Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 162912: Manufacture of handles and structures of wooden brooms and brushes

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 162912

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 162912 designates Manufacture of handles and structures of wooden brooms and brushes (صناعة أيدي وهياكل المكانس والفرجين ( الفرش ) المصنوعة من الخشب) 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	`162912`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of handles and structures of wooden brooms and brushes
Official Title (AR)	صناعة أيدي وهياكل المكانس والفرجين ( الفرش ) المصنوعة من الخشب
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`1629` — Manufacture of other wood products and types of cork, straw and curling materials
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
`162911`	Manufacture of handles and structure of wooden tools	صناعة مقابض وهياكل العدد المصنوعة من الخشب	View Code 162911 →
`162920`	Manufacture of shoe parts and molds	صناعة أجزاء وقوالب الأحذية	View Code 162920 →
`162931`	Manufacture of wooden household utensils	صناعة الأوعية المنزلية من الخشب	View Code 162931 →
`162932`	Manufacture of wooden kitchen tools	صناعة أدوات المطبخ من الخشب	View Code 162932 →
`162933`	Manufacture of wooden household tool boxes	صناعة صناديق الأدوات المنزلية من الخشب	View Code 162933 →
`162941`	Manufacture of wooden statues and small antiques	صناعة تماثيل وتحف صغيرة من الخشب	View Code 162941 →
`162942`	Manufacture of wooden frames	صناعة أطر البراويز من الخشب	View Code 162942 →
`162943`	Manufacture of wooden jewelry boxes and antique boxes	صناعة صناديق المجوهرات وعلب التحف من الخشب	View Code 162943 →
`162951`	Manufacture of cloth hangers	صناعة علاقات وشماعات الملابس	View Code 162951 →
`162952`	Manufacture of wooden blackout curtains	صناعة ستائر التعتيم من الخشب	View Code 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 Code 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 Code 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 162912 cover?

SSIC 162912 covers Manufacture of handles and structures of wooden brooms and brushes (صناعة أيدي وهياكل المكانس والفرجين ( الفرش ) المصنوعة من الخشب) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 162912?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 162912?

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 162912 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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