Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 151250: Manufacture of conveyor belts, leather belts and watch straps made from natural leather or its substitutes

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 151250

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 151250 designates Manufacture of conveyor belts, leather belts and watch straps made from natural leather or its substitutes (صناعة السيور ، الأحزمة الجلدية ، سيور الساعات المصنوعة من الجلد الطبيعي أو من بدائله) 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	`151250`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of conveyor belts, leather belts and watch straps made from natural leather or its substitutes
Official Title (AR)	صناعة السيور ، الأحزمة الجلدية ، سيور الساعات المصنوعة من الجلد الطبيعي أو من بدائله
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`1512` — Manufacture of luggage bags, handbags and the like, saddles and harnesses
Supervisory Authority	Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Licensing Entity	Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`151211`	Manufacture of luggage bags and school bags from natural leather	صناعة حقائب الأمتعة والحقائب المدرسية من الجلود الطبيعية	View Code 151211 →
`151212`	Manufacture of luggage bags and school bags from artificial leather	صناعة حقائب الأمتعة والحقائب المدرسية من الجلود الصناعية	View Code 151212 →
`151221`	Manufacture of women’s handbags from natural leather	صناعة حقائب اليد للسيدات من الجلود الطبيعية	View Code 151221 →
`151222`	Manufacture of women’s handbags from artificial leather	صناعة حقائب اليد للسيدات من الجلود الصناعية	View Code 151222 →
`151230`	Manufacture of wallets and bags made from natural leather or its substitutes	صناعة حافظات النقود والأكياس المصنوعة من الجلد الطبيعي أو من بدائله	View Code 151230 →
`151240`	Manufacture of leather saddles and harnesses and accessories	صناعة السروج والأعنة الجلدية ومستلزماتها	View Code 151240 →

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 151250 cover?

SSIC 151250 covers Manufacture of conveyor belts, leather belts and watch straps made from natural leather or its substitutes (صناعة السيور ، الأحزمة الجلدية ، سيور الساعات المصنوعة من الجلد الطبيعي أو من بدائله) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 151250?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 151250?

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 151250 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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