3rd Quarter Trading Statement

Croda International PLC
22 October 2004


22nd October 2004


                            Croda International Plc

                        Third Quarter Trading Statement


Commenting on the results for the nine months to 30 September 2004, Antony
Beevor, Chairman, said:

'Trading patterns in the third quarter have remained broadly consistent with
those reported at the half year.  In comparison with the previous year the third
quarter has been stronger, with less of a summer slowdown than in recent years.

Our unaudited management accounts for the first nine months of this year, for
continuing operations, show sales up 3% in Sterling terms (10% in constant
currency) and profit before tax up just under 13%, also in Sterling terms.

At the end of September net debt had reduced to just under £20m, although we do
expect a net outflow of cash in the fourth quarter.'



For further information please contact:

Mike Humphrey, Group Chief Executive                          Tel. [phone]
Barbara Richmond, Group Finance Director                      Tel. [phone]
Charles Armitstead/ Andrew Dowler, Financial Dynamics         Tel. [phone]



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