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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics

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Cost Per App Install for Transportation and Logistics

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads benchmarks: cost-per-app-install trends

This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install trends for industry Transportation and Logistics and target country All countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Over the observed months, Transportation and Logistics sits above market on average due to a March spike, but is below average from May through August.
  • Median costs for Transportation and Logistics are in line with the global baseline, indicating the March surge is an outlier.
  • Volatility is high, with sharp swings in March–April and sustained softness into early Q3.
  • The global baseline shows seasonal lift in November and a pronounced spike in June, while Transportation and Logistics shows an atypical March peak and late-summer lows.

Selected data overview (Transportation and Logistics, all countries)

  • Average cost-per-app-install: 26.68 across 10 months.
  • Median: 10.17, reflecting typical levels outside the March outlier.
  • High/low: High of 170.72 in 2025-03; low of 1.59 in 2025-07.
  • First-to-last change: Down 48% from 7.31 (2024-09) to 3.78 (2025-08).
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-over-month absolute change: ~170%.
  • Median month-over-month absolute change: ~79%.
  • Notable moves:
  • +1,013% surge in March (170.72), followed by -82% in April (31.30) and -79% in May (6.59).
  • Costs compressed further into early Q3: 2.86 (June), 1.59 (July), slight rebound to 3.78 (August).

Baseline comparison (global trend over the same months)

  • Average: 10.83; Median: 10.90.
  • High/low: High of 26.21 in 2025-06; low of 1.98 in 2024-09.
  • First-to-last change: Up 658% from 1.98 (2024-09) to 15.00 (2025-08).
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-over-month absolute change: ~71%.
  • Median month-over-month absolute change: ~53%.
  • Seasonality visible in the broader market: lift in November (14.28) and a June peak (26.21), followed by normalization in July–August.

How Transportation and Logistics compares to the global baseline

  • Level vs. market:
  • Above market September–April in 6/10 overlapping months, driven by March’s spike.
  • Below average May–August, averaging 3.70 vs. the baseline’s 16.00 (−77% vs. market).
  • Central tendency:
  • Despite a higher overall average (26.68 vs. 10.83), the selected median (10.17) sits close to the global median (10.90), underscoring the outsized impact of March.
  • Excluding the March outlier, the selected average (10.67) aligns with the baseline (10.83).
  • Pattern differences:
  • The global trend shows a November uptick and a June high; Transportation and Logistics instead peaks in March and then declines steeply into early Q3.

Understanding cost-per-app-install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics and All countries available 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 Transportation and Logistics industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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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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.