Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 259310: Manufacture of metallic goods for domestic use, including (knives, scissors, spoons, forks, .. etc.)

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 259310

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 259310 designates Manufacture of metallic goods for domestic use, including (knives, scissors, spoons, forks, .. etc.) (صناعة الأصناف المعدنية للأغراض المنزلية ، يشمل ( سكاكين ، مقصات ، ملاعق ، شوك ، ..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.

Key Classification Facts

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`259310`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of metallic goods for domestic use, including (knives, scissors, spoons, forks, .. etc.)
Official Title (AR)	صناعة الأصناف المعدنية للأغراض المنزلية ، يشمل ( سكاكين ، مقصات ، ملاعق ، شوك ، ..الخ )
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`2593` — Manufacture of cutting tools, hand tools, and general metallic tools
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
`259320`	Manufacture of different types of razors	صناعة شفرات الحلاقة بأنواعها	View Code 259320 →
`259331`	Manufacture of hand tools used in agriculture	صناعة العدد اليدوية المستخدمة في أعمال الزراعة	View Code 259331 →
`259332`	Manufacture of hand tools used in carpentry	صناعة العدد اليدوية المستخدمة في أعمال النجارة	View Code 259332 →
`259333`	Manufacture of hand tools used in mechanics and electricity	صناعة العدد اليدوية المستخدمة في أعمال الميكانيكا والكهرباء	View Code 259333 →
`259334`	Manufacture of hand tools used in drilling and construction	صناعة العدد اليدوية المستخدمة في أعمال البناء والحفر	View Code 259334 →
`259340`	Manufacture of saws, knives, blades of machines parts, and mechanical devices	صناعة المناشير والسكاكين و نصال القطع اللازمة للماكينات والأجهزة الميكانيكية	View Code 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 Code 259350 →
`259360`	Manufacture of ironwork instruments, scythes, clamping bands, welding stoves	صناعة أدوات الحدادة والمناجل والقمط ومواقد اللحام	View Code 259360 →
`259371`	Manufacture of locks and key fabrication	صناعة الأقفال وتشكيل المفاتيح	View Code 259371 →
`259372`	Manufacture of clothes hangers and pegs	صناعة علاقات الملابس والمشابك	View Code 259372 →
`259373`	Manufacture of metallic objects	صناعة الخردوات المعدنية للمباني والأثاث والمركبات	View Code 259373 →
`259381`	Manufacture of swords	صناعة السيوف	View Code 259381 →

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 259310 cover?

SSIC 259310 covers Manufacture of metallic goods for domestic use, including (knives, scissors, spoons, forks, .. etc.) (صناعة الأصناف المعدنية للأغراض المنزلية ، يشمل ( سكاكين ، مقصات ، ملاعق ، شوك ، ..الخ )) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 259310?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 259310?

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 259310 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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