15. Inventories
As at 31-12-2022 | As at 31-12-2021 | |
Raw materials, consumables, technical materials, and packaging | 93.7 | 56.7 |
Work in progress | 17.4 | 11.2 |
Finished product | 226.8 | 167.0 |
Impairment provision | -6.7 | -4.9 |
Total | 331.2 | 230.0 |
This increase in inventories is a result of currency effects, higher raw material prices, higher safety stocks, and longer lead times in the supply chain.