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Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 463: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 463

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 463 designates Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco (بيع الأغذية والمشروبات والتبغ بالجملة) 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

ParameterOfficial Value
Saudi SSIC Code463
Official Title (EN)Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Official Title (AR)بيع الأغذية والمشروبات والتبغ بالجملة
Classification LevelGroup
Section CategorySection G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Parent Entity Code46 — Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing EntityBalady / Sector Ministry
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Classes in Group 463 (1)

CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
4630Wholesale of food, beverages and tobaccoبيع الأغذية والمشروبات والتبغ بالجملةView Code 4630 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 463 (25 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 463 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC CodeOfficial Activity Title (EN)Official Activity Title (AR)Details
463011Wholesale of fruitالبيع بالجملة للفواكهView Activity 463011 →
463012Wholesale of vegetablesالبيع بالجملة للخضراواتView Activity 463012 →
463013Wholesale of datesالبيع بالجملة للتمورView Activity 463013 →
463021Wholesale of dairy productsالبيع بالجملة لمنتجات الألبانView Activity 463021 →
463022Wholesale of eggs and egg productsالبيع بالجملة للبيض ومنتجاتهView Activity 463022 →
463031Wholesale of edible oils and fats of animal originالبيع بالجملة للزيوت والشحوم الحيوانيةView Activity 463031 →
463032Wholesale of edible oils of vegetable originالبيع بالجملة للزيوت النباتيةView Activity 463032 →
463041Wholesale of meatالبيع بالجملة للحومView Activity 463041 →
463042Wholesale of meat productsالبيع بالجملة لمنتجات اللحومView Activity 463042 →
463043Wholesale of fishery productsالبيع بالجملة لمنتجات الأسماكView Activity 463043 →
463044Wholesale of frozen meat and poultryالبيع بالجملة للحوم والدواجن المجمدةView Activity 463044 →
463051Wholesale of sugar and sugar confectioneryالبيع بالجملة للسكر ومنتجاتهاView Activity 463051 →
463052Wholesale of chocolate and cocoaالبيع بالجملة للشوكلاته والكاكاوView Activity 463052 →
463053Wholesale of coffee and tea productsالبيع بالجملة لمنتجات القهوة والشايView Activity 463053 →
463054Wholesale of spicesالبيع بالجملة للبهاراتView Activity 463054 →
463055Wholesale of honeyالبيع بالجملة للعسلView Activity 463055 →
463060Wholesale of bakery productsالبيع بالجملة لمنتجات المخابزView Activity 463060 →
463071Wholesale of all kinds of bottled waterالبيع بالجملة للمياه المعبأة بأنواعهاView Activity 463071 →
463072Wholesale of soft drinks and juicesالبيع بالجملة للمياه الغازية والعصائرView Activity 463072 →
463073Wholesale of tobacco products including hookah (Shisha)البيع بالجملة لمنتجات التبغ وتشمل مستلزمات الشيشة والجراكView Activity 463073 →
463074Wholesale of iceالبيع بالجملة للثلجView Activity 463074 →
463075Wholesale of desalinated waterالبيع بالجملة للمياه المحلاةView Activity 463075 →
463076Wholesale of food & beverageالبيع بالجملة للأغذية والمشروباتView Activity 463076 →
463077Food and beverage distribution centresمراكز التوزيع للأغذية والمشروباتView Activity 463077 →
463080Wholesale of animal feedsالبيع بالجملة لاغذية واعلاف الحيوانات المنزليةView Activity 463080 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

  1. Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
  2. Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
  3. ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
  4. MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
  5. Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment FactorVerification StatusRegulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry✅ VerifiedConfirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk✅ AlignedStandardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active✅ EligibleAvailable for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path✅ Permitted100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy✅ CompleteFull parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score🟢 10 / 10Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 463 cover?

SSIC 463 covers Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco (بيع الأغذية والمشروبات والتبغ بالجملة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 463?

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 463?

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 463 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.