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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Consumer Goods in Germany

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Cost Per App Install for Consumer Goods in Germany

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per app install trends for industry Consumer Goods in Germany compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Germany’s Consumer Goods costs are consistently above market: the four-month average is 90.56 vs the global baseline’s 9.76, roughly 9.3x higher.
  • Strong seasonality: a pronounced Q4 peak in November (250.20) followed by a sharp January low (8.33), then a rebound in March–April. The global baseline also shows higher Q4 vs January.
  • Volatility is elevated: average absolute month-to-month change of about 233% for Germany vs 44% for the baseline.
  • From first to last observed month (Nov 2024 to Apr 2025), Germany’s costs fell 81%, while the baseline declined 19% over the same window.

Context and framing

This report analyzes Facebook Ads cost per app install benchmarks for the Consumer Goods industry in Germany versus a global baseline. Figures represent monthly medians.

Selected data highlights: Consumer Goods in Germany

  • Coverage: Nov 2024, Jan 2025, Mar 2025, Apr 2025.
  • Average: 90.56. Median: 51.85.
  • High/low:
  • High: 250.20 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 8.33 (Jan 2025)
  • Range: 241.87
  • Month-to-month shifts:
  • Nov → Jan: -96.7% (250.20 → 8.33)
  • Jan → Mar: +584.1% (8.33 → 56.95)
  • Mar → Apr: -17.9% (56.95 → 46.76)
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~232.9% (high volatility)
  • Trend from first to last month: -81.3% (250.20 → 46.76)
  • Notable movements:
  • Exceptional November spike likely tied to Q4 demand.
  • January dip to the series low, followed by a sizable March rebound and a modest April cool-off.

Comparison to the global baseline (same months)

  • Baseline values: Nov 2024 (14.28), Jan 2025 (6.36), Mar 2025 (6.87), Apr 2025 (11.51)
  • Average: 9.76; High: 14.28 (Nov 2024); Low: 6.36 (Jan 2025)
  • Month-to-month shifts:
  • Nov → Jan: -55.5%
  • Jan → Mar: +8.0%
  • Mar → Apr: +67.7%
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~43.7% (moderate volatility)
  • First to last month: -19.4% (14.28 → 11.51)

Relative positioning and seasonality

  • Above market in every observed month:
  • Nov: +1,653% vs baseline (250.20 vs 14.28)
  • Jan: +31% (8.33 vs 6.36)
  • Mar: +729% (56.95 vs 6.87)
  • Apr: +306% (46.76 vs 11.51)
  • Seasonal cues:
  • Germany shows a pronounced Q4 peak and a January dip, a pattern mirrored globally where November costs exceed January.
  • The baseline’s March-to-April lift (+67.7%) aligns with Germany’s elevated spring costs, though Germany’s magnitudes are substantially higher.

Bottom line

Consumer Goods app install costs in Germany are materially above the global benchmark, with sharp Q4 inflation, a deep January reset, and elevated volatility throughout. Understanding COST_PER_APP_INSTALL benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Consumer Goods and Germany helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Consumer Goods industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Germany, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Germany Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Oct 3German Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)

Potential Advertising Impact

Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.

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Optimizing for installs gets volume, but optimizing for actions like signups or purchases brings higher quality users. It depends on your goals and how much post-install behavior matters.

How do I lower CPI without tanking app retention or quality?

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