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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Consumer Goods in Sweden

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Cost Per Purchase for Consumer Goods in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost per purchase benchmarks: Consumer Goods in Sweden vs. global

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Consumer Goods and target country Sweden 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 level: Sweden’s cost per purchase averaged 44.4 over the period, about 7% below the global benchmark (47.7), placing it generally below market.
  • Volatility: Sweden showed higher month-to-month volatility (average absolute move ~11.4) than the global baseline (~3.0), driven by a sharp August spike and a September dip.
  • Seasonality: Both Sweden and the global trend show a Q4 lift, with costs rising into November–December. Sweden also saw a pronounced run-up in late spring/summer (April–August).
  • Relative positioning: Sweden was below the global level in 7 of 13 months, broadly in line or below in Q4, and above market from April through August 2025.

Sweden (selected data) trend highlights

  • Average: 44.4
  • High: 72.9 in Aug 2025
  • Low: 6.21 in Sep 2025
  • First-to-last change: −84% (from 38.9 in Sep 2024 to 6.21 in Sep 2025)
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change ~11.4 (about 26% of the average level)
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 seasonal lift: 36.8 (Oct) → 44.1 (Nov) → 45.9 (Dec)
  • Step-up in spring: 42.3 (Mar) → 55.3 (Apr) → 54.4–54.9 (May–Jun)
  • Summer peak: 72.9 in Aug 2025
  • Sharp dip: down to 6.21 in Sep 2025

Global baseline highlights

  • Average: 47.7
  • High: 53.9 in Feb 2025
  • Low: 32.3 in Sep 2025
  • First-to-last change: −31% (46.6 in Sep 2024 to 32.3 in Sep 2025)
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change ~3.0
  • Seasonality: December uptick (51.5) with elevated levels sustained into Q1 (52–54), followed by a gradual easing through mid-year and a larger drop in September.

Sweden vs. global comparison

  • Level comparison: Sweden averaged ~7% below the global benchmark.
  • By month:
  • Below market: Sep–Oct 2024, Dec 2024–Mar 2025, and Sep 2025
  • Above market: Nov 2024 and Apr–Aug 2025 (notably higher in Aug 2025: 72.9 vs. 45.7)
  • Highs/lows:
  • Sweden’s range (6.21–72.9) exceeded the global range (32.3–53.9), underscoring higher variability.
  • Trend dynamics:
  • Q4 behavior is consistent with typical peak-season costs (lift into Nov–Dec).
  • Sweden diverged upward in late spring/summer (Apr–Aug), then fell sharply in September, whereas the global series eased more gradually before a September drop.

Seasonality and pattern notes

  • Q4: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods; Sweden followed this with a mild lift in Nov–Dec.
  • Spring to summer 2025: Sweden exhibited a sustained rise above the global trend from April through August, peaking in August.

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

Sweden Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 6National Day
Jun 21Midsummer Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday is huge), December (Christmas and post-Christmas sales), June (Midsummer seasonal promotions), January (Winter sale season)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike during Black Friday and early December, especially in e‑commerce and fashion. Easter and Midsummer holidays often decrease weekday inventory but increase media usage during long weekends. Midsummer tends to be quiet in retail but active in travel and food sectors. Post-Christmas sales in January still see high digital ad demand.

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.