Council for Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry

What Council for Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry does

The Council for Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSC), also known as the Federation of Saudi Chambers (اتحاد الغرف السعودية), is the official non-profit federation representing Saudi Arabia's private business sector. Established under Saudi commercial law and most recently modernized by Royal Decree No. M/37 in 2021, CSC serves as the umbrella organization for 28 regional Chambers of Commerce spanning every major Saudi city (Riyadh, Jeddah, Eastern Province, Mecca, Madinah, and others), 37+ national sector committees, and 36 Saudi-foreign joint business councils. Its core function is to represent and protect Saudi business sector interests before government bodies, including the Shura Council and Bureau of Experts, while facilitating international economic partnerships aligned with Vision 2030.

CSC's service portfolio spans physical infrastructure (rental of five meeting facilities at its Riyadh headquarters, including the 274+60 capacity Saad bin Mohammed Al Moajil Auditorium), trade facilitation (GS1 barcode registration via partnership with GS1 Saudi Arabia, customs temporary admission record books, and an online commercial directory), events management, recruitment services, and dedicated sub-brand centers for SMEs, family businesses, and international trade. The most recent product is the Logistics Challenges Observatory, a digital platform launched in March 2026 that enables systematic questionnaire-based collection of private sector feedback and produces analytics indicators to monitor logistics and supply chain challenges, with initial focus on food and pharmaceutical sectors.

The business model is non-fee-based for core advocacy services, supported by membership contributions from affiliated chambers and government backing. International GTM is event-driven, centered on bilateral business forums, investment summits, and trade delegations (recent examples include the Saudi-British Investment and Partnership Summit in London, the Gulf Vision Forum in Paris, the Saudi-American CEO Summit in Riyadh, and ministerial visits to Morocco and Kenya). Marketing and outreach occur through a media center, social channels (Twitter @CSC_SA, LinkedIn, YouTube), and the federation's network of foreign business councils acting as referral channels for international partnerships.

Name

Council for Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Legal name

Council of Saudi Chambers

Website

https://fsc.org.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Council for Saudi Chambers is the official non-profit federation representing Saudi Arabia's private business sector, coordinating 28 regional chambers, 37+ national committees, and 36 foreign business councils to advocate for members and facilitate international trade under Vision 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Federation and Trade Facilitation Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Government & Public Sector Conferences (MPAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Business advocacy services
• Chamber federation
• Trade facilitation services
• International business councils
• Commercial membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Services and Government Support: As a non-profit federation representing the Saudi business sector, the Council operates through membership fees from affiliated Chambers of Commerce and receives government support to fulfill its mandate of protecting and developing the Saudi business sector under Islamic values.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Council for Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Federation of Saudi Chambers) is the official umbrella federation representing the Saudi private business sector. It operates a network of 28 regional Chambers of Commerce, 37+ national sector committees, and 36 Saudi-foreign joint business councils. It delivers business representation, trade facilitation, meeting room rentals, GS1 barcode registration, customs temporary admission processing, an online commercial directory, a logistics challenges observatory platform, event hosting, and recruitment services for Saudi businesses.

Product overview

The Council of Saudi Chambers (FSC) operates as a federation offering a portfolio of services to the Saudi business community. The organization provides physical infrastructure services (meeting rooms and auditoriums for rent), trade facilitation services (bar coding through GS1, customs temporary admission records, commercial directory), a digital observatory platform for logistics challenges analysis, event management services, and recruitment services. The offering consists of a mix of physical venue rentals, digital platforms, and administrative services for businesses operating in Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saudi-Foreign Joint Business Councils: 36 bilateral business councils managed by CSC to facilitate economic relations with trade partners worldwide
• National Committees
• Barcode Center
• SMEs Center
• Family Businesses Center
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• Committee of International Trade (CIT)

Products and services

• FSC Meeting Rooms and Auditoriums Rental of meeting rooms and auditoriums at the Federation of Saudi Chambers headquarters in Riyadh, including the Saad bin Mohammed Al Moajil Auditorium (274+60 capacity), Rashed bin Abdulrahman Al Rashed Meeting Room (150 capacity), Al Jomaih Meeting Room (22 capacity), Tariq Abdulhadi Al Qahtani Meeting Room (24 capacity), and Eng. Saad Ibrahim Al Moajil Meeting Room (24 capacity). Targeted at member businesses, business councils, and event organizers.
• GS1 Barcode Registration Services Product barcode registration and numbering services provided through the partnership with GS1 Saudi Arabia, enabling businesses to obtain standardized product identification codes for their goods.
• Commercial Directory Online business directory service providing commercial listings and business contact information for Saudi businesses, used for member visibility and business-to-business discovery.
• Temporary Admission Record Book (دفتر الإدخال المؤقت للبضائع) Customs clearance service for temporary admission of goods, facilitating trade procedures for businesses importing goods on a temporary basis.
• Logistics Challenges Observatory Platform (مرصد تحديات الخدمات اللوجستية) Digital platform for monitoring and analyzing operational and economic challenges in logistics and supply chain sectors, enabling questionnaire design, private sector feedback collection, and analytics indicators to support decision-making, with initial focus on food and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Events Management Services Event organization and hosting services including forums, business councils, and bilateral economic meetings for the Saudi business community.
• Recruitment Services Online recruitment platform allowing job seekers to submit applications including personal information, qualifications, and CVs to member businesses.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and support.

• Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2025Saudi Arabia and Kenya announced the establishment of a joint Saudi-Kenyan Business Council signed in Nairobi. The council aims to increase economic cooperation, provide a platform for Saudi and Kenyan businessmen to promote their activities, and establish effective trade and investment partnerships. 25 Saudi investors plan to invest in Kenya in livestock, agriculture, real estate, and ports.
• Saudi-American Business CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSC and the Saudi-American Business Council agreed on a joint action plan to increase cooperation through intensifying trade delegation exchanges, promoting investment opportunities, and facilitating communication between Saudi and American companies. The council targets mining, storage, renewable energy, science, healthcare, technology, digital transformation, AI, fintech, and clean energy sectors.
• British Government and Business LeaderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSC participated in the Saudi-British Investment and Partnership Summit 2026 in London with 350+ senior government officials, investors, and business leaders from both countries. Total bilateral trade reached 680 billion SAR (2016-2025). Discussions covered private sector investment, financial services, infrastructure, technology, insurance, pensions, AI, human capital development, and smart cities.
• French Government and Business CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSC delegation of 40+ companies and investors participated in Gulf Vision Forum 2026 in Paris. Met with French Foreign Ministry, Business France, MEDEF International, and French Chamber of Commerce. Saudi-French trade reached 44.2 billion SAR in 2025 with 7.2% growth. French investments are among the largest foreign investments in the Kingdom focusing on energy, infrastructure, logistics, and tourism.
• Moroccan Government MinistriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSC delegation visited Morocco to explore investment opportunities. Met with Minister of Industry and Trade, Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Investment, and Minister of Energy Transition. Discussions covered trade, investment, agriculture, fisheries, and renewable energy cooperation.
• U.S. Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSC and U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched the U.S.-Saudi CEO Summit in Riyadh. The summit provides a platform for American and Saudi businesspersons to communicate, exchange information, and address private sector issues. 25 leading U.S. executives participated. The summit rotates annually between Washington D.C. and Riyadh.
• GS1 Saudi ArabiasupportTechnology or IntegrationCSC provides product barcode numbering and registration services through GS1 Saudi Arabia (gs1.org.sa), enabling businesses to obtain standardized product identification codes.
• Environmental Fund (صندوق البيئة)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSC and the Environmental Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to activate the role of the private sector in environmental sustainability, aligning with Vision 2030 environmental goals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• German Federation of Industries (BDI): Germany's apex industry federation providing policy advocacy and international trade representation for German businesses. Comparable in mission (umbrella for member associations, bilateral trade programs, EU policy shaping) to the Council's domestic and international agenda.
• Federation of Korean Industries (FKI): South Korea's largest business federation representing chaebol and SMEs, engaged in policy advocacy and international trade. Operates as a national federation with structures, including bilateral business councils, comparable to the Saudi Council's mandate.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Global federation with a national committee in Saudi Arabia that the Council represents. Serves the same umbrella function for cross-border trade and policy advocacy, with a broader international footprint than any single-country chamber federation.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): Large emerging-market business federation focused on policy advocacy, international trade promotion, and sector committees. Comparable in mission and scale to the Council as a national business umbrella organization seeking bilateral engagement and investment flows.

Direct peers

• British Chambers of Commerce: U.K. network of accredited chambers representing British private-sector interests and partnering with the Council at the Saudi-British Investment & Partnership Summit. Functions as an analogous chamber federation in a major bilateral trade relationship with Saudi Arabia.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The largest business federation in the world, representing U.S. private-sector interests domestically and globally. Co-organizes the U.S.-Saudi CEO Summit with the Council, runs joint business councils, and operates as the closest direct functional analog to the Saudi federation model.
• MEDEF International: France's primary private-sector federation for international engagement with foreign chambers and governments, including the Gulf Vision Forum. Provides a direct corporate-federation counterpart that the Council engages with through the Saudi-French Business Council.
• Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry: One of the world's largest local chamber federations, operating business advisory services, event venues, certification programs, and international business support. Serves as a direct functional counterpart in the way it operates as a business federation with diversified service lines.

Regional players

• Dubai Chamber of Commerce: Federation of emirate-level chambers representing Dubai's private sector domestically and internationally. Comparable mission of trade promotion, foreign business attraction, and bilateral council programs across a regional GCC peer economy.
• Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry: UAE federal-level chamber federation providing member services, business council coordination, and trade promotion. Closely comparable as a GCC federation with statutory role, sector committees, and bilateral business councils targeting international partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CSC_SA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSrOq7Jp72XvCCNbGpDCWuw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federation-of-saud-chambers

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries28 records

Funding overview

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