Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 101044: Cutting, preparing, and packing meat and poultry

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 101044

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 101044 designates Cutting, preparing, and packing meat and poultry (تقطيع وتجهيز وتعبئة وتغليف اللحوم والدواجن) under the official Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (January 2025 / 2026 Edition, based on UN ISIC Rev. 4) administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

Detailed Description: Shops that provide cutting, processing, packing and packaging service for meat and poultry of (all kinds (fresh, chilled and frozen

It serves as the mandatory regulatory benchmark for Commercial Registration (CR) with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing (allowing up to 100% foreign equity ownership), municipal permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quota determinations by MHRSD.

Key Classification Facts

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`101044`
Official Title (EN)	Cutting, preparing, and packing meat and poultry
Official Title (AR)	تقطيع وتجهيز وتعبئة وتغليف اللحوم والدواجن
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`1010` — Meat keeping and processing
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Licensing Entity	Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`101011`	Operating slaughterhouses (slaughtering and preparing lamb meat)	تشغيل المجازر ( ذبح وتهيئة لحوم المواشي )	View Code 101011 →
`101012`	Operating slaughterhouses (slaughtering and preparing poultry, rabbits and birds)	تشغيل المجازر ( ذبح وتهيئة لحوم الدواجن والأرانب والطيور )	View Code 101012 →
`101021`	Production of poultry and rabbit meat and fresh birds	انتاج أنواع لحوم الدواجن والأرانب والطيور الطازجة	View Code 101021 →
`101022`	Production of poultry and rabbit meat and chilled and frozen birds	انتاج أنواع الدواجن والأرانب والطيور المبردة والمجمدة	View Code 101022 →
`101030`	Slaughtering and preparing hunting animals, includes (whales whose meat has been prepared onshore or aboard ships)	ذبح وتهيئة حيوانات الصيد ، يشمل ( الحيتان المجهزة لحومها على البر أو على ظهر السفن )	View Code 101030 →
`101041`	Production of fresh meat	انتاج اللحوم الطازجة	View Code 101041 →
`101042`	Production of chilled and frozen meat	انتاج اللحوم المبردة والمجمدة	View Code 101042 →
`101043`	Keeping and preparing meat and its products in different ways as drying and canning	حفظ وإعداد اللحوم ومنتجاتها بمختلف الطرق كالتجفيف والتعليب	View Code 101043 →
`101051`	Production of sausage and hamburger from meat	انتاج السجق (النقانق ) والهامبورجر من اللحوم	View Code 101051 →
`101052`	Production of flour and semolina from meat	انتاج الدقيق والسميد من اللحوم	View Code 101052 →
`101053`	Production of mortadella from meat	انتاج المرتديلا من اللحوم	View Code 101053 →
`101054`	Preparing and keeping animal heads and shins	تهيئة وحفظ الرؤوس والكوارع	View Code 101054 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Factor	Verification Status	Regulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry	✅ Verified	Confirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk	✅ Aligned	Standardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active	✅ Eligible	Available for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path	✅ Permitted	100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy	✅ Complete	Full parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 101044 cover?

SSIC 101044 covers Cutting, preparing, and packing meat and poultry (تقطيع وتجهيز وتعبئة وتغليف اللحوم والدواجن) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 101044?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 101044?

Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.

4. How does SSIC 101044 affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

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