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

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Cost Per Purchase for Hardware and Networking in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Across the observed months, cost per purchase for Hardware and Networking in India averages 303.67, which is 6.35x above the global baseline average of 47.82—firmly above market.
  • The series is highly volatile: a +63.0% jump from December 2024 to March 2025 (319.49 to 520.82), followed by an -86.5% drop by August 2025 (down to 70.69). First-to-last change: -77.9%.
  • Compared to the global trend, India’s values remain above market throughout comparable months: 6.20x in December 2024, 9.90x in March 2025, and 1.55x in August 2025.
  • The global baseline shows mild Q4–Q1 elevation and a sharp late-summer/September dip, indicating seasonality that marketers typically see around holiday periods and post-peak resets.

Scope and dataset

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

Selected time-series summary

  • Average: 303.67; median across observed months: 319.49.
  • High: 520.82 in March 2025; low: 70.69 in August 2025.
  • Change from first to last observed month: -77.9% (December 2024 to August 2025).
  • Volatility: very high, with an average absolute month-over-month change of 74.8% between observed points (Dec→Mar +63.0%; Mar→Aug -86.5%).
  • Notable spike: March 2025 (520.82). Notable dip: August 2025 (70.69).

Global baseline overview

  • Average: 47.82 across October 2024 to September 2025.
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025; low: 32.29 in September 2025.
  • Change from first to last month: -30.8% (October 2024 to September 2025).
  • Volatility: comparatively low, with an average absolute month-over-month move of ~7.0%. Key moves include a November→December increase of +19.3% and an August→September decline of -29.3%.
  • Seasonality signals: costs are generally higher in Q4 and early Q1, then ease into summer with a pronounced September dip.

Head-to-head comparison

  • Overall level: India’s Hardware and Networking cost per purchase (303.67) is 6.35x above the global average (47.82), indicating consistently above-market costs.
  • Matching months:
  • December 2024: 319.49 vs 51.53 (6.20x above market).
  • March 2025: 520.82 vs 52.61 (9.90x above market).
  • August 2025: 70.69 vs 45.69 (1.55x above market).
  • Extremes: the selected high (520.82) is 9.66x the global high (53.89); the selected low (70.69) is 2.19x the global low (32.29).
  • Volatility: selected data shows far larger swings than the global baseline, aligning with the spike into March and easing by late summer.

Seasonality and patterns

  • The global series typically lifts in Q4 and early Q1 and softens through summer, with a sharp September trough.
  • Within the observed India data points, a high in December and peak in March followed by a deep August dip broadly aligns with that seasonal cadence, but with much larger amplitude.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking and India 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 India, 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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India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.