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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Construction in Germany

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Cost Per Purchase for Construction in Germany

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Construction in Germany vs global

Key takeaways

  • Construction in Germany shows cost-per-purchase well above market: on average ~23x higher than the global benchmark across the observed months.
  • Extreme volatility in the selected data (average absolute month-over-month change ~95%) versus a relatively steady global baseline (~7%).
  • Seasonal shape differs from the market: December dips sharply in Germany, followed by a January spike; summer months sit near the low end. The global trend rises modestly in December–February and eases through mid-year.
  • From the first to the last observed month, Germany’s costs fell by 67.5%, while the global baseline declined 30.8%.

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

Selected data overview (Construction, Germany)

  • Average: €1,094.48; median: €818.17
  • High: €2,276.80 (January 2025); low: €491.37 (July 2025)
  • First to last month: from €1,724.06 (October 2024) to €559.74 (August 2025), a decline of 67.5%
  • Volatility: very high. Notable month-to-month shifts include:
  • October → November: -9.4%
  • November → December: -67.6% (sharp Q4 dip)
  • December → January: +349.5% (largest jump)
  • January → February: -75.4%
  • February → April: +91.8%
  • April → July: -54.3%
  • July → August: +13.9%

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: €47.82; high: €53.89 (February 2025); low: €32.29 (September 2025)
  • First to last month: from €46.67 (October 2024) to €32.29 (September 2025), -30.8%
  • Volatility: low, with modest moves through most of the year and a larger September correction.
  • Relative positioning: Germany’s Construction cost-per-purchase is consistently above market, ranging from ~10x to ~44x the global level depending on the month (e.g., ~36.9x in October 2024; ~9.8x in December 2024; ~43.5x in January 2025; ~12.3x in August 2025).

Seasonality and pattern insights

  • Germany (Construction): a pronounced Q4-to-Q1 pattern with a December trough and a January peak. Summer is comparatively soft (July–August near the lowest levels observed).
  • Global baseline: costs typically increase in Q4 and early Q1 (December–February), then trend downward across late spring and summer, with a notable dip in September.

Monthly highlights

  • October–November 2024: elevated costs, still easing (-9.4%).
  • December 2024: steep decline to €506.35, the lowest of Q4.
  • January 2025: spike to €2,276.80, the series high.
  • February 2025: sharp pullback (-75.4%) to €560.83.
  • April 2025: recovery to €1,075.50.
  • July 2025: trough at €491.37; August rebounds to €559.74.

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

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Oct 3German Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)

Potential Advertising Impact

Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.

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.