Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 103: Processing and keeping fruits and vegetables

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 103

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 103 designates Processing and keeping fruits and vegetables (تجهيز وحفظ الفاكهة والخضر) 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).

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	`103`
Official Title (EN)	Processing and keeping fruits and vegetables
Official Title (AR)	تجهيز وحفظ الفاكهة والخضر
Classification Level	Group
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`10` — Manufacture of food products
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing Entity	Balady / Sector Ministry
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Classes in Group 103 (1)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`1030`	Processing and keeping fruits and vegetables	تجهيز وحفظ الفاكهة والخضر	View Code 1030 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 103 (18 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 103 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`103011`	Production of fruit powders as orange, lemon and other fruit powders	انتاج مساحيق الفواكه كالبرتقال والليمون وغيرها من مساحيق العصائر	View Activity 103011 →
`103012`	Production of fruit juices	انتاج عصائر الفواكه	View Activity 103012 →
`103013`	Fruit drying, packing and keeping in concentrated glucose fluids .	انتاج الفواكه المجففة او المعلبة في السوائل السكرية المركزة	View Activity 103013 →
`103014`	harvesting and packaging of fruits and vegetables	تقطيع وتعبئة وتغليف الفواكه والخضار	View Activity 103014 →
`103021`	Packing and keeping legumes (cooked or non-cooked) by caning	تعبئة وحفظ البقوليات (المطبوخة وغير المطبوخة) بالتعليب	View Activity 103021 →
`103022`	Production of vegetable powders, includes (peas and beans powders…etc.)	انتاج مساحيق الخضروات ، يشمل ( مساحيق البازيلا والفول …الخ )	View Activity 103022 →
`103023`	Manufacture of potato-made food products, includes (potato chips)	صناعة المنتجات الغذائية المصنعة من البطاطس ، يشمل ( رقائق البطاطس)	View Activity 103023 →
`103024`	Manufacture of flour and semolina made from potatoes	صناعة الدقيق والسميد المستخلص من البطاطس	View Activity 103024 →
`103025`	Manufacture of processed meals of vegetables	صناعة الوجبات المجهزة من الخضروات	View Activity 103025 →
`103031`	Cooling and freezing fruits	تبريد وتجميد الفواكه	View Activity 103031 →
`103032`	Cooling and freezing vegetables	تبريد وتجميد والخضراوات	View Activity 103032 →
`103041`	Drying and packing dates and manufacture of their products	تجفيف وتعبئة التمور وصناعة منتجاتها	View Activity 103041 →
`103042`	Drying and packing grapes and figs and manufacture of their products	تجفيف وتعبئة العنب والتين وصناعة منتجاتها	View Activity 103042 →
`103050`	Manufacture of tomato sauce	صناعة صلصة الطماطم	View Activity 103050 →
`103061`	Roasting and packing nuts	تحميص وتعبئة المكسرات	View Activity 103061 →
`103062`	Manufacture of nut butter	صناعة زبدة المكسرات	View Activity 103062 →
`103070`	Manufacture of jam and gels	صناعة المربى والهلاميات	View Activity 103070 →
`103080`	Manufacture of pickles	صناعة المخللات والطرشي (التخليل)	View Activity 103080 →

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 103 cover?

SSIC 103 covers Processing and keeping fruits and vegetables (تجهيز وحفظ الفاكهة والخضر) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 103?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and respective sectoral regulators.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 103?

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 103 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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