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Saudi Arabia SSIC Division 15: Manufacture of leather products and related products

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Division | Official Code: 15

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 15 designates Manufacture of leather products and related products (صُنع المنتجات الجلدية والمنتجات ذات الصلة) 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

ParameterOfficial Value
Saudi SSIC Code15
Official Title (EN)Manufacture of leather products and related products
Official Title (AR)صُنع المنتجات الجلدية والمنتجات ذات الصلة
Classification LevelDivision
Section CategorySection C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity CodeC — Manufacturing
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing EntityBalady / Sector Ministry
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Groups in Division 15 (2)

CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
151Leather tanning and processing, manufacture of luggage bags, handbags, saddles, harnesses and fur processing and dyeingدبغ وتهيئة الجلود ، صُنع حقائب الأمتعة وحقائب اليد و السروج والأعنة ، تهيئة وصبغ الفراءView Code 151 →
152Manufacture of shoesصُنع الأحذيةView Code 152 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Division 15 (20 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Division 15 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC CodeOfficial Activity Title (EN)Official Activity Title (AR)Details
151110Leather tanning (with chemical, plant or mineral materials) and processingدباغة الجلود (بالمواد الكيميائية أو النباتية أو المعدنية ) وتهيئتهاView Activity 151110 →
151120Manufacture of leather (patent or premetallized)صناعة الجلود (اللماعة أو الممعدنة )View Activity 151120 →
151131Manufacture of Leather in the form of strips or panelsصناعة الجلود على شكل الأشرطة أو الألواحView Activity 151131 →
151132Manufacture of leather in form of rugsصناعة الجلود على شكل بسطView Activity 151132 →
151211Manufacture of luggage bags and school bags from natural leatherصناعة حقائب الأمتعة والحقائب المدرسية من الجلود الطبيعيةView Activity 151211 →
151212Manufacture of luggage bags and school bags from artificial leatherصناعة حقائب الأمتعة والحقائب المدرسية من الجلود الصناعيةView Activity 151212 →
151221Manufacture of women’s handbags from natural leatherصناعة حقائب اليد للسيدات من الجلود الطبيعيةView Activity 151221 →
151222Manufacture of women’s handbags from artificial leatherصناعة حقائب اليد للسيدات من الجلود الصناعيةView Activity 151222 →
151230Manufacture of wallets and bags made from natural leather or its substitutesصناعة حافظات النقود والأكياس المصنوعة من الجلد الطبيعي أو من بدائلهView Activity 151230 →
151240Manufacture of leather saddles and harnesses and accessoriesصناعة السروج والأعنة الجلدية ومستلزماتهاView Activity 151240 →
151250Manufacture of conveyor belts, leather belts and watch straps made from natural leather or its substitutesصناعة السيور ، الأحزمة الجلدية ، سيور الساعات المصنوعة من الجلد الطبيعي أو من بدائلهView Activity 151250 →
152011Manufacture of kinds of men’s leather shoesصناعة أنواع الأحذية الرجالية من الجلدView Activity 152011 →
152012Manufacture of kinds of women’s leather shoesصناعة أنواع الأحذية النسائية من الجلدView Activity 152012 →
152013Manufacture of kinds of children’s leather shoesصناعة أنواع أحذية الأطفال من الجلدView Activity 152013 →
152021Manufacture of kinds of men’s shoes from rubber, plastics or woodصناعة أنواع الأحذية الرجالية من المطاط أو اللدائن أو الخشبView Activity 152021 →
152022Manufacture of kinds of women’s shoes from rubber, plastics or woodصناعة أنواع الأحذية النسائية من المطاط أو اللدائن أو الخشبView Activity 152022 →
152023Manufacture of kinds of children’s shoes from rubber, plastics or woodصناعة أنواع أحذية الأطفال من المطاط أو اللدائن أو الخشبView Activity 152023 →
152030Manufacture of sports, medical or professional shoesصناعة الأحذية الرياضية والطبية والمهنيةView Activity 152030 →
152040Manufacture and designing of shoe partsصناعة وتفصيل أجزاء الأحذيةView Activity 152040 →
152051Manufacture of military shoesصناعة الأحذية العسكريةView Activity 152051 →

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 Registry✅ VerifiedConfirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk✅ AlignedStandardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active✅ EligibleAvailable for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path✅ Permitted100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy✅ CompleteFull 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 15 cover?

SSIC 15 covers Manufacture of leather products and related products (صُنع المنتجات الجلدية والمنتجات ذات الصلة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 15?

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 15?

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 15 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.