Trading Statement

Victrex PLC
9 April 2002


Tuesday 9 April 2002


Victrex plc


                             INTERIM trading update


The Company announces its trading update for the six months ended 31 March 2002.

Demand has continued at the increased levels achieved at the start of the
calendar year.  As a result, sales volume for the six months ended 31 March 2002
was approximately 550 tonnes.  As noted in our AGM statement, if sales remain at
current levels, this would translate to volume of around 1,200 tonnes for the
year to 30 September 2002.

We are encouraged that the recovery in demand has been sustained throughout the
second quarter and remain confident in the outlook for the business.

The interim announcement of the Company's results for the six months ended 31
March 2002 will be made on Tuesday 11 June 2002.


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For further information please contact:

Victrex plc

Michael Peacock, Finance Director                                01253 897700


Hogarth Partnership Limited



Nick Denton / Tom Leatherbarrow                                  0207 357 9477



Victrex plc is an innovative, world-leading, high performance materials group.
It has manufacturing plants and research facilities in the UK, and sales and
distribution centres serving over 30 countries worldwide. It is the sole
manufacturer of PEEKa polymer.

PEEK TM polymer is a high performance thermoplastic with a unique combination of
properties, which include exceptional chemical, wear, electrical and temperature
resistance, as well as dimensional stability and numerous processing
capabilities. These properties enable engineers to produce cost-effective
designs for critical applications in such diverse markets as the industrial,
automotive, electronics, aerospace, medical and food sectors.


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