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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Consumer Goods in United Arab Emirates

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Cost Per Lead for Consumer Goods in United Arab Emirates

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Consumer Goods in the United Arab Emirates

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for the Consumer Goods industry in the United Arab Emirates 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

  • Overall level: The UAE Consumer Goods cost per lead (CPL) averaged 28.74 over Sep 2024–Aug 2025, which is 22% below the global baseline average of 37.06 (below market).
  • Seasonality: Both series show Q4 inflation; UAE CPL peaked in December (45.63), consistent with typical holiday-period cost increases.
  • Trend direction: UAE CPL fell 74% from September 2024 (35.83) to August 2025 (9.30), while the global baseline rose 12.6% over the same period.
  • Volatility: UAE CPL was highly volatile (average month-to-month absolute change ~51%), versus ~10% for the baseline.

Scope and context

  • Metric: cost per lead
  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • Period: September 2024 to August 2025
  • Baseline: Global, all industries/countries

UAE Consumer Goods overview

  • Average: 28.74
  • High: 45.63 in December 2024
  • Low: 9.22 in July 2025
  • First-to-last change: -74% (35.83 in Sep 2024 to 9.30 in Aug 2025)
  • Volatility: Large swings month-to-month (avg absolute change ~50.7%)
  • Notable moves:
  • Q4 climb: +11.9% in November, +16.7% in December to the annual high.
  • January reset: -37.1% month-over-month.
  • March dip: -74.8% from February; April rebound: +270% from March.
  • June drop: -72.1% from May; July hit the period low (9.22) and August stabilized (+0.8% vs July).

These patterns show pronounced seasonality around Q4 and outsized fluctuations from March onward, with sustained lows through summer.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 37.06 (UAE is 22% lower on average).
  • Baseline high/low: 41.58 in November 2024; 31.12 in October 2024.
  • Baseline volatility: steadier (avg absolute month-to-month change ~9.8%).
  • Baseline trend: +12.6% from September 2024 (32.88) to August 2025 (37.03).

Month-by-month positioning for the UAE vs global:

  • Above market: September (+9%), October (+12%), December (+15%), February (+5%), May (+5%).
  • In line: April (~-1.5%).
  • Below market: November (-6%), January (-19%), March (-69%), June (-70%), July (-76%), August (-75%).

Seasonally, both series rise into Q4, with the UAE peaking later (December) than the baseline (November). From June to August, UAE CPL remained in single digits/low teens, far below the global mid-to-high 30s.

What this means for benchmarking

The UAE Consumer Goods CPL is typically below average, with a lower overall level, sharper seasonal peaks in Q4, and significantly higher month-to-month volatility than the global trend.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Consumer Goods and United Arab Emirates 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 Consumer Goods industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United Arab Emirates, 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.

United Arab Emirates Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 30–31Eid al-Fitr
Jun 6Arafat Day
Jun 7–9Eid al-Adha
Jul 7Islamic New Year
Sep 15Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Dec 1Commemoration Day
Dec 2–3UAE National Day

Key Shopping Season

Ramadan + Eid (Mar–Apr), End of November–December (UAE National Day, Christmas, New Year), Dubai Shopping Festival (mid-Dec through Jan)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs may rise sharply during Ramadan and Eid, especially in e‑commerce, gifting, F&B, and beauty sectors. UAE National Day campaigns could lead to high local bidding activity in travel, banking, and luxury retail. Dubai Shopping Festival drives elevated CPMs from mid-December to mid-January. Islamic holidays shift each year, affecting year-over-year comparisons.

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.