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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Gaming in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Purchase for Gaming in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Gaming in Great Britain vs. global

This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Gaming and target country Great Britain 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

  • Overall level: Great Britain’s Gaming cost-per-purchase averaged 49.83 over the last 12 months, slightly above the global baseline’s 49.02 (+1.7%).
  • Volatility: The selected time series is highly volatile (median month-to-month absolute change ~43%) versus a very stable global baseline (~2%).
  • Seasonality: Unlike the global trend where costs typically firm up into Q4, Great Britain saw a pronounced Q4 drop to a December low, followed by a January spike.
  • Relative position: Great Britain was above market in 5 of 12 months, below market in 7, with the average lifted by an outlier in January.

Selected data overview (Gaming, Great Britain)

  • Average: 49.83 across Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 120.45 in Jan 2025 (notable spike).
  • Low: 21.78 in Dec 2024 (notable dip).
  • 12-month range: 98.67.
  • Trend from first to last month: 39.84 in Sep 2024 to 46.72 in Aug 2025, up +17.3%.
  • Month-to-month highlights:
  • Q4 pattern: 50.78 (Oct) → 29.38 (Nov) → 21.78 (Dec), a steady decline into year-end.
  • Post-holiday surge: Jan jumps to 120.45 (+453% vs. Dec), then retraces to 49.34 in Feb and 22.30 in Mar.
  • Mid-year lift: May–Jun rises to 55.08 and 78.83 before dropping to 35.43 in Jul and settling at 46.72 in Aug.
  • Typical month-to-month movement: median absolute change ~43%, indicating substantial swings in acquisition cost.

Global baseline comparison

  • Baseline average: 49.02 (Sep 2024–Aug 2025).
  • Baseline highs and lows:
  • High: 53.89 in Feb 2025.
  • Low: 43.19 in Nov 2024.
  • Baseline trend: 46.60 in Sep 2024 to 45.69 in Aug 2025 (-2.0%), with minimal volatility (median absolute MoM ~2.0%).
  • Seasonal pattern: Baseline edges higher into December–February (51.53 in Dec; 53.89 in Feb), consistent with typical Q4–Q1 demand pressure.

Side-by-side insights

  • Relative level by month:
  • Above market: Oct (+8.8%), Jan (+130%), May (+8.1%), Jun (+67.9%), Aug (+2.3%).
  • Below market: Sep (-14.5%), Nov (-32.0%), Dec (-57.8%), Feb (-8.4%), Mar (-57.7%), Apr (-6.7%), Jul (-23.3%).
  • Seasonal contrast:
  • Q4: Great Britain averaged 33.98 (Oct–Dec), significantly below the global 47.13 (below average in the holiday period).
  • Q1: Great Britain averaged 64.03 (Jan–Mar) vs. global 52.94, driven by the January spike (above market).
  • Impact of outliers: Excluding January, Great Britain’s average drops to 43.42, ~10.9% below the baseline excluding January (48.72), underscoring how one month lifts the yearly average.

Understanding COST_PER_PURCHASE benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming and Great Britain 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 Gaming industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.