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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Hardware and Networking in Italy

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Cost Per Lead for Hardware and Networking in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for the Hardware and Networking industry in Italy compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Italy runs well below market: the selected series averages 3.63 per lead versus a global baseline of 36.80 over the same months (about 90% lower).
  • Directionally, Italy declines sharply from October 2024 to May 2025 (-56.5%), while the baseline rises (+27.3%).
  • Seasonality diverges: the global series shows the typical Q4 lift (November peak) and a spring rebound, while Italy shows only a mild Q4 uptick followed by a steep Q1–Q2 drop.
  • Volatility is moderate overall in Italy (average month-to-month absolute change 16.3%), but concentrated in a single large March dip; the baseline is somewhat more volatile on average (19.1%).

Selected data (Hardware and Networking, Italy)

  • Coverage: 5 observed months between Oct 2024 and May 2025.
  • Average: 3.63 per lead.
  • High/low:
  • High: 4.79 in Nov 2024.
  • Low: 2.04 in May 2025.
  • Range: 2.75.
  • Trend and notable moves:
  • Oct → Nov: +2.2% (4.69 → 4.79).
  • Nov → Feb: -5.8% (4.79 → 4.52).
  • Feb → Mar: -52.9% (4.52 → 2.13), the period’s most notable dip.
  • Mar → May: -4.2% (2.13 → 2.04).
  • From the first to the last observed month (Oct 2024 → May 2025), cost per lead fell by 56.5%. Peak-to-trough decline (Nov → May) was 57.4%.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Same-month baseline average (Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Feb 2025, Mar 2025, May 2025): 36.80 per lead.
  • High: 41.58 in Nov 2024.
  • Low: 31.12 in Oct 2024.
  • First-to-last change (Oct 2024 → May 2025): +27.3% (31.12 → 39.63).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change 19.1%, marked by:
  • Oct → Nov: +33.6% (Q4 lift).
  • Nov → Feb: -6.5%.
  • Feb → Mar: -15.5%.
  • Mar → May: +20.7% (spring rebound).
  • Relative positioning (Italy vs. global, by month):
  • Oct 2024: 15.1% of global.
  • Nov 2024: 11.5% of global.
  • Feb 2025: 11.6% of global.
  • Mar 2025: 6.5% of global.
  • May 2025: 5.1% of global.
  • Overall, Italy’s Hardware and Networking cost per lead sits consistently below average, trending further below market from Q4 into late spring.

Seasonality and pattern highlights

  • Global benchmarks show classic seasonality: costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods (November high), soften into March, then renew strength by May.
  • Italy’s Hardware and Networking series shows a limited Q4 rise, followed by a pronounced Q1 drop concentrated in March and a continued low into May—moving counter to the global rebound.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking and Italy 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 Hardware and Networking industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.