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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Consumer Goods in Denmark

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Cost Per Purchase for Consumer Goods in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B in advertising data, Denmark’s Consumer Goods cost-per-purchase runs slightly above the global benchmark on average (+1.9%), but with materially higher month-to-month volatility.
  • Strong Q3 seasonality stands out: a sharp run-up into August 2025 (the yearly peak) followed by a steep September correction. Q4 shows moderate increases, typical of holiday-driven costs.
  • Overall change from the first to last month is marginal (-1.9%), masking large intra-year swings.

Scope and context

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Consumer Goods and target country Denmark compared to the global trend. Figures reflect monthly medians and provide directional Facebook Ads benchmarks.

Denmark Consumer Goods overview (selected data)

  • Average across the period: 48.75
  • High: 80.12 (Aug 2025)
  • Low: 33.79 (Sep 2025)
  • Range: 46.34 points
  • First-to-last change: 34.42 (Oct 2024) to 33.79 (Sep 2025), down 1.9%
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month move of 10.86 points
  • Notable movements:
  • Apr 2025 jumped 46.4% vs Mar (38.51 → 56.37)
  • Aug 2025 surged 30.7% vs Jul (61.36 → 80.12)
  • Sep 2025 dropped 57.8% vs Aug (80.12 → 33.79)

Comparison to global baseline

  • Baseline average: 47.82; selected is 1.9% higher (48.75), indicating slightly above-market costs overall.
  • Baseline high/low: 53.89 (Feb 2025) and 32.29 (Sep 2025), versus Denmark’s 80.12 and 33.79. Denmark’s peak is 48.7% above the baseline peak.
  • Volatility: baseline’s average month-to-month move is 3.25 points vs Denmark’s 10.86, signaling much steadier global conditions.
  • First-to-last change: baseline fell 30.8% (46.67 → 32.29), while Denmark edged down 1.9%, leaving the selected series above market more often in the back half of the year.
  • Months above baseline: 7 of 12 (notably Apr–Sep).

Seasonality and patterns

  • Q4: Costs rise into the holidays. Denmark averaged 42.63 in Oct–Dec vs the global 47.13, suggesting a milder Q4 lift locally.
  • Q1: Denmark tracked well below global (39.17 vs 52.94), indicating below-market costs early in the year.
  • Q3: Denmark was markedly above-market (58.42 vs 41.40), with an August spike and a September reset aligning with end-of-summer promotional cycles.

Monthly highlights versus baseline

  • Below market: Oct 2024 (-26%), Dec 2024 (-9%), Jan–Mar 2025 (-23% to -28%)
  • In line/slightly above: May 2025 (+0.3%), Sep 2025 (+4.6%)
  • Well above market: Apr 2025 (+9%), Jun 2025 (+21%), Jul 2025 (+33%), Aug 2025 (+75%)

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

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Christmas & Boxing Day (late Dec), Easter holidays (groceries, travel, tourism), Mother's Day and Valentine's Day

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter period due to travel-related campaigns. Late December ad competition might intensify in retail and hospitality. Whit Weekend might reduce weekday competition. Strict retail closures on holidays could drop competition, but pre-holiday CPMs may escalate.

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.