Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 222080: Manufacture of sponge products

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 222080

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 222080 designates Manufacture of sponge products (صناعة المنتجات الأسفنجية) 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	`222080`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of sponge products
Official Title (AR)	صناعة المنتجات الأسفنجية
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`2220` — Manufacture of plastic products
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
`222010`	Manufacture of semi-finished plastic products, includes (tablets, slices, sheets, tapes, pipes, hoses and supplies… etc.)	صناعة منتجات نصف مصنعة من اللدائن ، يشمل ( ألواح ، شرائح ، صفائح ، أشرطة ، مواسير وخراطيم ولوازمها … الخ )	View Code 222010 →
`222020`	Manufacture of pipes, hoses, plastic tubes, links and supplies	صناعة مواسير وخراطيم وأنابيب بلاستيكية ووصلاتها ولوازمها	View Code 222020 →
`222031`	Manufacture of construction materials, include (windows and doors)	صناعة لوازم البناء ، يشمل ( النوافذ والأبواب )	View Code 222031 →
`222032`	Manufacture of curtain panels from plastics	صناعة ألواح الستائر من اللدائن	View Code 222032 →
`222033`	Manufacture of insulations and sealants	صناعة لوازم العزل ومنع التسرب	View Code 222033 →
`222034`	Manufacture of lighting supplies	صناعة لوازم الإنارة	View Code 222034 →
`222035`	Manufacture of floor covers	صناعة أغطية الأرضيات	View Code 222035 →
`222036`	Manufacture of roof and wall covers in form of rolls or tiles…etc.	صناعة أغطية الأسقف والجدران على شكل لفات أو بلاط …الخ	View Code 222036 →
`222037`	Manufacture of sanitary supplies from plastics, includes (washbasins, bathtubs, toilets…etc.)	صناعة لوازم صحية من اللدائن ، يشمل ( أحواض الغسيل والإستحمام والمراحيض …الخ )	View Code 222037 →
`222041`	Manufacture of boxes from plastics	صناعة العلب والصناديق من اللدائن	View Code 222041 →
`222042`	Manufacture of containers from plastics	صناعة الحاويات من اللدائن	View Code 222042 →
`222043`	Manufacture of all kinds of flasks from plastics	صناعة القوارير بمختلف أشكالها من اللدائن	View Code 222043 →

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 222080 cover?

SSIC 222080 covers Manufacture of sponge products (صناعة المنتجات الأسفنجية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 222080?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 222080?

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 222080 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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