Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 103023: Manufacture of potato-made food products, includes (potato chips)

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 103023

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 103023 designates Manufacture of potato-made food products, includes (potato chips) (صناعة المنتجات الغذائية المصنعة من البطاطس ، يشمل ( رقائق البطاطس)) 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: They are products made from potatoes that have been cleaned and cut

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	`103023`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of potato-made food products, includes (potato chips)
Official Title (AR)	صناعة المنتجات الغذائية المصنعة من البطاطس ، يشمل ( رقائق البطاطس)
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`1030` — Processing and keeping fruits and vegetables
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
`103011`	Production of fruit powders as orange, lemon and other fruit powders	انتاج مساحيق الفواكه كالبرتقال والليمون وغيرها من مساحيق العصائر	View Code 103011 →
`103012`	Production of fruit juices	انتاج عصائر الفواكه	View Code 103012 →
`103013`	Fruit drying, packing and keeping in concentrated glucose fluids .	انتاج الفواكه المجففة او المعلبة في السوائل السكرية المركزة	View Code 103013 →
`103014`	harvesting and packaging of fruits and vegetables	تقطيع وتعبئة وتغليف الفواكه والخضار	View Code 103014 →
`103021`	Packing and keeping legumes (cooked or non-cooked) by caning	تعبئة وحفظ البقوليات (المطبوخة وغير المطبوخة) بالتعليب	View Code 103021 →
`103022`	Production of vegetable powders, includes (peas and beans powders…etc.)	انتاج مساحيق الخضروات ، يشمل ( مساحيق البازيلا والفول …الخ )	View Code 103022 →
`103024`	Manufacture of flour and semolina made from potatoes	صناعة الدقيق والسميد المستخلص من البطاطس	View Code 103024 →
`103025`	Manufacture of processed meals of vegetables	صناعة الوجبات المجهزة من الخضروات	View Code 103025 →
`103031`	Cooling and freezing fruits	تبريد وتجميد الفواكه	View Code 103031 →
`103032`	Cooling and freezing vegetables	تبريد وتجميد والخضراوات	View Code 103032 →
`103041`	Drying and packing dates and manufacture of their products	تجفيف وتعبئة التمور وصناعة منتجاتها	View Code 103041 →
`103042`	Drying and packing grapes and figs and manufacture of their products	تجفيف وتعبئة العنب والتين وصناعة منتجاتها	View Code 103042 →

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 103023 cover?

SSIC 103023 covers Manufacture of potato-made food products, includes (potato chips) (صناعة المنتجات الغذائية المصنعة من البطاطس ، يشمل ( رقائق البطاطس)) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 103023?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 103023?

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 103023 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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