Trading Statement

Croda International PLC
26 October 2005


26th October 2005

                            Croda International Plc

                        Third Quarter Trading Statement


Commenting on the results for the nine months to 30 September 2005, Martin
Flower, Chairman, said:-

'Demand remained firm in the third quarter with monthly sales at similar levels
to those seen in the first half.  In comparison with the previous year the third
quarter has been stronger, mainly due to higher sales volumes in Consumer Care.

Our unaudited management accounts for the first nine months of this year, for
continuing operations, show sales up 9.5% in Sterling terms (8.5% in constant
currency) and profit before tax (and before associates tax) up 15.5% in Sterling
terms (14.5% in constant currency).'

Croda also announces that, following a decline in trading at its small metal
rolling oils and lubricants division in South Yorkshire, Croda Application
Chemicals, it is in consultation with the employees of this business regarding
its future. The results of this business have therefore been classified as
discontinued.


For further information please contact:

M Humphrey, Group Chief Executive                      01405 860551
B M Richmond, Group Finance Director                   01405 860551
Charles Watenphul, Financial Dynamics                  0207 831 3113



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