SSIC 2025 reclassification

SSIC 20294→20223

36 Singapore companies previously classified as Manufacture of writing and drawing inks have been reclassified to Manufacture of printing ink, prepared pigments and dyes as part of the SSIC 2025 transition that took effect on 9 May 2026.

Companies affected
36
Primary SSIC changes
22
Secondary SSIC changes
14
Most common entity
Pte Ltd
89% of affected

What changed

Before — SSIC 2020
20294
Manufacture of writing and drawing inks

This sub-class includes the manufacture of inks (e.g., writing and/or drawing ink).

After — SSIC 2025
20223
Manufacture of printing ink, prepared pigments and dyes

This sub-class includes the manufacture of prepared pigments and/or dyes, prepared opacifiers and/or colours manufacturing. This sub-class also includes printing ink manufacturing.

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When the reclassifications happened

ACRA processes SSIC 2025 recodes in batches alongside its periodic ACRA-CSV refresh. The first recoded entries appeared after the 9 May 2026 cutover; subsequent batches landed when the monthly bulk drop reached our sync.

First recode: 16 June 2026Most recent: 18 July 2026

Who was affected

Pte Ltd3288.9%
Sole prop / partnership411.1%

Sample of affected companies

A small selection — not exhaustive. Of 36 total, here are 12 companies whose SSIC code was switched from 20294 to 20223.

BLUCONNECTION PTE. LTD.
200923720D·2009·Primary
COATES BROTHERS (SINGAPORE) PRIVATE LIMITED
196700199Z·1967·Primary
DAINIPPON INK AND CHEMICALS (SINGAPORE)
52953884M·2001·Primary
DIC ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
196700304Z·1967·Primary
FLINT INK AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRY PRIVATE LIMITED
198003101M·1980·Primary
FOREST DEVELOPMENT GLOBAL PTE. LTD.
202445684K·2024·Primary
GREEN CARTRIDGE PTE. LTD.
200814541E·2008·Primary
IMPERIAL INK PTE LTD
199406013C·1994·Primary
INKPLUS PTE. LTD.
200500782C·2005·Primary
INKTECH INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING PRIVATE LIMITED
200001353N·2000·Primary
KAI LEE COMPANY
09099700W·1975·Primary
LAM LEE HENG PTE. LTD.
201540202E·2015·Primary

Frequently asked questions

Why was my SSIC code automatically changed from 20294 to 20223?
Singapore's national industrial classification was updated from SSIC 2020 to SSIC 2025, effective 9 May 2026. ACRA's BizFile+ system automatically mapped every existing entity to its closest SSIC 2025 equivalent using the official SingStat correspondence table. The code SSIC 20294 (Manufacture of writing and drawing inks) was reclassified to SSIC 20223 (Manufacture of printing ink, prepared pigments and dyes) under that mapping.
Do I need to take any action?
Usually no. If your business activity is unchanged, the new code accurately reflects it under SSIC 2025 and no manual update is needed. You should only update if (a) the auto-mapped code doesn't match what you actually do, (b) your activity has changed independently, or (c) you claim a sector-specific licence or grant tied to the old code.
How many Singapore companies were affected by this specific recode?
Based on the change log we've maintained since the 9 May 2026 cutover, 36 companies have been reclassified from SSIC 20294 to SSIC 20223. Of those, 22 had it as their primary SSIC code and 14 as a secondary code.
What's the difference between SSIC 20294 and SSIC 20223?
SSIC 20294 was titled "Manufacture of writing and drawing inks". Under SSIC 2025, the equivalent activity sits at SSIC 20223 ("Manufacture of printing ink, prepared pigments and dyes"). The two cover the same underlying activity per SingStat's official correspondence table; the SSIC 2025 title and number reflect the updated classification.
Where can I look up other SSIC 2020 to 2025 mappings?
Use our SSIC 2020 → 2025 lookup tool to find the new code for any old SSIC code, or read the SSIC 2025 overview for the full list of structural changes (including the Section J split into J and K).

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Paste any SSIC 2020 code and get the SSIC 2025 equivalent in one click — sourced from SingStat's official correspondence table.

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