Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 105041: Manufacture of dried milk (powder)

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 105041


Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 105041 designates Manufacture of dried milk (powder) (صناعة الحليب المجفف (البودرة)) 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: Milk powder production

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

ParameterOfficial Value
Saudi SSIC Code105041
Official Title (EN)Manufacture of dried milk (powder)
Official Title (AR)صناعة الحليب المجفف (البودرة)
Classification LevelActivity
Section CategorySection C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code1050 — Manufacture of dairy products
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Licensing EntityMinistry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition
CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
105010Production of fresh liquid milkانتاج الحليب السائل الطازج واللبن الطازجView Code 105010 →
105021Cream productionانتاج القشدةView Code 105021 →
105022Production 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 Code 105022 →
105031Production of white cheeseانتاج الجبن الأبيضView Code 105031 →
105032Production of cooked cheeseانتاج الجبن المطبوخView Code 105032 →
105042Manufacture of condensed milkصناعة الحليب المكثفView Code 105042 →
105050Manufacture of ice creamصناعة المثلجات (البوظة أوالأيسكريم)View Code 105050 →
105061Production of condensed and dried wheyانتاج مصل اللبن المركز والجافView Code 105061 →
105062Production of casein and milk sugar (lactose)انتاج الجبنين (كازين) وسكر الحليب (لاكتوز)View Code 105062 →
105070Production of yogurt and dehydrated yogurtانتاج اللبن الزبادي والروب واللبنةView Code 105070 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

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

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment FactorVerification StatusRegulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT RegistryVerifiedConfirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International CrosswalkAlignedStandardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) ActiveEligibleAvailable for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment PathPermitted100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural HierarchyCompleteFull parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score🟢 10 / 10Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 105041 cover?

SSIC 105041 covers Manufacture of dried milk (powder) (صناعة الحليب المجفف (البودرة)) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 105041?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 105041?

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 105041 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)

This page is an independent reference resource. Cross-verify critical licensing details on official government portals before filing commercial applications.