Inventories consist primarily of raw materials and packaging (which includes ingredients and supplies) and finished goods (which include concentrates and syrups in Coca-Cola's concentrate operations, and finished beverages in Coca-Cola's finished products operations). Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Coca-Cola determines cost on the basis of the average cost or first-in, first-out methods.
Source: Coca-Cola Co., Annual Report
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Coca-Cola Co., Statement of Financial Position, Inventory
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Source: Based on data from Coca-Cola Co. Annual Reports
| Item | Description | The company |
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| Raw materials and packaging | Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unprocessed items to be consumed in the manufacturing or production process. Also includes purchased parts that will be used as components of a finished product. | Coca-Cola Co.'s raw materials and packaging increased from 2008 to 2009 and from 2009 to 2010. |
| Finished goods | Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. | Coca-Cola Co.'s finished goods declined from 2008 to 2009 but then increased from 2009 to 2010 exceeding 2008 level. |
| Inventories | Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). | Coca-Cola Co.'s inventories increased from 2008 to 2009 and from 2009 to 2010. |
February 7, 2012