27. Inventories
in € thousand |
31.12.2017 |
31.12.2016 |
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Raw materials, consumables and supplies |
18,816 |
19,237 |
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Work in progress |
2,072 |
2,159 |
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Finished products and merchandise |
452 |
616 |
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|
21,340 |
22,012 |
Impairment losses on inventories recognised as an expense amount to € 1,860 thousand (previous year: € 1,269 thousand). This expense is reported under cost of materials, see Note 12.