in €k |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
31.12.2025 |
|
31.12.2024 |
Commodities |
|
397,069 |
|
382,740 |
Work in progress |
|
4,506 |
|
11,216 |
Advance payments on inventories |
|
1,638 |
|
3,909 |
Impairments |
|
−21,515 |
|
−20,634 |
Inventories |
|
381,698 |
|
377,231 |
The increase in inventories is mainly due to the increased trading volume.
The carrying amount of impaired inventories as of 31 December 2025 was €18,118 thousand (previous year: €21,483 thousand). Compared to the previous year, impairment losses increased by €881 thousand (previous year: decrease of €3,161 thousand).
The expenses of €3,891,821 thousand (previous year: €3,962,163 thousand) recognised in connection with the consumption of inventories are included in the cost of materials.