G18 Inventories
|
2019 |
2020 |
|---|---|---|
Raw materials and consumables |
5,680 |
4,573 |
Work in progress |
4,785 |
4,302 |
Finished goods |
13,778 |
12,598 |
Total |
24,243 |
21,473 |
Cost of sales of the Group includes impairment of inventories of SEK 270 million (215). There were no significant reversals of impairment losses during 2020 and 2019.
Accounting principles
Inventories are stated at the lowest end of cost and net realizable value, with due consideration of obsolescence. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and selling expenses.
Cost is based on the first-in/first-out (FIFO) principle and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing location and condition. In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of overheads based on normal operating capacity.