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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Agriculture in Germany

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Cost Per Lead for Agriculture in Germany

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: Agriculture in Germany vs. global

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Agriculture and target country Germany 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

  • Data availability: No cost per lead data is available for Agriculture in Germany for the months provided, so in-segment comparisons to the market cannot be determined this period. Global benchmarks are reported for context.
  • Global level: The global median cost per lead averaged 35.80 over the last 13 months, with a median of 38.35. Highs clustered in Q4 (peak 41.58 in November 2024); the lowest point was 20.63 in September 2025.
  • Trend and volatility: From September 2024 to September 2025, global CPL decreased 37%. Average absolute month‑over‑month change was 12.6% (9.8% if the September 2025 dip is excluded).
  • Seasonality: Costs typically rose in Q4 (November–December), eased in January–March, and held in the high 30s through most of Q2–Q3, with a notable September 2025 dip.

Scope and metric

  • Metric: cost per lead (CPL), monthly median values.
  • Selected segment: Agriculture in Germany (no monthly observations available in the period).
  • Baseline: Global median CPL series used for market benchmarking.

Global baseline overview

  • Average: 35.80 across 13 months; median: 38.35.
  • High: 41.58 in November 2024.
  • Low: 20.63 in September 2025 (a pronounced outlier relative to the rest of the period).
  • Range: 20.95 from low to high.
  • First-to-last change: Down 37% from 32.88 in September 2024 to 20.63 in September 2025.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month‑over‑month change: 12.6%.
  • Excluding the September 2025 drop: 9.8%, indicating generally moderate month-to-month movement.
  • Notable moves:
  • October → November 2024: +33.6% surge into peak season.
  • December 2024 → January 2025: −10.3% normalization after holidays.
  • February → March 2025: −15.5% dip.
  • August → September 2025: −44.3% sharp decline.

Seasonal patterns in the baseline

  • Q4 lift: Costs rose into November (41.58) and stayed elevated in December (39.63), aligning with holiday competition.
  • Early-year reset: January–March trended lower to mid‑30s before rebounding.
  • Spring–summer plateau: April–August mostly held in the upper‑30s, consistent with steadier auction dynamics.
  • Late‑summer anomaly: September 2025 marked an atypical low (20.63), diverging from the otherwise stable mid‑to‑high‑30s range.

Selected segment vs. market

  • Agriculture in Germany: No monthly CPL data is available for the period analyzed, so relative positioning versus the global market (above market, below average, in line) cannot be established at this time.
  • Market context: Globally, CPLs were generally in the mid‑to‑high 30s with seasonal Q4 increases and moderate volatility, aside from a single late‑period dip.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Agriculture 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 Agriculture 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.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.