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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Manufacturing in Netherlands

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Cost Per Purchase for Manufacturing in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Manufacturing in the Netherlands vs. global

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

  • Overall level: Manufacturing in the Netherlands ran far above market. The average cost-per-purchase was 423.72, versus a global baseline of 48.93 across the same months (+766% higher; ~8.7×).
  • Volatility: Extremely volatile locally (average absolute month-to-month change ~102.6%) versus a stable global pattern (~5.3%).
  • Seasonality: The global baseline shows a mild lift into December and gradual easing through summer. The Netherlands series diverged: December 2024 marked the local low, followed by sharp spikes in February–March and again in June.
  • Trend from first to last month: The Netherlands series fell 49.6% from October 2024 to August 2025; the global baseline dipped 2.1% over the same window.

Selected data overview (Manufacturing, Netherlands)

  • Timeframe: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (10 months).
  • Average: 423.72.
  • High: 938.31 in March 2025.
  • Low: 102.41 in December 2024.
  • First-to-last change: Down 49.6% from October 2024 (452.48) to August 2025 (227.73).
  • Volatility: Very high. Average absolute month-to-month change was ~102.6%.
  • Largest increases:
  • December 2024 to February 2025: +357.9% (102.41 → 468.50).
  • February to March 2025: +100.3% (468.50 → 938.31).
  • May to June 2025: +93.3% (441.70 → 853.99).
  • Largest declines:
  • March to April 2025: −78.4% (938.31 → 202.87).
  • June to July 2025: −71.9% (853.99 → 240.04).
  • Notable months: December 2024 was an outlier low; March 2025 reached the period peak; June 2025 saw another elevated point before easing into late summer.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Averages: 423.72 (Netherlands, Manufacturing) vs. 48.93 (global baseline, same months). That places the Netherlands well above market levels.
  • Highs and lows (matched months):
  • Global high: 53.89 in February 2025; global low: 43.19 in November 2024.
  • Local vs. global in key months:
  • December 2024: 102.41 locally vs. 51.53 global (~2.0× above global).
  • March 2025 peak: 938.31 locally vs. 52.61 global (~17.9× above global).
  • June 2025: 853.99 locally vs. 46.96 global (~18.2× above global).
  • Trend endpoints: From October 2024 to August 2025, the Netherlands fell 49.6%, while the global baseline drifted only 2.1% lower.
  • Volatility comparison: ~102.6% average absolute month-to-month change locally vs. ~5.3% globally, underscoring substantial month-to-month swings in the Netherlands series.

Seasonality and patterns

  • Global pattern: Modest lift into December, then gradual cooling through spring and summer.
  • Netherlands Manufacturing: Diverged from typical seasonality. Despite the global December bump, December 2024 was the local low, followed by sharp escalations in February–March and another surge in June before easing in July–August.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Manufacturing and Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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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Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.