Cost of sales and contracted work
x € 1 million | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
Cost of sales | 175 | 180 |
Contracted work | 125 | 147 |
Total | 300 | 327 |
The cost of sales and contracted work decreased by € 27 million compared with 2018.
The decrease in the cost of sales and contracted work was caused mainly by the sale of Joulz Diensten and Joulz Energy Solutions, with an impact of around € 49 million, as well as a decrease in the purchase costs of energy of some € 5 million.
This decrease was partly offset by a cost increase relating to external costs, excluding the impact of Joulz Diensten and Joulz Energy Solutions, of some € 21 million and higher cost of material of € 4 million.
