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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Design in France

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Cost Per Purchase for Design in France

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Design in France vs. global

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

  • Overall positioning: Design in France ran far above market, averaging about 7.4x the global baseline (363.41 vs. 49.24).
  • Seasonal shape: Q4 is typically elevated; here, October–November were extremely high, but December dropped sharply. Costs bottomed in February and re-accelerated into summer, with July–August elevated again.
  • Volatility: The selected series was highly volatile, swinging from a -94% drop (Jan→Feb) to a +3,664% surge (Feb→Mar). The global baseline moved in single digits most months.

Selected series summary (Design, France)

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (11 months)
  • Average cost-per-purchase: 363.41
  • High: 1,063.80 in October 2024
  • Low: 5.33 in February 2025
  • First-to-last change: -46.9% from October 2024 (1,063.80) to August 2025 (564.95)
  • Notable moves:
  • Oct→Nov: -28.1% (1,063.80 to 764.46)
  • Nov→Dec: -84.4% (764.46 to 119.56)
  • Jan→Feb: -94.3% (93.60 to 5.33, series low)
  • Feb→Mar: +3,664% (5.33 to 200.56)
  • Apr→May: +209% (103.72 to 320.52)
  • Jun→Jul: +255% (167.30 to 593.70)
  • Seasonal read: Q4 started exceptionally high (Oct–Nov average 914.13), December defied the typical holiday run-up with a sharp dip. After a February trough, costs trended higher into early Q3, with July–August (579.33 average) markedly elevated.

Global baseline comparison

  • Baseline period aligned to Oct 2024–Aug 2025
  • Average: 49.24 (vs. 363.41 selected; about 7.4x lower)
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025
  • Low: 43.19 in November 2024
  • First-to-last change: -2.1% from October 2024 (46.67) to August 2025 (45.69)
  • Volatility: Mostly stable; largest monthly move was +19% in December (from November), with other changes generally within ±8%.

Relative positioning by month

  • Above market: 10 of 11 months. The selected series exceeded the global baseline by wide margins, especially in October–November and July–August.
  • Below market: February 2025, where Design in France (5.33) fell about 90% below the global median (53.89), marking the only below-baseline month.

What marketers can take from this benchmark view

  • The Design category in France shows very high and uneven cost-per-purchase versus the global benchmark, with sharp swings and seasonal pulses: elevated in early Q4, an unusual December dip, a February low, and a strong resurgence into summer.
  • Against a stable global backdrop, the selected market’s variability is the defining feature, with occasional extreme spikes and dips that dominate averages.

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

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.