Note 4: Revenue

AkzoNobel derives revenue from the transfer of goods and services over time and at a point in time in the major product lines and geographical regions as disclosed in the table below.

For the receivables, which are included in Trade and other receivables, reference is made to Note 16.

As at December 31, 2019, and at December 31, 2018, no significant contract assets were recognized.

As at December 31, 2019, the amount of contract liabilities deferred to be recognized over time in 2020 is €3 million. These contract liabilities primarily relate to shipping, training and certain technical services, for which revenue is recognized over time.

The amount of €3 million included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the period has been recognized as revenue during the year 2019 (December 31, 2018: €3 million).

Revenue disaggregation

 

Decorative Paints

Performance Coatings

Other

Total

In € millions

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary geographical markets – revenue from third parties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Netherlands

202

202

91

100

25

57

318

359

Other European countries

1,684

1,747

2,042

2,001

3,726

3,748

US and Canada

1,134

1,139

1,134

1,139

South America

461

456

353

359

1

815

815

Asia

1,136

1,075

1,568

1,581

2,704

2,656

Other regions

184

190

375

369

559

559

Total

3,667

3,670

5,563

5,549

26

57

9,256

9,276

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Major goods/service lines – group revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative Paints Europe, Middle East and Africa

2,093

2,161

2,093

2,161

Decorative Paints South America

468

463

468

463

Decorative Paints Asia

1,144

1,084

1,144

1,084

Powder Coatings

1,218

1,234

1,218

1,234

Marine and Protective Coatings

1,291

1,306

1,291

1,306

Automotive and Specialty Coatings

1,392

1,388

1,392

1,388

Industrial Coatings

1,738

1,731

1,738

1,731

Other

(6)

(5)

(52)

(96)

(30)

10

(88)

(91)

Total

3,699

3,703

5,587

5,563

(30)

10

9,256

9,276

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timing of revenue recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goods transferred at a point in time

3,638

3,621

5,374

5,311

9,012

8,932

Services transferred over time

29

49

189

238

26

57

244

344

Total

3,667

3,670

5,563

5,549

26

57

9,256

9,276