Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
11 January 2001

                                 Section 163(3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that Camellia
Plc purchased for cancellation, 3,500 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc. Details are:

        11th January 2001      3,500 ordinary shares at £27.50 per share

P.E. HILL
Company Secretary