Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 259
Executive Summary & Classification Scope
SSIC code 259 designates Manufacture of other fabricated metal products, activities of metal forming services (صنع منتجات المعادن المشكلة الأخرى, أنشطة خدمات تشكيل المعادن) 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 | 259 |
| Official Title (EN) | Manufacture of other fabricated metal products, activities of metal forming services |
| Official Title (AR) | صنع منتجات المعادن المشكلة الأخرى, أنشطة خدمات تشكيل المعادن |
| Classification Level | Group |
| Section Category | Section C — Manufacturing |
| Parent Entity Code | 25 — Manufacture of fabricated metal products (except machinery and equipment) |
| Supervisory Authority | Ministry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator |
| Licensing Entity | Balady / Sector Ministry |
| Standard Custodian | General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) |
| Edition / Version | SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition |
Sub-Classes in Group 259 (4)
Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 259 (47 Codes)
Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 259 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:
| 6-Digit SSIC Code | Official Activity Title (EN) | Official Activity Title (AR) | Details |
|---|
259110 | Manufacture of finished and semi-finished products through peening, compression, casting, and milling. | صناعة منتجات معدنية تامة وشبه تامة الصنع بالطرق ، أو الكبس ، أو السبك والدلفنة | View Activity 259110 → |
259120 | Production of metallic forms directly from powder. | انتاج أغراض معدنية بشكل مباشر من المساحيق | View Activity 259120 → |
259211 | Processing and painting metals by refinement and polishing | معالجة وطلي المعادن بالصقل والتلميع | View Activity 259211 → |
259212 | Processing and painting metals by digging | معالجة وطلي المعادن بالحفر | View Activity 259212 → |
259213 | Processing and painting metals by coloring and cleaning | معالجة وطلي المعادن بالتلوين والتنظيف | View Activity 259213 → |
259220 | metal cutting and writing on it through laser beams | قطع المعادن والكتابة عليها بواسطة أشعة الليزر | View Activity 259220 → |
259230 | Metal turning | خراطة المعادن | View Activity 259230 → |
259310 | Manufacture of metallic goods for domestic use, including (knives, scissors, spoons, forks, .. etc.) | صناعة الأصناف المعدنية للأغراض المنزلية ، يشمل ( سكاكين ، مقصات ، ملاعق ، شوك ، ..الخ ) | View Activity 259310 → |
259320 | Manufacture of different types of razors | صناعة شفرات الحلاقة بأنواعها | View Activity 259320 → |
259331 | Manufacture of hand tools used in agriculture | صناعة العدد اليدوية المستخدمة في أعمال الزراعة | View Activity 259331 → |
259332 | Manufacture of hand tools used in carpentry | صناعة العدد اليدوية المستخدمة في أعمال النجارة | View Activity 259332 → |
259333 | Manufacture of hand tools used in mechanics and electricity | صناعة العدد اليدوية المستخدمة في أعمال الميكانيكا والكهرباء | View Activity 259333 → |
259334 | Manufacture of hand tools used in drilling and construction | صناعة العدد اليدوية المستخدمة في أعمال البناء والحفر | View Activity 259334 → |
259340 | Manufacture of saws, knives, blades of machines parts, and mechanical devices | صناعة المناشير والسكاكين و نصال القطع اللازمة للماكينات والأجهزة الميكانيكية | View Activity 259340 → |
259350 | Manufacture of replaceable head parts for hand tools, including (spiral drillers, separation cutters, sintered rods, turning machine cutters, gun spears) | صناعة رؤوس القطع القابلة للتبديل للعدد اليدوية ، تشمل ( ثواقب لولبية ، مقاطع فرز ، عيدان ملبدة ، قواطع آلات الخراطة حراب البنادق ) | View Activity 259350 → |
259360 | Manufacture of ironwork instruments, scythes, clamping bands, welding stoves | صناعة أدوات الحدادة والمناجل والقمط ومواقد اللحام | View Activity 259360 → |
259371 | Manufacture of locks and key fabrication | صناعة الأقفال وتشكيل المفاتيح | View Activity 259371 → |
259372 | Manufacture of clothes hangers and pegs | صناعة علاقات الملابس والمشابك | View Activity 259372 → |
259373 | Manufacture of metallic objects | صناعة الخردوات المعدنية للمباني والأثاث والمركبات | View Activity 259373 → |
259381 | Manufacture of swords | صناعة السيوف | View Activity 259381 → |
259382 | Manufacture of Janbiyas (daggers) | صناعة الجنبيات | View Activity 259382 → |
259383 | Manufacture of bayonets | صناعة حراب البنادق (السناكي) | View Activity 259383 → |
259910 | Manufacture of metallic fixing pegs, including (nails, pins, nuts, and different types of rings) | صناعة مشابك تثبيت معدنية ، يشمل ( المسامير والدبابيس والصواميل والحلقات بأنواعها ) | View Activity 259910 → |
259921 | Manufacture of metallic cables and girdles from iron | صناعة كابلات وشرائط معدنية من الحديد | View Activity 259921 → |
259922 | Manufacture of metallic cables and girdles from copper | صناعة كابلات وشرائط معدنية من النحاس | View Activity 259922 → |
259923 | Manufacture of metallic cables and girdles from Aluminum | صناعة كابلات وشرائط معدنية من الألمنيوم | View Activity 259923 → |
259930 | Manufacture of objects made of wire, including (barbed wire, railing, extended metallic grill .. etc.) | صناعة أصناف مصنوعة من الأسلاك ، يشمل ( سلك شائك ، سياج ، شبك ممدد … الخ ) | View Activity 259930 → |
259940 | Manufacture of metallic containers used in transporting and packaging commodities, including (barrels, garbage containers, buckets, boxes, cans .. etc.) | صناعة الأوعية المعدنية المستخدمة في نقل وتعبئة السلع ، يشمل ( البراميل وحاويات النفايات والمخلفات والدلاء والصناديق والعلب … الخ ) | View Activity 259940 → |
259951 | Manufacture of hollow metallic containers and similar containers such as kitchen utensils, cutlery, and grilling and frying tools | صناعة الأواني المعدنية المجوفة وما يماثلها من أدوات المطبخ والمائدة وأدوات الشوي والقلي | View Activity 259951 → |
259952 | manufacture of metallic sanitary tools painted with nickel such as sinks and washbasins | صناعة الأدوات الصحية المعدنية المطلية بالنيكل من أحواض ومغاسل وما شابهها | View Activity 259952 → |
259961 | Manufacture of springs except for watch springs | صناعة النوابض (اليايات أو الزنبركات) عدا نوابض الساعات | View Activity 259961 → |
259962 | Manufacture of steel safes | صناعة الخزائن الحديدية | View Activity 259962 → |
259963 | Manufacture of armored doors for security purposes | صناعة الأبواب المصفحة لأغراض الحماية | View Activity 259963 → |
259971 | Manufacture of metallic tools for desks | صناعة الأدوات المعدنية للمكاتب | View Activity 259971 → |
259972 | Manufacture of car plates | صناعة لوحات السيارات | View Activity 259972 → |
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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 259 cover?
SSIC 259 covers Manufacture of other fabricated metal products, activities of metal forming services (صنع منتجات المعادن المشكلة الأخرى, أنشطة خدمات تشكيل المعادن) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.
2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 259?
Activities under this code fall under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and respective sectoral regulators.
3. Can international investors establish a business with code 259?
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 259 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)
This page is an independent reference resource. Cross-verify critical licensing details on official government portals before filing commercial applications.