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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Design in Netherlands

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Cost Per Purchase for Design in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per purchase benchmarks: Design in the Netherlands vs global

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

Key takeaways

  • The Netherlands–Design series sits well above market: average cost per purchase of 432.42 versus the global baseline’s 49.24 (≈8.8x higher) across the same months.
  • Volatility is high: average month-to-month movement of 246.38 (≈57% of the mean), compared with 2.24 (≈4.6%) globally.
  • Seasonality deviates from the typical pattern of higher Q4 costs: the series fell sharply from October to December, then rebounded with pronounced spikes in late spring and mid-summer.
  • From October 2024 to August 2025, costs declined 17% in the Netherlands–Design data, while the global baseline dipped only 2%.

Selected data overview (Design, Netherlands)

  • Average: 432.42 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (11 months).
  • High and low:
  • High: 905.22 in July 2025.
  • Low: 111.01 in February 2025.
  • Range: 794.21.
  • Trend and change:
  • First to last month: from 830.27 (Oct 2024) to 689.31 (Aug 2025), a 16.98% decrease.
  • Notable period moves:
  • Sharp Q4 drop: 830.27 in October to 131.46 in December (−84%).
  • Rebounds: +130.8% from February to March; +164.8% from April to May; +147.7% from June to July.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 246.38 (≈56.9% of the mean), indicating large swings clustered around May and July.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: 49.24 across the same months.
  • High and low:
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025.
  • Low: 43.19 in November 2024.
  • Trend and change:
  • First to last month: from 46.67 (Oct 2024) to 45.69 (Aug 2025), a 2.1% decrease.
  • Month-to-month movement is modest, with an average absolute change of 2.24 (≈4.6% of the mean).
  • Relative positioning of Netherlands–Design:
  • Average level: ≈8.8x above the global trend.
  • Peak gap: ≈19.6x in July (905.22 vs 46.21 globally in the same month).
  • The Netherlands–Design series is above the global baseline in every month observed.

Seasonality and patterns

  • While costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, the Netherlands–Design series declined through Q4 2024, reaching a low in February 2025 before rebounding strongly in May and peaking in July.
  • The global baseline shows mild seasonality with a small uplift into winter (December–February), but overall remains stable.

In summary, cost per purchase for Design in the Netherlands is consistently above market and notably more volatile than the global benchmark, with sharp dips into late Q4–Q1 and spikes in late spring and mid-summer. Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Design 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 Design 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.