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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Agriculture in United States

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Cost Per Lead for Agriculture in United States

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Across Sep 2024–Aug 2025, cost-per-lead (CPL) for Agriculture in United States ran about 35% below the global baseline on average ($24.22 vs. $37.06), signaling sustained below-market costs most months.
  • Volatility was high: the selected series showed an average absolute month-to-month move of 59.5% (about $13.32), versus 9.8% (about $3.42) globally.
  • Seasonality differed from the market: while the global trend peaked in November (typical Q4 pressure), the selected series spiked sharply in January and again in June, then fell to a yearly low in August.
  • From the first to last month, the selected CPL decreased 49.9% (from $12.80 in Sep 2024 to $6.41 in Aug 2025), whereas the baseline rose 12.6% over the same window.

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Agriculture and target country United States 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 method

  • Metric: cost-per-lead
  • Period: Sep 2024–Aug 2025
  • Selected segment: Agriculture, United States
  • Baseline: global median across all industries and countries over the same period

Selected-segment trend highlights

  • Average CPL: $24.22
  • High: $51.45 (Jan 2025)
  • Low: $6.41 (Aug 2025)
  • Change, first to last month: −49.9%
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute MoM change: $13.32
  • Average absolute MoM % change: 59.5%
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Jan 2025 jumped +213% vs. December to $51.45.
  • April dropped −49% vs. March to $14.12.
  • August hit the yearly low at $6.41 (−66% vs. July).

Global baseline benchmarks (same months)

  • Average CPL: $37.06
  • High: $41.58 (Nov 2024)
  • Low: $31.12 (Oct 2024)
  • Change, first to last month: +12.6%
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute MoM change: $3.42
  • Average absolute MoM % change: 9.8%

Comparison to the global market

  • Level: The selected series averaged about 35% below market ($24.22 vs. $37.06), indicating generally below-average CPLs.
  • By month: Selected CPL was below market in 9 of 12 months. It moved above market in Jan ($51.45 vs. $35.54), Feb ($39.23 vs. $38.86), and Jun ($43.81 vs. $38.35).
  • Seasonality:
  • Market: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods; globally, November was the peak ($41.58) with elevated levels across Q4 (Q4 average ≈ $37.44).
  • Selected: Q4 remained comparatively low (Q4 average ≈ $14.73), with the main surges instead in January and June, followed by a steep summer decline to August.
  • Stability: The selected series was substantially more volatile than the baseline, with larger month-to-month swings both upward (January) and downward (April, August).

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Agriculture and United States 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 United States, advertisers often face higher costs due to high competition and purchasing power. 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 States Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17Presidents' Day
May 26Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth
Jul 4Independence Day
Sep 1Labor Day
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Thanksgiving & Black Friday weekend), December (Christmas), Back-to-school (July–September), Summer travel season (Memorial Day onwards)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, especially in travel and entertainment. Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend triggers massive spikes in retail ad competition. December ad demand typically peaks—retail campaigns require significantly higher budgets. Back-to-school promotions drive increased competition. Juneteenth may see regional engagement rise.

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.