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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Marketplaces in Spain

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Cost Per Lead for Marketplaces in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Marketplaces in Spain compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall level: Spain’s Marketplaces average cost per lead (CPL) was 34.70 across the period, 6.4% below the global baseline (37.06). In 9 of 12 months, Spain ran below market; 1 month was in line; 2 months were above.
  • Volatility: Spain showed high month‑to‑month swings (average absolute change 33.20; median 18.85) versus a much steadier global baseline (3.42 average; 1.94 median). A single October spike drove most of the excess volatility.
  • Seasonal shape: A sharp October 2024 surge was followed by a quick reversion in November–December. Spring 2025 (March–April) marked the lowest CPLs, while June rose notably before easing through July–August.

Selected data performance: Marketplaces in Spain

  • Average: 34.70
  • High and low:
  • High: 132.21 in October 2024 (clear outlier)
  • Low: 11.92 in April 2025
  • Range outside the outlier: 12–55 for 11 of 12 months; 10 of those months sat at or below 39.50.
  • First-to-last change: From 14.47 in September 2024 to 18.23 in August 2025, up 26.0%.
  • Volatility:
  • Average month‑to‑month absolute change: 33.20
  • Median month‑to‑month absolute change: 18.85
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Spike: October 2024 to 132.21, followed by a sharp normalization to 25.49 in November and 13.31 in December.
  • Dip cluster: March–April 2025 marked the lowest sustained levels (12.86 and 11.92).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 37.06; high 41.58 (November 2024), low 31.12 (October 2024).
  • Baseline first-to-last change: 32.88 (September 2024) to 37.03 (August 2025), up 12.6%.
  • Relative position by month:
  • Below market in 9 of 12 months, often materially lower in late Q4 and spring (e.g., December −66%, March −61%, April −69% vs baseline).
  • Above market in 2 months: October (+325% vs baseline) and June (+44%).
  • In line in July (+2% vs baseline).
  • Stability: The baseline stayed within a narrow 31–42 band, indicating steadier conditions versus Spain’s more variable pattern.

Seasonal and monthly patterns observed

  • Q4 2024: An exceptional October surge, then a swift cooldown through November–December to some of the lowest levels in the period.
  • Early 2025: CPLs climbed modestly in January–February before dropping to cycle lows in March–April.
  • Summer 2025: A mid‑year lift in June, easing in July and falling back again in August.

Month-by-month highlights (Spain vs global)

  • October 2024: 132.21 vs 31.12 (+325% above market; period high).
  • December 2024: 13.31 vs 39.63 (−66%; period low zone).
  • April 2025: 11.92 vs 38.59 (−69%; lowest month).
  • June 2025: 55.37 vs 38.35 (+44%; second‑highest month).
  • July 2025: 39.50 vs 38.67 (+2%; broadly in line).

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

Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

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.