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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Agriculture in New Zealand

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Cost Per Lead for Agriculture in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: Agriculture in New Zealand vs global

Main takeaways

  • There are no recorded observations for Agriculture in New Zealand in the selected period, so a direct comparison to the global baseline is not possible. The global baseline is summarized for directional context.
  • Globally, cost per lead averaged 35.80 across the last 13 months, with a high of 41.58 in November 2024 and a low of 20.63 in September 2025.
  • Month-to-month volatility in the global series averaged 4.50 (about 12.6% of the mean). The largest jump was in November 2024 (+10.45), and the sharpest drop occurred in September 2025 (-16.40).
  • Clear seasonality is visible in the global trend: costs rose in Q4, moderated in early Q1, remained elevated through late spring/early summer, then dipped sharply at the end of Q3 2025.

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Agriculture and target country New Zealand compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Scope and data availability

  • Metric: cost per lead (CPL)
  • Industry: Agriculture
  • Country: New Zealand
  • Selected dataset: no data points available in the period provided; therefore, averages, highs/lows, and volatility for the selected series cannot be calculated.

Global baseline (all industries/countries) overview

  • Average: 35.80 across Sep 2024–Sep 2025 (13 months)
  • High: 41.58 in Nov 2024
  • Low: 20.63 in Sep 2025
  • Change from first to last month: 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 20.63 (Sep 2025), a decrease of 37.3%
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month move of 4.50; largest MoM increase in Nov 2024 (+10.45), largest MoM decrease in Sep 2025 (-16.40)

Seasonal patterns in the global baseline

  • Q4 uplift: Costs climbed into the holiday period, averaging in the high 30s and peaking in November (41.58).
  • Early Q1 normalization: January trended lower (35.54) after the holiday peak.
  • Spring/early summer firmness: February through July mostly held in the upper 30s (roughly 38–40).
  • Late Q3 dip: A notable drop in September 2025 (20.63) marks the lowest point in the series.

Selected vs baseline comparison

  • Because the Agriculture/New Zealand series has no observations in the provided period, we cannot determine whether the market is above, below, or in line with global benchmarks. The global baseline values above serve as a directional reference until local data points become available.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Agriculture and New Zealand 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 New Zealand, 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.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.