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June 2025 - June 2026
Detailed observation of presented data
E-commerce cost-per-purchase in All countries ran materially below the global benchmark across the year, trading in a lower band but with sharper month-to-month swings. On average E-commerce cost-per-purchase sat near $34.30 versus a $49.77 global median — roughly 31% cheaper — yet the E‑commerce series showed deeper troughs and sudden lifts (notably a March trough and a May spike). This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
This analysis explores ad performance trends for E-commerce in All countries compared to the global benchmark.
The E-commerce series started in June 2025 at about $37.14 and finished May 2026 at $40.24 — a net lift of roughly 8.4% from start to finish. Across the 12-month window the E-commerce median cost-per-purchase averaged $34.30, with a low of $26.13 in March 2026 and a high of $40.24 in May 2026. Month-to-month moves were frequent: the average absolute monthly change was about $3.73 (≈11% of the E‑commerce mean), highlighting notable volatility.
By contrast the global baseline averaged $49.77 over the same months, with its high in March 2026 ($55.51) and low in May 2026 ($42.17). The global series declined toward spring overall (ending down roughly 14% from June to May), while the E‑commerce series was choppier but ended higher.
Seasonally, both series show activity around typical retail cycles, but in different rhythms. E-commerce eased into a low in March 2026 (the year’s nadir at $26.13), rebounded into spring and then lifted sharply into May 2026. Q4 (Oct–Dec) registered mid-range levels for E‑commerce (roughly $34–$37), not the clear peak seen in headline retail competition months. The baseline pattern peaked in March, then softened into April–May; E-commerce mirrored that softening only briefly before a May uptick. Overall the rhythm reads as a winter dip into January/February for some months and a pronounced March–May swing.
E-commerce cost-per-purchase in All countries trailed the global benchmark consistently — typically 24%–38% below for most months, widening to a maximum gap of about 53% below in March 2026. The narrowest gap occurred in May 2026 when E‑commerce was only ~4.6% below the global median as the baseline fell and E‑commerce rose. Volatility was higher in E‑commerce: average monthly movement was about $3.73 versus $3.08 for the global baseline (roughly 21% greater in absolute swing terms), and relative volatility measured as a share of the mean was ~11% for E‑commerce versus ~6% for the global benchmark.
Understanding Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks for E-commerce across All countries provides a data-grounded view of industry ad performance and country-specific ad costs trends compared to global CPM analysis and CPC trends.
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. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.
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.
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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