Saudi Arabia SSIC Class 1073: making cocoa, chocolate and sugary sweets

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Class | Official Code: 1073

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 1073 designates making cocoa, chocolate and sugary sweets (صُنع الكاكاو والشوكولاتة والحلويات السكرية) 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	`1073`
Official Title (EN)	making cocoa, chocolate and sugary sweets
Official Title (AR)	صُنع الكاكاو والشوكولاتة والحلويات السكرية
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 1073 (8)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`107300`	making cocoa, chocolate and sugary sweets	صُنع الكاكاو والشوكولاتة والحلويات السكرية	View Code 107300 →
`107311`	Manufacture of cocoa in form of paste, powder or pellet	صناعة الكاكاو في شكل معجون أو مسحوق أو كتل	View Code 107311 →
`107312`	Manufacture of cocoa butter, fat or oil	صناعة زبدة الكاكاو أو دهن أو زيت الكاكاو	View Code 107312 →
`107320`	Production of milk chocolate, white and dark chocolate and other kinds of chocolate	انتاج الشكولاته بالحليب والشوكلاته البيضاء والغامقة وغيرها من أنواع الشوكلاته	View Code 107320 →
`107330`	Manufacture of sugar sweets, includes (candies, caramel, toffee, nougat)	صناعة الحلويات السكرية ، يشمل ( الملبس و الكراميل والتوفي والنوغا " راحة الحلقوم" )	View Code 107330 →
`107340`	Manufacture of gum	صناعة اللبان ( العلك)	View Code 107340 →
`107350`	Manufacture of Halvah	صناعة الحلاوة الطحينية	View Code 107350 →
`107360`	Keeping fruits, nuts and other plants in sugar	حفظ الفواكه والجوزيات وغيرها من النباتات في السكر	View Code 107360 →

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 1073 cover?

SSIC 1073 covers making cocoa, chocolate and sugary sweets (صُنع الكاكاو والشوكولاتة والحلويات السكرية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 1073?

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 1073?

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 1073 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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