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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Marketplaces in India

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Cost Per Lead for Marketplaces in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Marketplaces and target country India compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No monthly observations are available for Marketplaces in India in the period provided, so comparisons to the India/Marketplaces segment cannot be calculated. The global baseline is summarized below for directional context.
  • Global baseline cost-per-lead averaged 35.80 over the last 13 months, with a high of 41.58 in November 2024 and a low of 20.63 in September 2025.
  • Overall change from the first to last month was -37% (32.88 in September 2024 to 20.63 in September 2025).
  • Volatility averaged 12.6% month-to-month (absolute), with the largest spike in November 2024 (+33.6% vs. October) and the sharpest dip in September 2025 (-44.3% vs. August).
  • Seasonal uplift is evident in Q4: October–December 2024 averaged 37.44, above the full-period average.

Context and scope

  • Metric: cost-per-lead (median by month)
  • Industry: Marketplaces
  • Country: India
  • Selected data: no observations available for the period
  • Baseline: global monthly medians (September 2024–September 2025)

Global baseline trend for cost-per-lead

  • Average: 35.80 across 13 months.
  • High/low: 41.58 in November 2024 (highest), 20.63 in September 2025 (lowest). Range of 20.95.
  • Start vs. end: 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 20.63 (Sep 2025), a -37% decrease.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 12.6%.
  • Largest monthly rise: October to November 2024 (+33.6%).
  • Largest monthly decline: August to September 2025 (-44.3%).
  • Seasonality:
  • Q4 uplift: October (31.12) rising to a peak in November (41.58) and remaining elevated in December (39.63). Q4 average of 37.44, above the full-period average.
  • Early-year reset: January eased to 35.54, followed by a return to upper-30s in February–August (most months between 37–40).
  • Mid-year stability: May–July showed minimal drift (changes of -3.2% and +0.8%).

Selected industry and country vs. global baseline

  • Marketplaces in India: no monthly data points were provided for this period, so averages, highs/lows, or volatility cannot be computed for the selected segment.
  • Relative position vs. global: not determinable given the absence of selected-series observations. The global baseline therefore serves as the only directional benchmark in this window.

Notable months in the baseline

  • November 2024: peak cost-per-lead at 41.58, marking the Q4 seasonal high.
  • September 2025: pronounced dip to 20.63, the lowest point in the series.
  • Extended stretch above the overall average: eight months (Nov–Dec 2024; Feb; Apr–Aug 2025) ran above 35.80, indicating sustained mid-year elevation.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces and India 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 India, 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.