Saudi Arabia SSIC Class 4669: Wholesale of waste and scrap and other products n.e.c.

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Class | Official Code: 4669


Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 4669 designates Wholesale of waste and scrap and other products n.e.c. (بيع النفايات والخردة وغير ذلك من المنتجات غير المصنّفة في موضع آخر 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 Code4669
Official Title (EN)Wholesale of waste and scrap and other products n.e.c.
Official Title (AR)بيع النفايات والخردة وغير ذلك من المنتجات غير المصنّفة في موضع آخر بالجملة
Classification LevelClass
Section CategorySection G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Parent Entity Code466 — Other specialized wholesale
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing EntityBalady / Sector Ministry
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Official Activity Codes in Class 4669 (17)

CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
466910Wholesale of chemicalsالبيع بالجملة للمواد الكيميائيةView Code 466910 →
466921Wholesale of chemical fertilizers and soil conditionersالبيع بالجملة للأسمدة الكيماوية ومحسنات التربةView Code 466921 →
466922Wholesale of agrochemical products (pesticides)البيع بالجملة للمبيدات الحشريةView Code 466922 →
466923Wholesale of health pesticidesالبيع بالجملة لمبيدات آفات الصحةView Code 466923 →
466924Wholesale and import of natural and chemical materials used in pollution controlالبيع بالجملة وتوريد المواد الكيميائية والطبيعية المستخدمة في مكافحة التلوثView Code 466924 →
466925Wholesale of chemical materials used in educational laboratoriesالبيع بالجملة للمواد الكيميائية المستخدمة في المختبرات التعليميةView Code 466925 →
466926Wholesale of agricultural pesticidesالبيع بالجملة للمبيدات الزراعيةView Code 466926 →
466927Wholesale of natural (primary) and industrial gasesالبيع بالجملة للغازات الطبيعية (الاولية) و الصناعيةView Code 466927 →
466928Wholesale of cylinders and central tanks for natural (primary) and industrial gas, their accessories and packagingالبيع بالجملة للأسطوانات والخزانات المركزية للغازات الطبيعية (الأولية) والصناعية ومستلزماتها وتعبئتهاView Code 466928 →
466930Wholesale of soap and detergentsالبيع بالجملة للصابون والمنظفاتView Code 466930 →
466940Wholesale of plastic materials in primary forms, rubber and textile fibersالبيع بالجملة للمواد البلاستيكية الاولية والمطاط والالياف الصناعيةView Code 466940 →
466950Wholesale of paper in bulkالبيع بالجملة للأوراق (رولات الورق)View Code 466950 →
466992Wholesale of metal and non-metal waste and scrap and materials for recycling (including collecting, sorting, separating, stripping, storage and delivery)البيع بالجملة للنفايات والخردة والمواد الخاصة بإعادة الدوران ، يشمل ( الجمع والتصنيف والتفصيل والتعرية والتخزين والتسليم والتوصيل )View Code 466992 →
466993Wholesale of dismantled computers to obtain and re-sell usable partsالبيع بالجملة لقطع الغيار المستعملة وانتهاء عمرها الإفتراضي بعد تفكيكها للحصول على قطع غيار قابلة للإستخدام والإستفادة من بيعها للكمبيوترView Code 466993 →
466994Wholesale of dismantled automobiles to obtain and re-sell usable partsالبيع بالجملة لقطع الغيار المستعملة وانتهاء عمرها الإفتراضي بعد تفكيكها للحصول على قطع غيار قابلة للاستخدام والاستفادة من بيعها للسياراتView Code 466994 →
466995Wholesale of dismantled televisions to obtain and re-sell usable partsالبيع بالجملة لقطع الغيار المستعملة وانتهاء عمرها الافتراضي بعد تفكيكها للحصول على قطع غيار قابلة للاستخدام والاستفادة من بيعها للتلفزيوناتView Code 466995 →
466997Wholesale of used oil including exportالبيع بالجملة للزيوت المستعملة ويشمل التصديرView Code 466997 →

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 RegistryVerifiedConfirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International CrosswalkAlignedStandardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) ActiveEligibleAvailable for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment PathPermitted100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural HierarchyCompleteFull 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 4669 cover?

SSIC 4669 covers Wholesale of waste and scrap and other products n.e.c. (بيع النفايات والخردة وغير ذلك من المنتجات غير المصنّفة في موضع آخر بالجملة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 4669?

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 4669?

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 4669 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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