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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Manufacturing in New Zealand

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Cost Per Purchase for Manufacturing in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • New Zealand Manufacturing’s cost-per-purchase runs well above market: the series averages 265.62 versus a global baseline of 48.77 across the same months—about 5.4x higher (≈+444%).
  • Volatility is extreme in New Zealand Manufacturing, with average month-to-month absolute moves of ~97.8%, compared to just ~4.7% globally.
  • Highest month in New Zealand Manufacturing is June 2025 (409.79); the lowest is July 2025 (66.85). Globally, the peak is March 2025 (52.61) and the low is November 2024 (43.19).
  • From October 2024 to August 2025, New Zealand Manufacturing declines 11.4% overall, while the global baseline edges down 2.1%.
  • Seasonality is mixed: Q4 shows a November dip followed by a December rebound; Q2–Q3 oscillates sharply with pronounced April and July troughs and strong recoveries in May and August.

What this analysis covers

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

Benchmarks for New Zealand Manufacturing

  • Average across observed months (Oct 2024–Aug 2025): 265.62.
  • High: 409.79 in June 2025.
  • Low: 66.85 in July 2025.
  • Change from first to last month: down 11.4% (304.88 in October 2024 to 270.11 in August 2025).
  • Volatility: very high. Notable swings include:
  • October → November: −42.7% (304.88 to 174.63)
  • November → December: +59.1% (174.63 to 277.87)
  • March → April: −75.8% (375.38 to 90.81)
  • April → May: +252.7% (90.81 to 320.34)
  • June → July: −83.7% (409.79 to 66.85)
  • July → August: +304.1% (66.85 to 270.11)
  • Seasonal shape: Q4 is uneven (November softness, December rebound). Early Q1 rises into March, followed by a sharp April dip. Q2–Q3 sees a June peak then a July trough with an August recovery. February 2025 is not present in the selected series.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Global average (matched months): 48.77.
  • High/low: 52.61 (March 2025) and 43.19 (November 2024).
  • Change from October 2024 to August 2025: −2.1%.
  • Volatility: low and steady (~4.7% average month-to-month absolute change), with a narrow range of 9.42 (43.19–52.61).
  • Relative positioning:
  • New Zealand Manufacturing averages about 5.4x the global level and remains above market in every observed month.
  • The selected series’ range is 342.94 (66.85–409.79), far wider than the baseline’s 9.42, underscoring materially higher variability versus the global trend.
  • While the global series shows mild firmness around late Q4/early Q1, the New Zealand Manufacturing series exhibits sharper spikes and dips, especially in April, July, and the subsequent rebounds.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Q4: New Zealand Manufacturing dips in November and rebounds in December; globally, costs are moderately higher through December–March.
  • Q2–Q3: New Zealand Manufacturing peaks in June, drops sharply in July, and rebounds in August; the global series stays relatively flat through this period.

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

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.