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19. Trade and other receivables

In millions of EUR 2006 2005
Trade receivables due from associates and joint ventures 22 29
Trade receivables 1,388 1,435
Other amounts receivable including current part loans to customers 369 218
Derivatives 47 11
Prepayments and accrued income 91 94
1,917 1,787

At 31 December 2006 trade receivables are shown net of an allowance for doubtful debts of €241 million (2005: €251 million). The impairment loss recognised in the current year was €39 million (2005: €69 million), included in expenses for raw materials, consumables and services.