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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Energy and Mining

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Cost Per Lead for Energy and Mining

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Energy and Mining vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for industry Energy and Mining and target country all countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • Overall level: Energy and Mining CPL averaged 50.46, about 36% above the global baseline (37.06), indicating above-market costs across most months.
  • Trend over time: Energy and Mining CPL fell sharply from September 2024 to August 2025 (-96.3%), while the baseline rose modestly (+12.6%).
  • Volatility: Energy and Mining showed very high month-to-month volatility (average absolute MoM change ~73.5%) versus a steadier baseline (~9.7%).
  • Seasonality: The global baseline peaked in November and stayed elevated through December, consistent with typical Q4 holiday pressure. Energy and Mining diverged with a December rebound and a pronounced spike in February, followed by a steep late-summer collapse.

Energy and Mining CPL: highlights within the selected data

  • Average: 50.46 across September 2024–August 2025.
  • High and low:
  • High: 112.20 in February 2025.
  • Low: 3.54 in August 2025.
  • Range: 108.66 points, reflecting wide swings.
  • Notable moves:
  • Early drop: 95.42 in September to 19.62 in November (-79.4%).
  • Year-end bounce: +200% from November (19.62) to December (58.93).
  • February spike: +248% from January (32.21) to February (112.20).
  • Summer slide: -83% June (51.99) to July (8.78), then -60% to August (3.54).

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline benchmarks:
  • Average: 37.06.
  • High: 41.58 in November 2024.
  • Low: 31.12 in October 2024.
  • First-to-last change (Sep 2024 → Aug 2025): +12.6%.
  • Relative positioning of Energy and Mining:
  • Above market in 8 of 12 months (notably September, December, and February–June).
  • Below average in November, January, July, and August.
  • Largest overages vs baseline: February (+189%) and March (+128%).
  • Largest underages: August (-90%) and July (-77%).

Seasonality and volatility

  • Baseline seasonality: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, peaking in November and remaining relatively firm in December, then normalizing in Q1 and stabilizing into summer.
  • Energy and Mining pattern:
  • Q4 divergence: November was comparatively low, with a rebound in December (contrasting the baseline’s November peak).
  • Q1/Q2 surge: A pronounced spike in February followed by elevated levels into spring.
  • Late-summer softness: A sharp pullback in July–August, bringing CPL well below the global average.

What this means for benchmarking

  • Energy and Mining across all countries available ran above the global average on most months but with materially higher volatility, marked by a February peak and a summer trough. The baseline remained steadier, with a moderate Q4 uplift and low month-to-month fluctuation.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Energy and Mining and all countries available 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 Energy and Mining industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

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.