Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 466926: Wholesale of agricultural pesticides

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 466926


Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 466926 designates Wholesale of agricultural pesticides (البيع بالجملة للمبيدات الزراعية) 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 Code466926
Official Title (EN)Wholesale of agricultural pesticides
Official Title (AR)البيع بالجملة للمبيدات الزراعية
Classification LevelActivity
Section CategorySection G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Parent Entity Code4669 — Wholesale of waste and scrap and other products n.e.c.
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Licensing EntityMinistry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition
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 →
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 →

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 466926 cover?

SSIC 466926 covers Wholesale of agricultural pesticides (البيع بالجملة للمبيدات الزراعية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 466926?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 466926?

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 466926 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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