Ministry of Industry processes 835 chemical clearance requests in September 2026

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources processed 835 chemical clearance requests in September 2026, as part of its efforts to support industrial investment in the Kingdom.

The ministry stated that the processed requests included 787 for the clearance of non-restricted chemical imports and 48 for permits to import restricted chemicals, noting that these requests covered 2,558 items in total.

The ministry explained that the chemical clearance service allows industrial investors to request permits for the clearance, import, or export of chemicals used in industrial facilities through the "Sanaii" platform.

The service aims to ensure timely clearance procedures for chemicals needed by industrial establishments, supporting investors and facilitating the entry of materials through border crossings.

The ministry added that the chemical clearance service contributes to boosting industrial output by developing and automating chemical clearance mechanisms within the digital services platform for the industrial sector.