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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Consumer Goods in Netherlands

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Cost Per Purchase for Consumer Goods in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Consumer Goods and target country Netherlands compared to the global trend.
  • Average cost-per-purchase in the Netherlands came in slightly above the global baseline (+1.3%).
  • The Netherlands series showed high volatility (average month-to-month move ~26.7% vs. 7.0% globally).
  • Clear seasonality: a Q4 uplift into December, a Q2 surge (April–June), a late-summer spike in August, and a sharp September dip.

Overview of the Netherlands Consumer Goods trend

  • Average across the period: 48.46.
  • High: 71.49 in August 2025.
  • Low: 11.64 in September 2025.
  • Range (high–low): 59.85, indicating substantial fluctuation.
  • Change from first to last month: down 70.3% (from 39.16 in October 2024 to 11.64 in September 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of ~26.7%.
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Q4 lift: October → December rose from 39.16 to 58.46.
  • Early-year dip: January–March averaged 45.26, down from 48.93 in Q4.
  • Q2 surge: April–June averaged 56.58, marking the strongest sustained period.
  • Late-summer spike: August hit the yearly high (+55% vs. July), followed by a sharp September trough (-84% vs. August).

How it compares to the global baseline

  • Baseline average: 47.82 (Netherlands is +0.64 higher, or +1.3%).
  • Baseline high/low: 53.89 (February 2025) and 32.29 (September 2025); baseline range: 21.60.
  • Baseline change from first to last month: -30.8% (less steep than Netherlands).
  • Month positioning vs. baseline:
  • Above market: November 2024, December 2024, April–June 2025, August 2025 (6 of 12 months).
  • In line: July 2025.
  • Below average: October 2024, January–March 2025, September 2025 (5 months).
  • Notable relative deviations:
  • Netherlands ran well below market in March 2025 (~-22%).
  • It was significantly above market in April (+19%), May (+10%), June (+11%), and especially August (+57%).
  • September 2025 fell well below the global level (-64%).

Seasonal signals and monthly highlights

  • Q4 behavior: Costs typically increase toward December around holiday periods; Netherlands followed this pattern with a strong climb into December (58.46), exceeding the global December median (51.53).
  • Q1 divergence: While the global trend rose into February, Netherlands softened, running -10% to -22% below baseline from January to March.
  • Q2/Q3 dynamics: A sharp April rebound (+49% month-over-month) set up a high-cost Q2 in the Netherlands, staying above the global benchmark into June. After a steady July, August spiked to the yearly high, then reversed in September to the yearly low.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Consumer Goods and Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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.

Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.