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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Agriculture in Italy

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Cost Per Purchase for Agriculture in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Executive summary

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Agriculture and target country Italy compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways:

  • The Agriculture-Italy reading for July 2025 is 117.94, markedly above market levels.
  • Versus the global baseline in July 2025 (46.21), Italy is about 2.55x higher (+155%).
  • Compared to the global 13‑month average (47.73), the selected value is 2.47x higher (+147%).
  • The selected series has only one observed month, so internal volatility and trend cannot be inferred.
  • The global baseline shows seasonal strength in late Q4–Q1 and a pronounced dip in September 2025.

Selected series highlights

  • Scope: Agriculture in Italy (metric: cost-per-purchase), with one observed data point.
  • Average: 117.94 (same as single observation).
  • High/Low: High 117.94 (Jul 2025); Low 117.94 (Jul 2025).
  • First-to-last change: Not applicable (single month).
  • Notable observation: The July 2025 value sits considerably above typical global levels for mid-year.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline coverage: Sep 2024 to Sep 2025 (13 months).
  • Baseline average: 47.73; baseline high: 53.89 (Feb 2025); baseline low: 32.29 (Sep 2025).
  • Baseline first-to-last change: Down 30.7% from Sep 2024 (46.60) to Sep 2025 (32.29).
  • Month of comparison:
  • July 2025 baseline: 46.21.
  • July 2025 selected (Italy, Agriculture): 117.94, which is 2.55x the baseline (+155%).
  • Relative to broader baseline levels:
  • Versus baseline average (47.73): +147% (2.47x).
  • Even above baseline peak (53.89 in Feb 2025): +119% (≈2.19x).
  • Positioning: The selected July reading is clearly above market and not in line with overall baseline levels.

Seasonality and volatility context

  • Seasonal patterns visible in the global baseline:
  • Q4–Q1: Costs firm up, with a pronounced December spike (+19.3% month over month) and a peak in February.
  • Spring–summer: Gradual easing from March to August, mostly small month-to-month movements.
  • September 2025: Sharp dip to the series low (−29.3% m/m).
  • Volatility (baseline): Average absolute month-to-month change is approximately 6.4%.
  • Selected series seasonality: Not inferable due to a single observation. However, July is near the global average seasonally (46.21 baseline), making the Italy Agriculture reading materially above typical mid-year costs.

What this means for benchmarks

The July 2025 cost-per-purchase for Agriculture in Italy stands well above the global baseline in both the month-specific and all-period comparisons. While the global trend suggests higher costs in late Q4–Q1 and softer levels into summer, the Italy Agriculture July result significantly exceeds those seasonal norms.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Agriculture and Italy 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 Agriculture industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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.

Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.