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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics in United Kingdom

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Cost Per App Install for Transportation and Logistics in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-app-install trends for industry Transportation and Logistics and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend; however, no selected data points were provided for Great Britain, so only the global baseline is summarized and relative positioning cannot be established.
  • Based on the global baseline, costs trended upward over the period, with a first-to-last-month increase of about +1,061%.
  • Seasonality is visible: a surge into November, a retreat in December–January, and a pronounced mid-year spike in June, with elevated levels through September.
  • Volatility is high, with an average absolute month-to-month change of roughly 74% across the period.
  • The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Global baseline overview (benchmark)

  • Period average: 11.85 per app install.
  • High: 26.21 in June 2025.
  • Low: 1.98 in September 2024.
  • Last month observed: 22.99 in September 2025, which is roughly 94% above the period average.
  • Trend from first to last month: from 1.98 (Sep 2024) to 22.99 (Sep 2025), an increase of about +1,061%.

Month-to-month dynamics and notable movements

  • Increases vs. decreases: 7 increases and 5 decreases across 12 transitions.
  • Largest month-to-month jump: +151% from May to June 2025 (10.43 to 26.21).
  • Largest month-to-month drop: −53% from June to July 2025 (26.21 down to 12.35).
  • Other notable points:
  • Q4 build-up: October (6.20) to November (14.28) shows a strong rise.
  • Year-end cooling: December (8.52) and January (6.36) retreat from the November peak.
  • Spring oscillation: February (11.36) up, March (6.87) down, April (11.51) up, May (10.43) slightly down.
  • Late-year elevation: August (15.00) and September (22.99) remain materially above the period mean.

Seasonality signals

  • Costs typically increase into November (peak shopping period) before easing in December–January.
  • A mid-year escalation is evident in June, followed by a correction in July and renewed elevation into late summer and early fall (August–September).
  • These patterns suggest that cost-per-app-install can be meaningfully higher around key demand windows, notably Q4 and mid-year.

Comparison to the selected segment (Transportation and Logistics, Great Britain)

  • No selected_data was available for Great Britain in Transportation and Logistics for the period provided.
  • As a result, we cannot determine whether Great Britain’s Transportation and Logistics costs are above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.
  • The global baseline summarized above serves as the directional benchmark until country- and industry-specific observations are available.

Understanding cost-per-app-install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics and Great Britain 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. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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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.