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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Construction in Italy

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Cost Per Lead for Construction in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Construction and target country Italy compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall level: Italy’s Construction cost-per-lead (CPL) averaged €31.38 across Sep 2024–Jun 2025, about 14.8% below the global baseline average of €36.83 over the same months.
  • Highs and lows: The selected series peaked in March 2025 at €58.04 and hit a low in June 2025 at €15.29. The baseline over the same window ranged from €31.12 (Oct 2024) to €41.58 (Nov 2024).
  • Volatility: Italy/Construction showed higher month-to-month variability (average absolute change €13.00) than the global baseline (€4.15), including a sharp March spike and a pronounced June dip.
  • Seasonality: Both series show elevated costs around Q4, though Italy/Construction stayed well below global in Q4, then flipped above global levels in March–May before dropping sharply in June.

Overview of the selected series (Construction, Italy)

  • Timeframe covered: Sep 2024–Jun 2025 (8 months).
  • Average CPL: €31.38; median: €24.27.
  • High: €58.04 (Mar 2025); low: €15.29 (Jun 2025).
  • Q4 pattern: September–December moved from €20.38 → €21.84 → €26.70 → €21.44, with a modest rise into November followed by a December easing.
  • Spring pattern: A pronounced jump in March (€58.04) and sustained higher costs in April–May (both ~€43–44), then a sharp decline in June (€15.29).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change €13.00. Notable moves:
  • Largest spike: December → March (+€36.60, +171%).
  • Largest drop: May → June (−€28.14, −65%).
  • First-to-last change: From €20.38 (Sep 2024) to €15.29 (Jun 2025), a −25.0% decline.

How Italy/Construction compares with the global baseline

Comparisons are made on overlapping months (Sep 2024–Jun 2025):

  • Averages: €31.38 (Italy/Construction) vs €36.83 (global) → 14.8% below market.
  • Highs/lows: Italy/Construction ranged €15.29–€58.04; global ranged €31.12–€41.58, indicating the selected market is more volatile and occasionally above market (notably March–May).
  • Volatility: Italy/Construction’s month-to-month swings (~€13.00) were about 3.1× greater than the baseline (~€4.15).
  • Month-by-month relative position:
  • Below market: Sep–Dec (−30% to −46% vs baseline).
  • Above market: Mar (+77%), Apr (+14%), May (+10%).
  • Well below market again in Jun (−60%).
  • Trend from first to last overlapping month:
  • Italy/Construction: −25.0%.
  • Global baseline: +16.6% (from €32.88 in Sep 2024 to €38.35 in Jun 2025).

Seasonal patterns and what stands out

  • Q4: The global baseline shows typical holiday elevation (Oct–Dec average €37.44). Italy/Construction was lower in Q4 (Oct–Dec average €23.32), suggesting below-average seasonal pressure.
  • Spring: While the global trend eases in March, Italy/Construction spiked, averaging €40.17 in Mar–Jun vs the baseline’s €37.35. This included a sharp March surge and an exceptional June dip.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Construction and Italy 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 Construction industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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.

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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.