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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Marketplaces in France

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Cost Per Lead for Marketplaces in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Marketplaces and target country France compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall level: France Marketplaces sits about 6.7% below the global average across the period (Sep 2024–Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: The France series is highly volatile—about 8x the global baseline’s month‑to‑month movement—driven by sharp spikes in October 2024 and June–July 2025 and an extreme dip in December 2024.
  • Seasonality: Globally, costs typically rise in Q4 around holiday periods. France shows an atypical pattern with an October spike followed by a December trough, then another surge mid‑2025.
  • Trajectory: France declined 14.2% from first to last month, while the global benchmark rose 12.6%.

Scope

  • Metric: cost per lead (median, monthly)
  • Industry: Marketplaces
  • Country: France (compared to global baseline)
  • Period: September 2024 to August 2025

Marketplaces in France: overview

  • Average: 34.56
  • High: 93.51 in Oct 2024
  • Low: 2.76 in Dec 2024
  • Range: 90.75
  • Volatility (avg absolute month‑to‑month change): 27.52
  • First-to-last change: down 14.2% (27.45 in Sep 2024 to 23.54 in Aug 2025)

Notable movements:

  • Oct 2024 surge to 93.51 (+~240% vs Sep), the period’s peak.
  • Nov drops to 27.95 (−~70% vs Oct), then Dec collapses to 2.76 (−~90% vs Nov), the period’s trough.
  • Jun–Jul 2025 rise to 69.65 and 60.53, before a sharp pullback to 23.54 in Aug (−~61% vs Jul).

Global baseline: context

  • Average: 37.06
  • High: 41.58 in Nov 2024
  • Low: 31.12 in Oct 2024
  • Range: 10.45
  • Volatility (avg absolute month‑to‑month change): 3.42
  • First-to-last change: up 12.6% (32.88 in Sep 2024 to 37.03 in Aug 2025)

Seasonality is visible globally: costs lift into Q4, peaking in November and remaining elevated in December, then stabilizing through 2025 in the high‑30s.

France vs global: how it stacks up

  • Level: France averages 34.56 vs 37.06 globally (about 6.7% below market).
  • Frequency: France is below the global benchmark in 9 of 12 months; it exceeds the global level in Oct 2024, Jun 2025, and Jul 2025.
  • Oct 2024: 93.51 vs 31.12 (about 200% above market).
  • Jun 2025: 69.65 vs 38.35 (about 82% above market).
  • Jul 2025: 60.53 vs 38.67 (about 57% above market).
  • Extremes: France’s December 2024 low (2.76) sits ~93% below the global December value (39.63).
  • Stability: The global series is far steadier (range 10.45) than France (range 90.75).

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Global: Q4 costs typically increase around holiday periods (Nov–Dec peak).
  • France Marketplaces: An early Q4 spike in October contrasts with a December trough; a second surge appears mid‑year (Jun–Jul), followed by an August reset well below market (23.54 vs 37.03, ~36% lower).

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces 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 Marketplaces 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.