, impairment losses of €56.8 million were recognized on inventories (2024: €56.1 million). Reversals of impairment losses were recognized in an amount of €19.0 million (2024: €14.2 million) because the reasons for the impairment losses no longer existed.