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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Energy and Mining in Netherlands

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Cost Per Lead for Energy and Mining in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Energy and Mining and target country Netherlands compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No selected data points were available for Energy and Mining in the Netherlands during the period, so direct “above market” or “below market” positioning cannot be determined.
  • The global baseline shows an average cost-per-lead (CPL) of $35.80 and a median of $38.35, with a peak in November 2024 ($41.58) and a sharp dip in September 2025 ($20.63).
  • Seasonality is evident: costs rise into Q4 (notably November–December), remain elevated through Q2 2025, and drop markedly at the end of Q3 2025.
  • Volatility is moderate overall: average month-to-month absolute movement of $4.50 (~12.6% of the mean), with the largest swing a -$16.40 dip from August to September 2025.

Scope and dataset

  • Metric: cost-per-lead (CPL)
  • Industry: Energy and Mining
  • Country: Netherlands
  • Comparison: selected segment vs global baseline (all industries/countries)
  • Note: The selected segment contains no observations in the provided timeframe; insights below summarize the global baseline to contextualize likely ranges.

Global baseline overview

  • Average CPL: $35.80; median: $38.35, indicating the mean is pulled lower by late-period softness.
  • High: $41.58 in November 2024.
  • Low: $20.63 in September 2025.
  • Range: $20.95 across the period.
  • Change from first to last month: -37.3% (from $32.88 in September 2024 to $20.63 in September 2025).
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: $4.50 (~12.6% of the mean).
  • Largest one-month increase: +$10.45 (+33.6%) from October to November 2024.
  • Largest one-month decrease: -$16.40 (-44.3%) from August to September 2025.

Seasonal patterns and monthly dynamics

  • Q4 uplift: CPL rises from $31.12 in October to $41.58 in November and remains elevated in December ($39.63), aligning with typical holiday-driven auction intensity.
  • Early 2025: Mixed start—January eases to $35.54, February rebounds to $38.86, and March normalizes to $32.84.
  • Q2 2025 stability: April–June averages $38.86, near the annual high range.
  • Q3 2025 deceleration: July ($38.67) and August ($37.03) soften slightly, followed by a pronounced dip in September ($20.63).

Comparison framing for Energy and Mining in the Netherlands

  • Due to the absence of selected data, we cannot state whether the Netherlands Energy and Mining CPLs are above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.
  • As a directional reference, the global baseline suggests:
  • Typical CPLs clustered in the mid-to-high $30s outside of seasonal peaks.
  • Higher costs in Q4, with the highest month in November 2024.
  • A late-period drop that brings the overall average below the median.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in the Energy and Mining industry and the Netherlands 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. For campaigns targeting Netherlands, 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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Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.