Saudi Arabia SSIC Division 28: Manufacture of equipment and not elsewhere classified products
Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Division | Official Code: 28
Executive Summary & Classification Scope
SSIC code 28 designates Manufacture of equipment and not elsewhere classified products (صناعة الآلات والمعدات غير المصنفة في موضع أخر) 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 | 28 |
| Official Title (EN) | Manufacture of equipment and not elsewhere classified products |
| Official Title (AR) | صناعة الآلات والمعدات غير المصنفة في موضع أخر |
| Classification Level | Division |
| Section Category | Section C — Manufacturing |
| Parent Entity Code | C — Manufacturing |
| 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-Groups in Division 28 (2)
Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Division 28 (164 Codes)
Below are official economic activity codes registered under Division 28 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:
| 6-Digit SSIC Code | Official Activity Title (EN) | Official Activity Title (AR) | Details |
|---|
281110 | Manufacture of internal combustion engines and their parts | صناعة محركات الاحتراق الداخلي وأجزائها | View Activity 281110 → |
281120 | Manufacture of steam turbines | صناعة التوربينات العاملة بالبخار | View Activity 281120 → |
281130 | Manufacture of water turbines and watermills, and the machines that regulate their functions | صناعة التوربينات والدواليب المائية والآلات المنظمة لها | View Activity 281130 → |
281140 | Manufacture of gaseous turbines used in ships engines or main movement tools for electric generators | صناعة التوربينات الغازية المستخدمة في محركات السفن أو أدوات تحريك رئيسية للمولدات الكهربائية | View Activity 281140 → |
281150 | Manufacture of boilers turbines devices, or steam stationary engines | صناعة أجهزة توربينات مراجل أو محركات ثابتة تعمل بالبخار | View Activity 281150 → |
281200 | Manufacture of equipment that work with fluids power | صناعة معدات تعمل بطاقة الموائع | View Activity 281200 → |
281310 | Manufacture of air compressors or other gases | صناعة ضواغط الهواء أو الغازات الأخرى | View Activity 281310 → |
281320 | Manufacture of all different kinds of fluid bumps | صناعة مضخات للسوائل بأنواعها | View Activity 281320 → |
281330 | Manufacture of air and gas compressors bumps, and vacuum bumps | صناعة مضخات ضواغط وتفريغ الغاز والهواء | View Activity 281330 → |
281340 | Manufacture of faucets, water stopcocks, valves and other similar devices | صناعة حنفيات ومحابس وصمامات وما يماثلها من أجهزة | View Activity 281340 → |
281350 | Manufacture of bumps installed on internal combustion engines (water, oil, fuel bumps .. etc.) | صناعة المضخات المركبة على محركات الاحتراق الداخلي(مضخة الماء،الزيت،الوقود…الخ) | View Activity 281350 → |
281410 | Manufacture of ball bearings, rolled bearings including balls, needles, rings, and metallic cylinders | صناعة محامل كرات ومحامل دلفينية بما في ذلك الكرات والإبر والحلقات والاسطوانات المعدنية | View Activity 281410 → |
281420 | Manufacture of mechanical power transmission equipment from any material (pillars, arms, chairs, gears) for gearing and cranking | صناعة معدات نقل القوى الميكانيكية من أي مادة ( أعمدة ، أذرعه ، كراسي ، تروس ) للتدوير والتعشيق ونقل الحركة | View Activity 281420 → |
281430 | Manufacture of power transferring chains | صناعة سلاسل نقل الطاقة | View Activity 281430 → |
281500 | Manufacture of ovens, blast furnaces, and blast furnaces stoves | صنع الأفران وأفران الصهر ومواقد أفران الصهر | View Activity 281500 → |
281611 | Manufacture of simple and complex lifting and handling machines | صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة بسيطة ومعقدة | View Activity 281611 → |
281612 | Manufacture of fixed lifting and handling machines | صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة ثابتة | View Activity 281612 → |
281613 | Manufacture of lifting and handling machines moving on metallic tracks | صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة متحركة على مسارات معدنية | View Activity 281613 → |
281614 | Manufacture of lifting and handling machines carried completely on wheeled structures | صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة محمولة بكاملها على هياكل ذات عجلات | View Activity 281614 → |
281621 | Manufacture of reels, lifting machines, and gear cranes | صناعة بكرات وآلات رفع وروافع ترسيه | View Activity 281621 → |
281622 | Manufacture of car lifts | صناعة رافعات السيارات | View Activity 281622 → |
281631 | Manufacture of drilling rigs | صناعة أبراج حفر | View Activity 281631 → |
281632 | Manufacture of cable lifting derricks | صناعة أبراج رفع الكيابل | View Activity 281632 → |
281633 | Manufacture of mobile derrick structures | صناعة هياكل أبراج متحركة | View Activity 281633 → |
281640 | Manufacture of lifting and handling machines used in seaports, factories, warehouses etc. | صناعة آلات الرفع والمناولة المستخدمة في الموانئ ، المصانع ، المستودعات … الخ | View Activity 281640 → |
281650 | Manufacture of lifting, handling, and loading machines including (elevators, liquids levers, carriers, and cable cars) | صناعة آلات الرفع والمناولة والتحميل ، يشمل ( المصاعد وروافع السوائل والناقلات والتلفريك ) | View Activity 281650 → |
281660 | Manufacture of special parts for lifting and handling equipment, including (hooks and shovels .. etc.) | صناعة قطع مخصصة لمعدات الرفع والمناولة ، يشمل ( الخطافات والمجارف .. الخ ) | View Activity 281660 → |
281711 | Manufacture of all kinds of typewriters | صناعة آلات كاتبة بكافة أنواعها | View Activity 281711 → |
281712 | Manufacture, renewing, and loading of photocopiers and their ink cartridges | صناعة وتجديد آلات تصوير المستندات وخرطوشات الأحبار وتعبئتها | View Activity 281712 → |
281713 | Manufacture of offset printers | صناعة آلات طبع عناوين أوفست | View Activity 281713 → |
281720 | Manufacture of manual and office calculators, cashier devices in stores (manual and automatic), money counters, and check typewriters | صناعة آلات حاسبة يدوية ومكتبية وآلات صناديق تحصيل النقود في المحلات التجارية (آلية أو يدوية ) وأجهزة عد النقود وآلات كتابة الشيكات | View Activity 281720 → |
281731 | Manufacture of franking machines, and ticket machines | صناعة آلات ختم الطوابع وصرف التذاكر | View Activity 281731 → |
281732 | Manufacture of documents packaging and binding equipment | صناعة معدات تغليف وتجليد المستندات المكتبية | View Activity 281732 → |
281740 | Manufacture of enveloping machines, and post office sorting machines .. etc. | صناعة آلات تعبئة الظروف وآلات فرز البريد ..الخ | View Activity 281740 → |
281810 | Manufacture of electric hand tools, including (electric saw, and electric drill .. etc.) | صناعة الأدوات اليدوية التي تعمل بقوة الكهرباء ، يشمل ( المنشار الكهربائي, المثقاب الكهربائي …ألخ ) | View Activity 281810 → |
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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 28 cover?
SSIC 28 covers Manufacture of equipment and not elsewhere classified products (صناعة الآلات والمعدات غير المصنفة في موضع أخر) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.
2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 28?
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 28?
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 28 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.