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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Manufacturing in Australia

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Cost Per Purchase for Manufacturing in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost per purchase benchmarks: Manufacturing in Australia vs. global

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Manufacturing and target country Australia 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: Manufacturing in Australia averaged 41.99 over the period, 14.7% below the global baseline (49.24) for the same months—consistently below market.
  • Volatility: Highly variable month to month (average absolute MoM change ~60.0%) versus a very steady global trend (~4.8%).
  • Seasonal shape: The global baseline rises through late Q4 into Q1, then moderates. Australia diverges with a sharp August spike.
  • First-to-last shift: Australia increased +34.1% from October 2024 to August 2025; the global baseline eased -2.1% over the same span.

Selected data overview (Manufacturing, Australia)

  • Average: 41.99 across 11 months.
  • High and low: Peak in August 2025 at 92.77; trough in June 2025 at 20.34 (range 72.43).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Biggest monthly surge: July → August +169.3%; March → April +98.5%.
  • Sharpest declines: October → November -58.8%; April → May -48.8%.
  • Seasonality:
  • Q4 2024 average: 49.31, buoyed by October, followed by a November dip and December rebound.
  • Costs compressed in Q2 2025 (Apr–Jun average 28.62), then rebounded into Q3 with a pronounced August spike.
  • Trend: From 69.16 in October 2024 to 92.77 in August 2025 (+34.1%), but with large swings between months.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level vs. market: Australia sits below average overall (41.99 vs. 49.24).
  • In Q4 2024, Australia was slightly above market (+4.6% vs. baseline 47.13), driven by October.
  • In Q2 2025, Australia was well below market (28.62 vs. baseline 49.83; ~42.6% lower).
  • Highs and lows:
  • Global high (Oct–Aug window): 53.89 in February 2025; global low: 43.19 in November 2024 (range 10.69).
  • Australia’s August peak (92.77) is ~72% above the global peak; its June low (20.34) is ~53% below the global low—evidence of much wider dispersion.
  • Stability:
  • Global baseline shows a gentle holiday/Q1 elevation (Nov → Feb increases of ~19.3% and ~1.5%–3.0%), then gradual softening into mid-year.
  • Australia diverges from this smooth pattern, with abrupt declines and surges culminating in an atypical August high.

Seasonal context

  • Global: Costs typically increase in Q4 and remain elevated into Q1 (holiday and post-holiday period), then ease through mid-year.
  • Australia (Manufacturing): The pattern is less seasonal and more episodic—after a subdued Q2, costs spiked sharply in August, deviating from the global glide path.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Manufacturing and Australia 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 Manufacturing industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Australia, advertisers typically see good engagement rates despite moderate costs. 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Australia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 27Australia Day (observed)
Apr 18‑21Easter weekend
Apr 25Anzac Day
Jun 9King's Birthday
Oct 6Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late December (Christmas and Boxing Day), Early December (Cyber Monday), January (Back-to-school), May (Mother's Day)

Potential Advertising Impact

Ad costs could spike around major holidays, especially Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas. Increased budgets and earlier scheduling may be necessary. Retailers should consider planning promotions around back-to-school and Mother's Day to maximize campaign effectiveness.

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.