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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Energy and Mining in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Energy and Mining in United Kingdom

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 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.
  • No selected-data points are available for Energy and Mining in Great Britain for the period provided, so comparisons to the global baseline cannot be calculated. Insights below summarize the global baseline to provide context.
  • The global baseline shows a clear Q4 uplift, peaking in November 2024, followed by mid–high 30s through spring/summer and a sharp dip in September 2025.
  • Overall, the baseline declines by roughly 37% from the first to the last month, with moderate month-to-month volatility punctuated by a large late-summer drop.

What we analyzed

  • Metric: cost-per-lead (CPL)
  • Industry: Energy and Mining
  • Country: Great Britain
  • Selected data: no monthly observations available
  • Baseline: global monthly median CPL from Sep 2024 to Sep 2025

Global baseline benchmarks for cost-per-lead

  • Average across the period: 35.80
  • High: 41.58 in November 2024
  • Low: 20.63 in September 2025
  • Range: 20.95 (from 20.63 to 41.58)
  • First to last month change: from 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 20.63 (Sep 2025), down 37.3%
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Largest increase: +10.45 from October to November 2024
  • Largest decrease: −16.40 from August to September 2025
  • Month-to-month volatility:
  • Average absolute MoM movement: 4.50
  • Most stable stretch: April to July 2025, holding near 38–39

Seasonality and timing effects

  • Q4 surge: Costs climbed from October to a peak in November (41.58) and stayed elevated in December (39.63), consistent with typical Q4 pressure around holiday periods.
  • New-year reset: CPL eased in January (35.54), then rebounded in February (38.86).
  • Spring/summer plateau: April–July 2025 remained relatively steady in the high-30s.
  • Late-summer drop: A pronounced dip occurred in September 2025 (20.63), the period’s low.

Selected vs. global baseline

  • Energy and Mining in Great Britain: no selected-data values were available for the timeframe, so we cannot quantify whether local CPLs were above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.
  • Context from the global baseline: marketers can expect Q4 to be the priciest period, steadier conditions in spring/summer, and occasional sharp moves month to month.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Energy and Mining 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 Energy and Mining 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

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.