Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 102040: Production of fish fillets and fresh and frozen pickled fish

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 102040

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 102040 designates Production of fish fillets and fresh and frozen pickled fish (انتاج شرائح السمك والبطارخ الطازجة والمجمدة) 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: Cut the fish and market it fresh or keep 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	`102040`
Official Title (EN)	Production of fish fillets and fresh and frozen pickled fish
Official Title (AR)	انتاج شرائح السمك والبطارخ الطازجة والمجمدة
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`1020` — Processing and keeping fish, crustaceans and Mollusca
Supervisory Authority	Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Licensing Entity	Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`102010`	Keeping fish and fish products by caning	حفظ الأسماك والمنتجات السمكية بواسطة التعليب	View Code 102010 →
`102020`	Keeping fish and fish products by drying, smoking or salting	حفظ الأسماك والمنتجات السمكية بواسطة التجفيف أو التدخين أو التمليح	View Code 102020 →
`102030`	Keeping fish and fish products by cooling or freezing	حفظ الأسماك والمنتجات السمكية بواسطة التبريد أو التجميد	View Code 102030 →
`102050`	Production of Caviar and its substitutes	انتاج الكافيار وبدائله	View Code 102050 →
`102061`	Manufacture of fish products for human consumption	صناعة منتجات الأسماك للاستخدام البشري	View Code 102061 →
`102062`	Manufacture of fish products as fodder	صناعة منتجات الأسماك كغذاء للحيوان ( أعلاف )	View Code 102062 →
`102070`	Manufacture and processing of fish and sea livings aboard specialized ships	تصنيع وتجهيز الأسماك والأحياء المائية على السفن المتخصصة	View Code 102070 →
`102080`	Cutting and cleaning fish and water livings	تقطيع وتنظيف الأسماك والأحياء المائية	View Code 102080 →

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 102040 cover?

SSIC 102040 covers Production of fish fillets and fresh and frozen pickled fish (انتاج شرائح السمك والبطارخ الطازجة والمجمدة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 102040?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 102040?

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 102040 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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