Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 321: Manufacture of jewelry, ornaments and other relevant items

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 321

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 321 designates Manufacture of jewelry, ornaments and other relevant items (صُنع المجوهرات والحلي والأصناف المتصلة) 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	`321`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of jewelry, ornaments and other relevant items
Official Title (AR)	صُنع المجوهرات والحلي والأصناف المتصلة
Classification Level	Group
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`32` — Other manufacturing industries
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 321 (2)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`3211`	Manufacture of jewelry other relevant items	صُنع المجوهرات والأصناف المتصلة	View Code 3211 →
`3212`	Manufacture of costume jewelry and other relevant items	صُنع المجوهرات المقلّدة والأصناف ذات المتصلة	View Code 3212 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 321 (20 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 321 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`321111`	Production of wrought pearl	انتاج اللؤلؤ المشغول	View Activity 321111 →
`321112`	Production of precious or semi-precious stones	انتاج الأحجار الكريمة أو شبه الكريمة	View Activity 321112 →
`321113`	Manufacture of precious metals and gem stones	صناعة المعادن الثمينة والأحجار الكريمة	View Activity 321113 →
`321114`	Manufacture of jewelry and ornaments from silver	صناعة الحلي والمجوهرات من الفضة	View Activity 321114 →
`321115`	Manufacture of jewelry and ornaments from platinum and other precious metals	صناعة الحلي والمجوهرات من البلاتين والمعادن الثمينة الأخرى	View Activity 321115 →
`321116`	Manufacture and installation of jewelry from precious stones or combined with precious metals	صناعة وتركيب مجوهرات من أحجار كريمة أو مدموجة مع معادن ثمينة	View Activity 321116 →
`321117`	Manufacture of jewelry and ornaments parts	صناعة أجزاء الحلي والمجوهرات	View Activity 321117 →
`321118`	Production of wrought diamond	انتاج الألماس المشغول	View Activity 321118 →
`321120`	Manufacture of other types of precious metals, including (silver wear, decorations … etc.)	صناعة الأصناف الأخرى من المعادن الثمينة ، يشمل ( أدوات المائدة ، أصناف الزينة ..الخ )	View Activity 321120 →
`321131`	Manufacture of coins from gold, silver and other metals	صناعة العملات من الذهب والفضة والمعادن الأخرى	View Activity 321131 →
`321132`	Manufacture of medals	صناعة النياشين والشارات والميداليات	View Activity 321132 →
`321133`	Manufacturing of prayer beads	صناعة السبح	View Activity 321133 →
`321140`	Manufacture of technical items or laboratory items from precious metals	صناعة أصناف تقنية أو أصناف للمختبرات من المعادن الثمينة	View Activity 321140 →
`321191`	Painting items with precious metals	طلاء أصناف من المنتجات بالمعادن الثمينة	View Activity 321191 →
`321192`	Workshops of welding and polishing jewelry	ورش لحام وتلميع الحلي ( الصاغة )	View Activity 321192 →
`321201`	Manufacture of costume jewelry and accessories	صناعة المجوهرات المقلدة والإكسسوارات	View Activity 321201 →
`321202`	Manufacture of clothes ornaments	صناعة حلي الأزياء	View Activity 321202 →
`321203`	Manufacture of fake precious stones	صناعة الأحجار الكريمة المقلدة	View Activity 321203 →
`321204`	Manufacture of fake diamond	صناعة الألماس المقلد	View Activity 321204 →
`321205`	Manufacture of non-precious watch bracelets and other similar items	صناعة سير الساعات المعدنية غير الثمينه وما شابهها	View Activity 321205 →

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 321 cover?

SSIC 321 covers Manufacture of jewelry, ornaments and other relevant items (صُنع المجوهرات والحلي والأصناف المتصلة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 321?

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 321?

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 321 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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