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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Manufacturing in Canada

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Cost Per Lead for Manufacturing in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Manufacturing in Canada shows a cost-per-lead (CPL) level well above market on average: 78.21 vs the global baseline’s 37.06 (+111% higher, ~2.1x).
  • Volatility is extreme in the selected data: average absolute month-over-month change is ~98% vs 9.8% for the baseline.
  • From first to last month, CPL in Canada drops sharply (-98%), while the global trend edges up (+12.6%).
  • Notable spikes/dips: sharp peaks in September 2024 (206.98) and March 2025 (161.58), followed by a collapse in July (1.27) and August 2025 (4.21).
  • Seasonal contrast: the global series shows a mild Q4 lift (highest in November), while Canada’s Manufacturing CPL dips in December.

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

Selected data overview (Manufacturing, Canada)

  • Period covered: Sep 2024–Aug 2025 (monthly medians).
  • Average CPL: 78.21; high: 206.98 (Sep 2024); low: 1.27 (Jul 2025); range: 205.72.
  • Trend: From 206.98 (Sep 2024) to 4.21 (Aug 2025), a -98% change.
  • Volatility: Average absolute MoM change ~98%.
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 2024: 84.56 (Oct) → 104.37 (Nov) → 32.70 (Dec), marking a steep December trough.
  • Early 2025: 37.52 (Jan) → 34.91 (Feb) → surge to 161.58 (Mar).
  • Spring/Summer: 91.69 (Apr) → 54.77 (May) → 124.01 (Jun), then a collapse to 1.27 (Jul) and 4.21 (Aug).

Baseline comparison (global)

  • Average CPL: 37.06; high: 41.58 (Nov 2024); low: 31.12 (Oct 2024); range: 10.45.
  • Trend: 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 37.03 (Aug 2025), a +12.6% change.
  • Volatility: Average absolute MoM change ~9.8%.
  • Seasonal signal: Mild Q4 uplift with a November peak; relatively stable from January through August.

How Canada compares to the global baseline

  • Overall level: Canada’s Manufacturing CPL is above market on average (+111%). It is higher than the baseline in 8 of 12 months (notably Sep, Oct, Nov 2024 and Mar, Apr, May, Jun 2025).
  • Exceptions: Below average in December 2024 and February 2025, and far below market in July–August 2025 following a mid-year spike.
  • Pattern contrast: The global series shows steady, modest seasonality (Q4 lift), while Canada’s series is characterized by acute swings—spiking in March and June, then falling sharply in July–August.

Seasonality and timing notes

  • Baseline indicates costs typically increase into Q4, peaking in November.
  • The selected Canada series deviates: December is a local low, and the most pronounced movements appear in March–June and a sharp drop in midsummer.

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

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

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.