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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Hardware and Networking in France

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Cost Per Purchase for Hardware and Networking in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Hardware and Networking and target country France compared to the global trend, using the same months. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Levels are well above market: France averages $174.75 per purchase versus a global baseline of $49.24—about 3.55x higher.
  • Volatility is elevated: average month-to-month change is $94.39 (52% on a relative basis) versus the baseline’s $2.24 (4.7%).
  • Seasonality is pronounced: costs dip into early Q2 (April low), spike into early summer (July peak), and show a late-summer correction. Q4 shows the typical holiday lift, with a December surge.

Overview of the selected time-series (France, Hardware and Networking)

  • Period covered: Oct 2024 to Aug 2025 (monthly medians).
  • Average: $174.75
  • High: $504.94 in Jul 2025 (record peak)
  • Low: $75.11 in Apr 2025 (trough)
  • First vs. last month: $152.25 (Oct 2024) to $225.62 (Aug 2025), up 48.2%
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: $94.39
  • Average absolute month-to-month percent move: 52.4%
  • Notable movements:
  • Nov 2024 fell 37.5% from October, then December jumped 82.8%.
  • A steady slide from January to April culminated in the lowest level of the period.
  • Strong rebound from April to June (+115% in May, +44% in June), culminating in a July spike (+117% month-over-month).
  • August pulled back 55.3% from the July high, but remained above the period average.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Average vs. market: $174.75 (France) vs. $49.24 (baseline). France ran 1.46x to 10.9x above the global benchmark across months:
  • Closest to market: April (1.46x); February–April hovered at 1.6x or lower.
  • Most elevated: July (10.9x), June and August near 5x.
  • Baseline seasonality and stability:
  • Baseline high/low: $53.89 (Feb 2025) and $43.19 (Nov 2024).
  • First vs. last month: $46.67 to $45.69, down 2.1%.
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: $2.24 (4.7% relative), indicating a stable global backdrop versus the more volatile France series.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Q4: Costs rose into December in France, aligning with the holiday-driven lift commonly seen in Facebook Ads benchmarks; November was softer before a December surge.
  • Q1–early Q2: Costs trended down, bottoming in April—below-average levels typical of post-holiday softness.
  • Late Q2–Q3: Escalation through May–July, peaking in July before a substantial August correction.
  • The global baseline shows a gentler version of this cadence: a mild December–February lift, then a steady easing into summer.

Month-by-month highlights

  • Oct–Dec 2024: $152.25 → $95.11 → $173.93 (sharp December lift).
  • Jan–Apr 2025: $129.16 → $86.04 → $85.62 → $75.11 (progressive decline to the trough).
  • May–Aug 2025: $161.61 → $232.83 → $504.94 → $225.62 (rapid escalation to July high, followed by a pullback).

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking 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 Hardware and Networking 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.