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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for E-commerce in France

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Cost Per Purchase for E-commerce in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Across October 2024–September 2025, France E-commerce cost per purchase averaged 44.90, about 6% below the global baseline (47.82), indicating below-market costs overall.
  • The France series was markedly more volatile: average month-to-month absolute change of 9.28 vs 3.25 for the baseline (≈3x higher).
  • Selected data peaked in August 2025 (61.30) and hit its low in September 2025 (33.79), a sharp -44.9% swing month over month.
  • From first to last month, France fell -29.5% (47.94 to 33.79), broadly in line with the global decline of -30.8%.
  • Seasonal shape differs: the global trend rises into winter (Dec–Feb), while France E-commerce shows a late-summer spike.

Overview and context

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry E-commerce 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. All figures reflect monthly medians.

France E-commerce trend (selected data)

  • Average: 44.90; High: 61.30 (Aug 2025); Low: 33.79 (Sep 2025); Range: 27.51.
  • First-to-last change: -29.5% (Oct 2024: 47.94 → Sep 2025: 33.79).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 9.28.
  • Notable moves:
  • Jan → Feb: -15.5% (42.13 → 35.58), followed by a Mar rebound of +22.4%.
  • Mar → Apr: +16.8% (43.56 → 50.87).
  • May → Jun: -31.0% (50.27 → 34.67).
  • Jul → Aug: +43.6% (42.70 → 61.30), then Aug → Sep: -44.9% (61.30 → 33.79).

Global baseline comparison

  • Baseline average: 47.82; High: 53.89 (Feb 2025); Low: 32.29 (Sep 2025); Range: 21.60.
  • First-to-last change: -30.8% (Oct 2024: 46.67 → Sep 2025: 32.29).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 3.25.
  • Relative positioning:
  • France was below market in 8 of 12 months; above in Oct, Nov, Aug, and Sep.
  • Largest gaps:
  • Feb 2025: France 35.58 vs global 53.89 (≈34% below market).
  • Aug 2025: France 61.30 vs global 45.69 (≈34% above market).
  • Q4 context: France’s Q4 average (47.99) was slightly above the global Q4 average (47.13), but France did not surge in December the way the global series did.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Global: elevated costs from December through February, suggesting a winter peak.
  • France E-commerce: a distinct late-summer spike in August, followed by a sharp September correction, and comparatively softer winter months.
  • Overall, France sits below average on costs but with higher intra-year swings than the global market.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry E-commerce 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 E-commerce industry, Facebook ad costs can be varied, with peaks during holiday seasons and competitive product categories. 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.