Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 252012: Manufacturing of grenades

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 252012

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 252012 designates Manufacturing of grenades (صناعة القنابل اليدوية) 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).

Detailed Description: Include manufacturing or filling of all kinds of grenades

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	`252012`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacturing of grenades
Official Title (AR)	صناعة القنابل اليدوية
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`2520` — Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
Supervisory Authority	Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Licensing Entity	General Authority For Military Industries
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`252000`	Manufacture of weapons and ammunition	صنع الأسلحة والذخائر	View Code 252000 →
`252011`	Manufacturing of conventional ammunition	صناعة الذخائر التقليدية	View Code 252011 →
`252013`	Manufacturing of smart ammunition	صناعة الذخائر الذكية	View Code 252013 →
`252014`	Manufacturing of heavy firearms	صناعة الأسلحة النارية الثقيلة	View Code 252014 →
`252015`	Manufacturing of medium firearms	صناعة الأسلحة النارية المتوسطة	View Code 252015 →
`252016`	Manufacturing of light firearms	صناعة الأسلحة النارية الخفيفة	View Code 252016 →
`252021`	Parts manufacturing (non-combustible) of the conventional ammunition	صناعة أجزاء (غير قابلة للإحتراق) الذخائر التقليدية	View Code 252021 →
`252022`	Parts manufacturing (non-combustible) of the smart ammunition	صناعة أجزاء (غير قابلة للإحتراق) الذخائر الذكية	View Code 252022 →
`252023`	Parts manufacturing (non-combustible) of the grenades	صناعة أجزاء (غير قابلة للإحتراق) القنابل اليدوية	View Code 252023 →
`252024`	Manufacturing of heavy firearms parts	صناعة أجزاء الأسلحة النارية الثقيلة	View Code 252024 →
`252025`	Manufacturing of medium firearms parts	صناعة أجزاء الأسلحة النارية المتوسطة	View Code 252025 →
`252026`	Manufacturing of light firearms parts	صناعة أجزاء الأسلحة النارية الخفيفة	View Code 252026 →

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 252012 cover?

SSIC 252012 covers Manufacturing of grenades (صناعة القنابل اليدوية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 252012?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 252012?

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 252012 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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