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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Manufacturing in Netherlands

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Cost Per App Install for Manufacturing in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • The selected dataset for Manufacturing in Netherlands contains no observations for the period provided, so no in-market figures can be reported or compared. This summary therefore focuses on the global baseline for cost per app install.
  • In the global baseline, costs show high volatility with an average month‑to‑month swing of about 61% and a 4.2x spread between the lowest and highest months.
  • Seasonality is pronounced outside of year‑end: sharp surges in June and September outweigh a mixed Q4 pattern.
  • From October 2024 to September 2025, baseline costs rose by roughly 271% from the first to the last month.
  • The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Scope and framing

This analysis looks at cost per app install trends for industry Manufacturing and target country Netherlands compared to the global trend. Because the selected time series is empty, only the global baseline can be summarized below.

Selected dataset (Manufacturing, Netherlands)

  • Data availability: No monthly values are present in the selected series during the period provided.
  • As a result, averages, highs/lows, volatility, and relative positioning versus baseline cannot be computed for the selected filter.

Global baseline overview

  • Period covered: Oct 2024 to Sep 2025 (12 months)
  • Average cost per app install (mean): 12.67
  • Median (across months): 11.44
  • Lowest month: 6.20 in Oct 2024
  • Highest month: 26.21 in Jun 2025
  • First-to-last change: from 6.20 (Oct 2024) to 22.99 (Sep 2025), up about 271%
  • Range: 20.01 (about a 4.2x swing from low to high)
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month‑over‑month change: ~61%
  • Largest increase: +151% from May → Jun 2025
  • Largest decrease: −53% from Jun → Jul 2025

Monthly and seasonal patterns (baseline)

  • Q4 2024: Mixed dynamics. Oct is the low (6.20), Nov jumps to 14.28 (+131% MoM), then Dec eases to 8.52 (−40% MoM). Q4 average: 9.67.
  • Q1 2025: Lower overall with a mid‑quarter spike. Jan 6.36, Feb 11.36 (+79% MoM), Mar 6.87. Q1 average: 8.20.
  • Q2 2025: Highest quarter driven by a June surge. Apr 11.51, May 10.43, Jun 26.21. Q2 average: 16.05.
  • Q3 2025: Elevated and rising into September. Jul 12.35, Aug 15.00, Sep 22.99. Q3 average: 16.78.
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Spikes: Nov 2024, Jun 2025, Sep 2025
  • Dips: Dec 2024, Mar 2025, Jul 2025
  • Seasonal takeaway: Instead of a classic Q4 run‑up, the strongest inflation appears mid‑year (June) and late Q3 (September).

Relative position vs. baseline

  • Manufacturing in Netherlands: No selected observations available; a relative “above market/below market” assessment cannot be made for this period.
  • Global baseline provides the directional context summarized above.

Understanding cost per app install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Manufacturing and Netherlands 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 Manufacturing industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Netherlands, 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.

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Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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Why is my app install cost higher in some countries?

Some regions like the US, UK, and Canada have higher competition and stricter privacy regulations, which drive up costs. Countries with lower purchasing power typically have cheaper CPIs.

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Short videos showing app benefits, UGC-style content, and localized messaging tend to perform best. Clear CTAs and fast-paced visuals help lower your CPI.

Should I optimize for installs or in-app actions?

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?

Align your creative with the app experience, avoid misleading ads, and exclude users who already installed. You can also test lookalike audiences based on high-quality users, not just all installers.