Purchase of Own Securities

Camellia PLC
06 February 2003


                                 Section 163(3)


In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we announce that Camellia
Plc purchased for cancellation, 40,500 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc. Details are:

6th February 2003 - 40,500 ordinary shares at £28.50 per share


As a result of the above purchase of the company's ordinary shares for
cancellation, the percentage holding of ordinary shares in Camellia Plc. held by
Camellia AG is now 54.69%, representing 1,421,000 ordinary shares.

Camellia Plc. is the ultimate holding company of the undernoted companies and
Camellia AG is, therefore, deemed to be interested in a further 62,500 ordinary
shares of Camellia Plc (2.4%).

Assam-Dooars Holdings Limited 1.63%

Western Dooars Tea Holdings Limited 0.77%


P.E. HILL

Company Secretary

6th February 2003


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