Trading Statement

Victrex PLC
03 October 2002


3 October 2002


                                  Victrex plc

                             Annual trading update


The Company announces its trading update for the year ended 30 September 2002.

Sales volume for the year was in line with our expectation of 1,200 tonnes,
second half volume being approximately 645 tonnes compared with 557 tonnes for
the first half.

We are encouraged that the recovery in sales volume we experienced in our second
quarter was sustained throughout the second half.  Although we have yet to see a
further increase in demand, we remain confident in the growth potential of the
business.

The preliminary announcement of the Company's results for the year ended 30
September 2002 will be made on Wednesday 4 December 2002.


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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 PEEK(TM) 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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