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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Manufacturing in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Manufacturing in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Manufacturing in Great Britain vs. global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for the Manufacturing industry in Great Britain compared to the global baseline. It is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Great Britain Manufacturing CPL sits above market overall: average 160.77 vs. global 36.96 (≈4.4x higher). Excluding a September spike, the average is 80.01 (≈2.2x global).
  • Volatility is high in the selected data: average month-to-month change ≈79%, versus ≈10% for the global baseline.
  • The series ranges from a high of 887.59 (Sep 2024) to a low of 4.35 (Aug 2025). The period ends 99.5% below where it started.
  • The global baseline is steady, peaking mildly in November (41.58) and rising 12.6% from Sep 2024 to Aug 2025—consistent with typical Q4 pressure—while the selected data shows mid-year surges and late-summer lows.

Selected data overview (Manufacturing, Great Britain)

  • Coverage: Sep 2024 to Aug 2025 (no Dec–Jan readings).
  • Average: 160.77; Median: 66.75.
  • High: 887.59 in Sep 2024. Secondary spike at 268.83 in Jun 2025.
  • Low: 4.35 in Aug 2025; July also very low at 7.89.
  • Trend from first to last: -99.5%.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ≈79%. Notable swings include:
  • Sep → Oct: -92.8% (887.59 to 64.04)
  • Feb → Mar: +79.1% (67.12 to 120.21)
  • May → Jun: +236.3% (79.94 to 268.83)
  • Jun → Jul: -97.1% (268.83 to 7.89)

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Over the same months, the global baseline averages 36.96 with a median of 38.47 (low dispersion).
  • Baseline highs and lows: 41.58 (Nov 2024) and 31.12 (Oct 2024).
  • Baseline volatility: ≈9.9% average month-to-month change; trend +12.6% from Sep 2024 to Aug 2025.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Great Britain Manufacturing CPL is above market in 8 of 10 shared months. Only July (7.89 vs. 38.67) and August (4.35 vs. 37.03) fall below baseline.
  • In Q4, global costs peak in November (41.58). Great Britain Manufacturing in Oct–Nov remains elevated at 64.04–66.37, i.e., roughly 1.6–2.1x the global levels for those months.
  • Mid-2025 divergence: a sharp surge in June (268.83) followed by a collapse in July–August, unlike the globally steady mid-year pattern.

Seasonal patterns and timing notes

  • Global data shows the familiar Q4 lift, with a November peak and otherwise stable monthly movements.
  • Great Britain Manufacturing does not mirror this seasonality tightly: Q4 levels are steady rather than spiking, while the most pronounced movement occurs mid-year (June spike) and late summer (July–August trough).

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing 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.

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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.