27. Trade receivables

Trade receivables declined by €90 million, from €571 million to €482 million. These are receivables with a remaining term of up to 1 year.

The ’s figures include €75 million attributable to METRO China. increased the trade receivables by €9 million. Higher direct payments reduce trade receivables in the METRO Western Europe (excluding Germany) segment by €8 million.

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