Saudi Arabia SSIC Class 1071: Manufacture of bakery products

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Class | Official Code: 1071

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 1071 designates Manufacture of bakery products (صُنع منتجات المخابز) 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	`1071`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of bakery products
Official Title (AR)	صُنع منتجات المخابز
Classification Level	Class
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`107` — Manufacture of other 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

Official Activity Codes in Class 1071 (9)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`107110`	Manufacture of domestic bread	صناعة الخبز البلدي (المحلي)	View Code 107110 →
`107120`	Manufacture of bread and bread products by automatic bakeries	صناعة الخبز ومنتجاته بواسطة المخابز الآلية	View Code 107120 →
`107130`	Manufacture of different kinds of pies	صناعة الفطائر بأنواعها	View Code 107130 →
`107140`	Manufacture of layer cake and all kinds of cakes	صناعة الجاتوه والبيتيفور والكعك بأنواعه	View Code 107140 →
`107150`	Manufacture of all kinds of biscuits	صناعة البسكويت بأنواعه	View Code 107150 →
`107160`	Manufacture of bread and pastry flakes	صناعة خبز الأكلات الشعبية ورقائق المعجنات النيئة وتشمل المتاي	View Code 107160 →
`107170`	Manufacture of frozen bakery products	صناعة منتجات المخابز المجمدة	View Code 107170 →
`107181`	Making different kinds of Eastern and traditional desserts	صناعة الحلويات الشعبية والشرقية بمختلف أنواعها	View Code 107181 →
`107182`	Preparing and processing sweets in the shops	إعداد وتجهيز الحلويات	View Code 107182 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Class 1071

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Bakery	مخبز ومعجنات	`107110`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Bakery equipment	صناعة الخبز البلدي	`107110`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Cake shop	متجر ومحل Cake	`107110`	Retail	Setup Guide →
Chinese bakery	صناعة الخبز البلدي	`107110`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Pastry shop	محل حلويات ومعجنات	`107110`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Rice cake shop	متجر ومحل Rice cake	`107110`	Retail	Setup Guide →
Wedding cake shop	متجر ومحل Wedding cake	`107110`	Retail	Setup Guide →
Wholesale bakery	صناعة الخبز البلدي	`107110`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →

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 1071 cover?

SSIC 1071 covers Manufacture of bakery products (صُنع منتجات المخابز) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 1071?

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 1071?

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 1071 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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