Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 463051: Wholesale of sugar and sugar confectionery

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 463051

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 463051 designates Wholesale of sugar and sugar confectionery (البيع بالجملة للسكر ومنتجاتها) 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	`463051`
Official Title (EN)	Wholesale of sugar and sugar confectionery
Official Title (AR)	البيع بالجملة للسكر ومنتجاتها
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Parent Entity Code	`4630` — Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Licensing Entity	Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`463011`	Wholesale of fruit	البيع بالجملة للفواكه	View Code 463011 →
`463012`	Wholesale of vegetables	البيع بالجملة للخضراوات	View Code 463012 →
`463013`	Wholesale of dates	البيع بالجملة للتمور	View Code 463013 →
`463021`	Wholesale of dairy products	البيع بالجملة لمنتجات الألبان	View Code 463021 →
`463022`	Wholesale of eggs and egg products	البيع بالجملة للبيض ومنتجاته	View Code 463022 →
`463031`	Wholesale of edible oils and fats of animal origin	البيع بالجملة للزيوت والشحوم الحيوانية	View Code 463031 →
`463032`	Wholesale of edible oils of vegetable origin	البيع بالجملة للزيوت النباتية	View Code 463032 →
`463041`	Wholesale of meat	البيع بالجملة للحوم	View Code 463041 →
`463042`	Wholesale of meat products	البيع بالجملة لمنتجات اللحوم	View Code 463042 →
`463043`	Wholesale of fishery products	البيع بالجملة لمنتجات الأسماك	View Code 463043 →
`463044`	Wholesale of frozen meat and poultry	البيع بالجملة للحوم والدواجن المجمدة	View Code 463044 →
`463052`	Wholesale of chocolate and cocoa	البيع بالجملة للشوكلاته والكاكاو	View Code 463052 →

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 463051 cover?

SSIC 463051 covers Wholesale of sugar and sugar confectionery (البيع بالجملة للسكر ومنتجاتها) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 463051?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 463051?

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 463051 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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