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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Manufacturing in France

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Cost Per Lead for Manufacturing in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, the Manufacturing industry in France shows cost per lead levels that are consistently below the global baseline in the observed months.
  • The selected series averages 33.92, roughly 8.6% below the global average for the same months (37.10), and about 5% below the global average across the full year (35.80).
  • Clear seasonality: costs rise in Q4 (notably November) and normalize in early spring, broadly in line with global trends.
  • Volatility is moderate overall but with a sharp Q4 jump: +84.7% from October to November, then a mild pullback by April (-7.2%).

Scope and framing

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Manufacturing and target country France compared to the global trend. The time series for France includes October 2024, November 2024, and April 2025; comparisons use the same months where applicable.

Selected data (Manufacturing, France): highlights

  • Average across observed months: 33.92
  • High and low:
  • High: 41.21 (November 2024)
  • Low: 22.32 (October 2024)
  • Range: 18.89
  • Month-to-month movement:
  • October → November: +84.7% (22.32 to 41.21), a notable Q4 spike
  • November → April: -7.2% (41.21 to 38.23)
  • First-to-last change: +71% from October 2024 (22.32) to April 2025 (38.23)
  • Notable spike: November 2024, aligning with typical Q4 cost pressure

Global baseline: context and seasonality

  • Average (full period, Sep 2024–Sep 2025): 35.80
  • High and low:
  • High: 41.58 (November 2024)
  • Low: 20.63 (September 2025)
  • First-to-last change (Sep 2024 → Sep 2025): -37%
  • Seasonal pattern is evident: costs rise into Q4 (October 31.12 → November 41.58 → December 39.63), ease in Q1–Q2, remain elevated through early summer, dip in August, and drop sharply in September.

Head-to-head comparison (overlapping months)

  • October 2024: France 22.32 vs global 31.12 (28.3% below market)
  • November 2024: France 41.21 vs global 41.58 (0.9% below market; in line with overall trends)
  • April 2025: France 38.23 vs global 38.59 (1.0% below market; in line with overall trends)
  • Averages (over same months):
  • France: 33.92
  • Global: 37.10
  • France sits 8.6% below the global benchmark on average in these months.
  • Volatility comparison:
  • Oct → Nov: France +84.7% vs global +33.6% (France more volatile entering Q4)
  • Nov → Apr: France -7.2% vs global -7.2% (movement aligned with market)

Seasonal observations for marketers

  • The France Manufacturing series mirrors the global Q4 run-up, peaking in November, then easing by April. This places France mostly below average versus the global benchmark while following the same seasonal shape.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Manufacturing and France 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 France, 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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France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.