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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Consumer Goods in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Consumer Goods in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: time-series summary and comparison

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Consumer Goods and target country Great Britain 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: Great Britain Consumer Goods ran above market, averaging 41.40 per lead vs a global baseline of 35.80 (+15.6%).
  • Seasonality: Costs surged in Q4 2024 (Oct–Dec), with a stronger-than-market uplift; both series softened into January. A sharp dip appeared in September 2025 for both, especially in Great Britain.
  • Volatility: The selected series showed high month‑to‑month volatility (average absolute change 11.33) vs the baseline (4.50).
  • Extremes: Selected high at 56.12 (Feb 2025); low at 11.64 (Sep 2025). Baseline high at 41.58 (Nov 2024); low at 20.63 (Sep 2025).
  • Trend direction: From the first to last month, selected costs fell 73% (43.20 to 11.64), a steeper decline than the baseline’s 37%.

Selected series overview (Consumer Goods, Great Britain)

  • Average across the period: 41.40.
  • High/low:
  • High: 56.12 in Feb 2025 (also elevated in Nov–Dec 2024 at 54.62 and 52.59).
  • Low: 11.64 in Sep 2025.
  • Range: 44.48 across the period, reflecting wide dispersion.
  • Month-to-month volatility: Average absolute change of 11.33, with notable shifts:
  • Oct → Nov 2024: +14.29 (to 54.62).
  • Dec 2024 → Jan 2025: −18.57 (to 34.02).
  • Jan → Feb 2025: +22.10 (peak 56.12).
  • Aug → Sep 2025: −29.95 (to 11.64).
  • Seasonal profile:
  • Q4 uplift: Oct–Dec 2024 averaged 49.18.
  • Summer stabilization: Jun–Aug 2025 averaged 38.08, near long‑run mean.

Comparison with global baseline

  • Overall premium: +5.60 above baseline on average (+15.6%).
  • Frequency above/below market:
  • Above market in 10 of 13 months (notably all of Q4 2024 and most of spring/summer 2025).
  • Below market in Jan 2025, Jul 2025, and Sep 2025.
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Q4 uplift was stronger than market: selected Q4 average 49.18 vs baseline 37.44.
  • Summer costs were in line with overall trends: selected Jun–Aug 38.08 vs baseline 38.02.
  • Both series saw a pronounced September 2025 dip; the selected series’ low (11.64) was well below the market’s 20.63.
  • Volatility comparison:
  • Selected average absolute MoM change: 11.33 vs baseline 4.50, indicating more pronounced month‑to‑month movement.
  • Trend strength:
  • First-to-last month change: −73% for Great Britain Consumer Goods vs −37% globally, marking a sharper late‑period correction locally.

Monthly highlights

  • Q4 2024: Strong seasonal rise with median costs peaking in Nov–Dec; above market throughout.
  • Jan 2025: Clear reset below Q4 levels; briefly dipped below market.
  • Feb 2025: Local peak at 56.12, far above baseline.
  • Summer 2025 (Jun–Aug): Near-market levels overall; July slipped below market.
  • Sep 2025: Lowest point of the series at 11.64, below the baseline low.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in Consumer Goods and Great Britain 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 Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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 Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.