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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics

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Cost Per Lead for Transportation and Logistics

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Cost per lead benchmarks summary

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Transportation and Logistics and target country All countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • Overall position: Transportation and Logistics sits below market. Average cost per lead is 32.50 versus the global baseline at 37.06 (about 12% lower). Median is 28.71 vs 38.47 (about 25% lower).
  • Trend direction: From September 2024 to August 2025, costs fell 49% (from 59.24 to 30.02), while the global baseline rose 13% over the same period.
  • Volatility: Marked month‑to‑month swings. Average absolute change is 13.72 (44% on a percentage basis) vs the baseline’s 3.42 (9.8%).
  • Seasonality: The global market typically rises in Q4 (peak in November 2024), but Transportation and Logistics declined through November–December and hit its trough in June 2025, then rebounded in July.
  • Relative performance by month: 4 of 12 months were above market (Sep, Oct, Mar, Apr); the rest were below, notably January (≈51% below) and June (≈59% below).

Transportation and Logistics (all countries): trend overview

  • Average: 32.50; median: 28.71.
  • Highs/lows: High in September 2024 at 59.24 and again elevated in April 2025 at 58.67; low in June 2025 at 15.61. Range across the year: 43.64.
  • Notable moves:
  • Largest spike: June to July 2025, +119.6% (15.61 to 34.27).
  • Additional surge: March to April 2025, +72.8% (33.96 to 58.67).
  • Sharp drops: April to May 2025, −54.1%; May to June 2025, −42.1%.
  • Directional change: −49.3% from first to last month (59.24 in Sep 2024 to 30.02 in Aug 2025).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline averages: 37.06 average and 38.47 median, with a tighter range (31.12 to 41.58).
  • Volatility: Baseline month‑to‑month shifts are modest (avg absolute change 3.42; 9.8% on a percentage basis) versus Transportation and Logistics at 13.72 (44%).
  • Month-by-month relative positioning:
  • Above market: Sep 2024 (+80%), Oct 2024 (+19%), Mar 2025 (+3%), Apr 2025 (+52%).
  • Below market: Most other months; particularly Jan 2025 (−51%) and Jun 2025 (−59%).
  • Directionally, the baseline rises in Q4 (peak November 2024 at 41.58 and elevated December), while Transportation and Logistics shows the opposite pattern—declining into December and January, then spiking in April.

Seasonality and patterns

  • Global seasonality shows higher costs in Q4 around holiday periods (Nov–Dec), stabilizing in Q1–Q2.
  • Transportation and Logistics diverges: costs eased through late Q4 into January, spiked in April, fell sharply into June, then rebounded in July. This indicates industry‑specific dynamics against the broader market rhythm.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics and All countries available 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 Transportation and Logistics industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

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.