Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 105: Manufacture of dairy products

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 105

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 105 designates Manufacture of dairy products (صُنعٍ منتجات الألبان) 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	`105`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of dairy products
Official Title (AR)	صُنعٍ منتجات الألبان
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 105 (1)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`1050`	Manufacture of dairy products	صُنعٍ منتجات الألبان	View Code 1050 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 105 (11 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 105 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`105010`	Production of fresh liquid milk	انتاج الحليب السائل الطازج واللبن الطازج	View Activity 105010 →
`105021`	Cream production	انتاج القشدة	View Activity 105021 →
`105022`	Production of butter or margarine, includes (animal margarine derived from all kinds of milk)	انتاج الزبدة أو السمن ، يشمل ( السمن الحيواني المشتق من الحليب بكافة أنواعه )	View Activity 105022 →
`105031`	Production of white cheese	انتاج الجبن الأبيض	View Activity 105031 →
`105032`	Production of cooked cheese	انتاج الجبن المطبوخ	View Activity 105032 →
`105041`	Manufacture of dried milk (powder)	صناعة الحليب المجفف (البودرة)	View Activity 105041 →
`105042`	Manufacture of condensed milk	صناعة الحليب المكثف	View Activity 105042 →
`105050`	Manufacture of ice cream	صناعة المثلجات (البوظة أوالأيسكريم)	View Activity 105050 →
`105061`	Production of condensed and dried whey	انتاج مصل اللبن المركز والجاف	View Activity 105061 →
`105062`	Production of casein and milk sugar (lactose)	انتاج الجبنين (كازين) وسكر الحليب (لاكتوز)	View Activity 105062 →
`105070`	Production of yogurt and dehydrated yogurt	انتاج اللبن الزبادي والروب واللبنة	View Activity 105070 →

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 105 cover?

SSIC 105 covers Manufacture of dairy products (صُنعٍ منتجات الألبان) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 105?

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 105?

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 105 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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