Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 170119: Industry of pulp, paper and cardboards

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 170119

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 170119 designates Industry of pulp, paper and cardboards (صناعة اللُباب والورق والورق المقوى) 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	`170119`
Official Title (EN)	Industry of pulp, paper and cardboards
Official Title (AR)	صناعة اللُباب والورق والورق المقوى
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`1701` — Manufacture of pulp, paper and cardboard
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
`170111`	Manufacture of paper pulp from wood	صناعة لباب الورق من الخشب	View Code 170111 →
`170112`	Manufacture of paper pulp from fiber	صناعة عجائن الورق من الألياف	View Code 170112 →
`170113`	Manufacture of paper pulp from wastes with removing ink	صناعة عجائن الورق من النفايات مع إزالة الحبر	View Code 170113 →
`170120`	Manufacture of newsprints	صناعة ورق الصحف	View Code 170120 →
`170131`	Manufacture of writing papers	صناعة ورق الكتابة	View Code 170131 →
`170132`	Manufacture of drawing and printing papers	صناعة ورق الرسم والطباعة	View Code 170132 →
`170133`	Manufacture of clear and glossy papers	صناعة الورق الشفاف والمصقول	View Code 170133 →
`170140`	Manufacture of compact cardboards used in construction and other works	صناعة الورق المقوى المضغوط المستخدم في البناء والتشييد والأعمال الأخرى	View Code 170140 →
`170151`	Manufacture of raw paper napkins	صناعة خام ورق المحارم	View Code 170151 →
`170152`	Manufacture of raw rolling and packaging papers	صناعة خام ورق اللف والتغليف	View Code 170152 →
`170160`	Other processing operations for papers and cardboards as dressing, calendaring and corrugating	عمليات التجهيز الأخرى للورق والورق المقوى كالتكسية والصقل والتجعيد	View Code 170160 →

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 170119 cover?

SSIC 170119 covers Industry of pulp, paper and cardboards (صناعة اللُباب والورق والورق المقوى) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 170119?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 170119?

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 170119 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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