Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
18 January 2001

                               Section 163(3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that Camellia
Plc purchased for cancellation, 5,000 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc. Details are:

        18th January 2001      5,000 ordinary shares at £27.50 per share

P.E. HILL
Company Secretary