Saudi Arabia SSIC Class 2821: Manufacture of agricultural machinery and forestation machines

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Class | Official Code: 2821

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 2821 designates Manufacture of agricultural machinery and forestation machines (صناعة الآلات الزراعية وآلات الحراجة) 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	`2821`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of agricultural machinery and forestation machines
Official Title (AR)	صناعة الآلات الزراعية وآلات الحراجة
Classification Level	Class
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`282` — Manufacture of specially designed machines
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

Official Activity Codes in Class 2821 (13)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`282111`	Manufacture and assembly of tractors machines and equipment	صناعة وتجميع آلات ومعدات التراكتورات	View Code 282111 →
`282112`	Manufacture and assembly of plow machines and equipment	صناعة وتجميع آلات ومعدات الحراثات	View Code 282112 →
`282113`	Manufacture and assembly of machines and equipment of auto loading and unloading trailers	صناعة وتجميع آلات ومعدات مقطورات ذاتية التحميل والتفريغ	View Code 282113 →
`282114`	Manufacture and assembly of agricultural handling machines and equipment	صناعة وتجميع آلات ومعدات مناولة زراعية	View Code 282114 →
`282115`	Manufacture and assembly of machines and equipment of pivotal irrigation devices	صناعة وتجميع آلات ومعدات أجهزة الري المحوري…الخ	View Code 282115 →
`282121`	Manufacture of machines used in agriculture, gardening, or forests for land preparation, or crops planting or fertilization	صناعة الآلات المستخدمة في الزراعة أو البستنة أو الغابات لتحضير التربة أو غرس أو تسميد المحاصيل	View Code 282121 →
`282122`	Manufacture of seeding machines	صناعة آلالات البذارات	View Code 282122 →
`282131`	Manufacture of picking and harvesting machines, and tree trimmers	صناعة آلات الحصد والقطف والقص للأشجار	View Code 282131 →
`282132`	Manufacture of egg cleaning and sorting machines	صناعة آلات التنظيف والفرز للبيض	View Code 282132 →
`282133`	Manufacture of fruit and vegetables cleaning and sorting machines	صناعة آلات التنظيف والفرز للفواكه و الخضروات	View Code 282133 →
`282140`	Manufacture of cattle milking machines	صناعة ماكينات حلب الماشية	View Code 282140 →
`282150`	Manufacture of agricultural sprinklers	صناعة آلات الرش للاستخدام الزراعي	View Code 282150 →
`282160`	Manufacture of other machines used in agriculture, farming, forests, cattle raising, and poultry and bee raising	صناعة الآلات الأخرى المستخدمة في الزراعة والفلاحة والغابات وتربية الحيوان والدواجن والنحل	View Code 282160 →

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 2821 cover?

SSIC 2821 covers Manufacture of agricultural machinery and forestation machines (صناعة الآلات الزراعية وآلات الحراجة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 2821?

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 2821?

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 2821 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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