Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 162: Manufacture of products from wood, cork, straw and curling materials

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 162

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 162 designates Manufacture of products from wood, cork, straw and curling materials (صُنع منتجات من الخشب والفلين والقش ومواد الضفر) 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	`162`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of products from wood, cork, straw and curling materials
Official Title (AR)	صُنع منتجات من الخشب والفلين والقش ومواد الضفر
Classification Level	Group
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`16` — Manufacture of woods, wood products and cork except furniture, kinds of straw and curling materials
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

Sub-Classes in Group 162 (4)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`1621`	Manufacture of chips from wood veneer and wooden plates	صُنع رقائق من قشرة الخشب والألواح المصنوعة من الخشب	View Code 1621 →
`1622`	Manufacture of necessary carpentry products and accessories for construction workers	صُنع منتجات ومشغولات النجارة اللازمة لعمال البناء	View Code 1622 →
`1623`	Manufacture of wooden containers	صُنع الأوعية الخشبية	View Code 1623 →
`1629`	Manufacture of other wood products and types of cork, straw and curling materials	صُنع منتجات خشبية أخرى ، صُنع أصناف الفلّين والقش ومواد الضفر	View Code 1629 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 162 (32 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 162 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`162110`	Manufacture of sheets from thin wood veneer	صناعة صفائح من قشرة الخشب الرقيقة ( الأبلكاش )	View Activity 162110 →
`162120`	Manufacture of reinforced wood (compressed)	صناعة الخشب المقوى ( المضغوط )	View Activity 162120 →
`162131`	Manufacture of wood particle boards and fiberboards by compression pistons	صناعة ألواح الخشب الحبيبي والألواح الليفية باستخدام مكابس الضغط	View Activity 162131 →
`162132`	Manufacture of microchips	صناعة الألواح الرقيقة	View Activity 162132 →
`162211`	Manufacture of sleepers and roof pillars	صناعة العوارض ودعائم الأسقف الخشبية	View Activity 162211 →
`162212`	Manufacture of wood scaffoldings	صناعة السقالات الخشبية	View Activity 162212 →
`162220`	Manufacture of wood doors and windows	صناعة الأبواب والنوافذ الخشبية	View Activity 162220 →
`162231`	Manufacture of stairs and handrails	صناعة السلالم والدرابزينات	View Activity 162231 →
`162232`	Manufacture of wooden windows	صناعة الشرفات الخشبية	View Activity 162232 →
`162233`	Manufacture of parquet flooring	صناعة شرائح أرضيات الباركيه	View Activity 162233 →
`162240`	Wood decorations	أعمال الديكور الخشبي	View Activity 162240 →
`162250`	Carpentry works	أعمال ورش النجارة بشكل عام	View Activity 162250 →
`162260`	Manufacture of curved wooden ornaments and wood molds and boards for covering roofs and interior walls	صناعة الحلي الخشبية المحدبة والقوالب والألواح الخشبية لكساء الأسقف والجدران الداخلية	View Activity 162260 →
`162270`	Manufacture of prefabricated wooden buildings	صناعة المباني الخشبية سابقة التجهيز	View Activity 162270 →
`162280`	Manufacture of backed wooden walls and dividers	صناعة الجدران والفواصل الخشبية المثبتة	View Activity 162280 →
`162310`	Manufacture of wooden containers, includes (packing boxes and wooden freight containers)	صناعة الحاويات الخشبية ، يشمل (علب التعبئة والصناديق وأوعية الشحن المصنوعة من الخشب )	View Activity 162310 →
`162320`	Manufacture of wooden barrels and basins	صناعة البراميل والأحواض الخشبية	View Activity 162320 →
`162331`	Manufacture of wooden cable reels	صناعة بكرات كابلات من الخشب	View Activity 162331 →
`162332`	Manufacture of wooden platforms	صناعة المنصات الخشبية	View Activity 162332 →
`162911`	Manufacture of handles and structure of wooden tools	صناعة مقابض وهياكل العدد المصنوعة من الخشب	View Activity 162911 →
`162912`	Manufacture of handles and structures of wooden brooms and brushes	صناعة أيدي وهياكل المكانس والفرجين ( الفرش ) المصنوعة من الخشب	View Activity 162912 →
`162920`	Manufacture of shoe parts and molds	صناعة أجزاء وقوالب الأحذية	View Activity 162920 →
`162931`	Manufacture of wooden household utensils	صناعة الأوعية المنزلية من الخشب	View Activity 162931 →
`162932`	Manufacture of wooden kitchen tools	صناعة أدوات المطبخ من الخشب	View Activity 162932 →
`162933`	Manufacture of wooden household tool boxes	صناعة صناديق الأدوات المنزلية من الخشب	View Activity 162933 →
`162941`	Manufacture of wooden statues and small antiques	صناعة تماثيل وتحف صغيرة من الخشب	View Activity 162941 →
`162942`	Manufacture of wooden frames	صناعة أطر البراويز من الخشب	View Activity 162942 →
`162943`	Manufacture of wooden jewelry boxes and antique boxes	صناعة صناديق المجوهرات وعلب التحف من الخشب	View Activity 162943 →
`162951`	Manufacture of cloth hangers	صناعة علاقات وشماعات الملابس	View Activity 162951 →
`162952`	Manufacture of wooden blackout curtains	صناعة ستائر التعتيم من الخشب	View Activity 162952 →
`162960`	Manufacture of plaits, utensils, wicker works and small goods from plaiting materials and bamboo	صناعة الضفائر وصناعة الأوعية وأشغال الخوص والسلع الصغيرة من مواد الضفر أو الجريد أو الخيزران أو الغاب	View Activity 162960 →
`162970`	Processing and manufacture of natural cork and cork products, includes (sheets, boards and tiles made from cork and coated cork… etc.).	تجهيز وتصنيع الفلين الطبيعي ، ومنتجات الفلين ، يشمل (صفائح وألواح وبلاط مصنوع من الفلين والفلين المكتل ، … الخ)	View Activity 162970 →

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 162 cover?

SSIC 162 covers Manufacture of products from wood, cork, straw and curling materials (صُنع منتجات من الخشب والفلين والقش ومواد الضفر) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 162?

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 162?

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 162 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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