Income Statement Disclosures
Breakdown of Cost of Materials
| in million € | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of raw materials, consumables and supplies, and of purchased goods | 36,149.2 | 32,951.8 |
| Cost of purchased services | 4,265.5 | 4,040.9 |
| Total | 40,414.7 | 36,992.7 |
Including changes in inventories, the cost of materials rose by 9.3 per cent, slightly faster than revenue. The gross profit margin was at 24.4 per cent (previous year: 25.2 per cent).