Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 472162: Retail sale for chocolate and cocoa

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 472162

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 472162 designates Retail sale for chocolate and cocoa (البيع بالتجزئة للشوكولاتة و الكاكاو) 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	`472162`
Official Title (EN)	Retail sale for chocolate and cocoa
Official Title (AR)	البيع بالتجزئة للشوكولاتة و الكاكاو
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Parent Entity Code	`4721` — Retail sale of food in specialized stores
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
`472111`	Retail sale of fresh or preserved fruit and vegetables	البيع بالتجزئة للفواكه والخضروات الطازجة والمحفوظة	View Code 472111 →
`472112`	Retail sale of dates	البيع بالتجزئة للتمور	View Code 472112 →
`472121`	Retail sale of dairy products, eggs, olives and pickles	البيع بالتجزئة لمنتجات الألبان والبيض والزيتون والمخللات	View Code 472121 →
`472122`	Retail sale of honey	البيع بالتجزئة للعسل	View Code 472122 →
`472123`	Retail of fresh milk	البيع بالتجزئة للحليب الطازج	View Code 472123 →
`472130`	Retail sale of meat and meat products	البيع بالتجزئة للحوم ومنتجات اللحوم	View Code 472130 →
`472141`	Retail of poultry and egg	البيع بالتجزئة للدواجن والبيض	View Code 472141 →
`472143`	Retail of frozen meat and poultry	البيع بالتجزئة للحوم والدواجن المجمدة	View Code 472143 →
`472150`	Retail sale of fish, other seafood and products thereof	البيع بالتجزئة للأسماك وغيرها من المأكولات البحرية ومنتجاتها	View Code 472150 →
`472161`	Retail sale of bakery products and sugar confectionery	البيع بالتجزئة لمنتجات المخابز والحلويات السكرية	View Code 472161 →
`472170`	Retail sale of nuts, coffee, spices and apothecary	البيع بالتجزئة للمكسرات والبن والتوابل والعطارة	View Code 472170 →
`472181`	Retail sale of livestock, sheep and live camels	البيع بالتجزئة للمواشي والاغنام والجمال الحية	View Code 472181 →

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 472162 cover?

SSIC 472162 covers Retail sale for chocolate and cocoa (البيع بالتجزئة للشوكولاتة و الكاكاو) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 472162?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 472162?

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 472162 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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