Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 239610
SSIC code 239610 designates Cutting, forming and preparing stones for using in building, construction, roads… etc. (قطع وتشكيل وتجهيز الأحجار للاستخدام في البناء والتشييد والطرق … الخ) 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.
| Parameter | Official Value |
|---|---|
| Saudi SSIC Code | 239610 |
| Official Title (EN) | Cutting, forming and preparing stones for using in building, construction, roads… etc. |
| Official Title (AR) | قطع وتشكيل وتجهيز الأحجار للاستخدام في البناء والتشييد والطرق … الخ |
| Classification Level | Activity |
| Section Category | Section C — Manufacturing |
| Parent Entity Code | 2396 — Cutting, forming and polishing stones (crushers) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
239620 | Operations on coarse stones outside quarries, such as sawing, polishing, grinding, etc. | العمليات المنفذة على الاحجار الخشنة خارج المحاجر مثل النشر والصقل والطحن ..الخ | View Code 239620 → |
239630 | Manufacture of stone products, includes (furniture, statues, boards and types of decoration and the like) | صناعة منتجات الأحجار ، يشمل ( الأثاث والتماثيل واللوحات وأصناف الزينة وما شابهها ) | View Code 239630 → |
239640 | Marble cutting and sawing | قطع ونشر الرخام | View Code 239640 → |
239650 | Manufacture of marble products such as kitchens, washbasins, antiques, basins, statues, sculpture, painting, etc. | صناعة منتجات من الرخام مثل المطابخ والمغاسل والتحف والأحواض والتماثيل والنحت والرسم وما شابهها | View Code 239650 → |
| 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 |
SSIC 239610 covers Cutting, forming and preparing stones for using in building, construction, roads… etc. (قطع وتشكيل وتجهيز الأحجار للاستخدام في البناء والتشييد والطرق … الخ) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.
Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources.
Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.
MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.
Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.
Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)
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