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

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Cost Per Lead for Hardware and Networking in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Hardware and Networking and target country Netherlands compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The Netherlands series is dominated by an extreme spike in September 2024 (773.49), followed by a sharp normalization to low single digits by early 2025.
  • Versus the global baseline, the Netherlands sits far above market in September 2024, in line to slightly above in Q4, and then well below market from February 2025 onward.
  • Volatility is high in the Netherlands series (average absolute month-to-month swing ~61%) versus the steadier global baseline (~16%), with typical seasonal pressure visible in November.

Overview of the selected series (cost per lead)

  • Period covered: Sep 2024 to May 2025 (intermittent months).
  • Average across all observed months: 142.98 (skewed by September’s outlier).
  • Median across months: 16.78; average excluding September: 16.87.
  • High: 773.49 in September 2024.
  • Low: 2.04 in May 2025.
  • Change from first to last month: -99.7% (from 773.49 in Sep 2024 to 2.04 in May 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of ~61%.
  • Largest drop: -96% from September to October.
  • Notable Q4 movement: +61% from October (29.04) to November (46.64).
  • Continued compression into 2025: 46.64 (Nov) → 4.52 (Feb) → 2.13 (Mar) → 2.04 (May).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average over matching months (Sep, Oct, Nov 2024; Feb, Mar, May 2025): 36.15.
  • Selected average is 142.98, but this is driven by September’s spike; excluding September, the selected average (16.87) is 53% below the baseline.
  • High/low (matching months):
  • Baseline high: 41.58 in November 2024; low: 31.12 in October 2024.
  • Selected ranges from 773.49 (Sep 2024) down to 2.04 (May 2025).
  • Month-by-month positioning versus baseline:
  • Sep 2024: about 23.5x above market (773.49 vs 32.88).
  • Oct 2024: 6.7% below market (29.04 vs 31.12).
  • Nov 2024: 12.2% above market (46.64 vs 41.58).
  • Feb 2025: 88.4% below market (4.52 vs 38.86).
  • Mar 2025: 93.5% below market (2.13 vs 32.84).
  • May 2025: 94.9% below market (2.04 vs 39.63).

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Global baseline shows typical Q4 inflation (October to November up from 31.12 to 41.58) and elevated levels around year-end, before moderating in March and rising again by May.
  • The Netherlands series mirrors the November uptick but is otherwise atypical: an extraordinary September spike followed by sustained, well-below-baseline costs through early 2025.
  • Overall volatility is materially higher in the Netherlands series than the baseline, indicating larger month-to-month swings around the median.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking and 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 Hardware and Networking 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.