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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Manufacturing in Sweden

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Cost Per Purchase for Manufacturing in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Manufacturing in Sweden shows cost-per-purchase levels about 10x above the global baseline on average (489.36 vs 49.02), staying above market every month.
  • Volatility is very high: average month-to-month movement is 371.55 versus 2.04 globally.
  • Strong seasonality is evident: a pronounced Q4 spike peaking in November 2024 (1,289.95), a sharp reset in January 2025 (135.61), a March rebound, then a gradual summer softening.
  • From September 2024 to August 2025, Sweden’s series fell 46.6% overall; the global baseline was broadly flat (-2.0%).
  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Manufacturing and target country Sweden compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Overview of the selected time series (Manufacturing, Sweden)

  • Average: 489.36
  • High: 1,289.95 (November 2024)
  • Low: 135.61 (January 2025)
  • First to last change: 323.67 (September 2024) to 172.68 (August 2025), down 46.6%
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 371.55
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • October → November: +110% (614.99 to 1,289.95), a clear Q4 surge
  • November → December: -51.9% (holiday comedown)
  • December → January: -78.1% (seasonal reset)
  • February → March: +74.0% (rebounds to 893.55)
  • March → April: -77.3% (sharp correction)
  • Early summer steadies (May–June), then declines into July–August (-28.1% July → August)

These dynamics indicate pronounced seasonal peaks and troughs, with elevated dispersion relative to the mean throughout the year.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: 49.02 (vs 489.36 in Sweden Manufacturing)
  • High: 53.89 (February 2025)
  • Low: 43.19 (November 2024)
  • First to last change: 46.60 to 45.69, down 2.0%
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 2.04

Compared to the baseline, Sweden’s Manufacturing cost per purchase is:

  • About 10x higher on average
  • Far more volatile (371.55 vs 2.04)
  • With a peak roughly 24x the global peak (1,289.95 vs 53.89)

Seasonal patterns

  • Sweden (Manufacturing): costs surge in Q4, peaking in November, then drop sharply in January, recover in March, and soften into late summer.
  • Global baseline: a modest lift from December to February (51.53 → 53.89) and mild easing into summer, indicating stable, low-volatility seasonality.

Positioning versus market

  • Sweden Manufacturing is consistently above market and exhibits outsized seasonal amplitudes relative to global norms, with a clear Q4 spike and pronounced intra-year swings.

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

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 6National Day
Jun 21Midsummer Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday is huge), December (Christmas and post-Christmas sales), June (Midsummer seasonal promotions), January (Winter sale season)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike during Black Friday and early December, especially in e‑commerce and fashion. Easter and Midsummer holidays often decrease weekday inventory but increase media usage during long weekends. Midsummer tends to be quiet in retail but active in travel and food sectors. Post-Christmas sales in January still see high digital ad demand.

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.