15. Inventories
As at 31-12-2021 | As at 31-12-2020 | |
Raw materials, consumables, technical materials, and packaging | 56.7 | 46.8 |
Work in progress | 11.2 | 9.0 |
Finished product | 167.0 | 113.6 |
Impairment provision | -4.9 | -4.6 |
Total | 230.0 | 164.8 |
This increase in inventories is a result of higher raw material prices, higher safety stocks, and longer lead times in the supply chain.