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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Marketing & Advertising in Spain

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Cost Per Purchase for Marketing & Advertising in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

This analysis looks at COST_PER_PURCHASE trends for industry Marketing & Advertising and target country Spain compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • On average, Spain’s cost-per-purchase sits below the global baseline by about 13.7% across the period.
  • Volatility is high in Spain, with sharp month-to-month swings and a notable spike in March 2025.
  • Seasonality diverges from the global pattern: instead of rising into Q4, Spain fell through November–December, then surged in March before stabilizing and dropping into summer.
  • Overall trend in Spain declines 55% from October 2024 to August 2025, versus a modest 2% decline globally over the same window.

Spain (Marketing & Advertising) overview

  • Average: 42.5 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High: 93.17 in March 2025.
  • Low: 15.80 in February 2025.
  • First-to-last change: 67.18 (Oct) to 30.17 (Aug), down 55.1%.
  • Volatility: large month-to-month moves averaging 22.5, with the largest jump from February to March (+490%).

Notable moves:

  • Q4 2024 declined steadily: 67.18 (Oct) → 31.03 (Nov) → 23.77 (Dec).
  • Record low in February 2025 (15.80), followed by a sharp March spike (93.17).
  • Q2 2025 stabilized in the mid-40s to low-50s before dropping to ~30 in July–August.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Baseline average (Oct 2024–Aug 2025): 49.24; high 53.89 (Feb 2025), low 45.69 (Aug 2025).
  • Baseline volatility is minimal (avg month-to-month change ~2.24), indicating a steadier market backdrop.
  • Spain is below market in 7 of 11 months, above in October (+44%), March (+77%), and slightly above in June (+2%); April is essentially in line.
  • Quarterly view:
  • Q4 2024: Spain 40.7 vs global 47.1 (below market).
  • Q1 2025: Spain 47.8 vs global 52.9 (below, but highly volatile due to March).
  • Q2 2025: Spain 47.1 vs global 49.8 (slightly below).
  • Q3 2025 to date: Spain 30.3 vs global 46.0 (well below).

Seasonal patterns

  • Global baseline shows mild elevation through December–February and softening into summer, consistent with typical Q4–Q1 pressure.
  • Spain diverges: costs fell through Q4, bottomed in February, then spiked in March before easing. Summer (July–August) is notably below average and well below the global trend.

Month-by-month highlights

  • Lowest point: February 2025 at 15.80 (well below market by ~71%).
  • Highest point: March 2025 at 93.17 (well above market by ~77%).
  • Summer softness: July–August 2025 averages ~30, around 34% below the global benchmark.

Understanding COST_PER_PURCHASE benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketing & Advertising and Spain 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 Marketing & Advertising industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Spain, 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.

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

Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

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.