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August 2025 - August 2026
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Spain’s cost-per-purchase profile ran materially below the global benchmark for most of the year but showed sharper, less predictable swings. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for All industries in Spain compared to the global benchmark.
Across July 2025–June 2026, Spain’s median cost per purchase averaged $35.94, ranging from a low of $12.38 (October 2025) to a peak of $58.92 (January 2026). The series began at $25.41 in July 2025 and finished at $42.82 in June 2026 — a net rise of about +69% from start to finish. The global baseline over the same months averaged $49.87, with monthly medians clustered between roughly $42.97 and $55.98.
Most months in Spain traded below the global level: Spain’s year-long average was about 28% below the global benchmark. Month by month, Spain undercut the global benchmark by large margins in summer and early fall (July: –52%; August: –64%; September: –74%; October: –76%). There were notable exceptions: November 2025 (Spain $47.14 vs baseline $46.39) and January 2026 (Spain $58.92 vs baseline $49.24) where Spain rose above the global median, and May 2026 (Spain $52.02 vs baseline $47.37) where Spain again outpaced the benchmark.
The Spanish time series is punctuated by two dramatic shifts. October 2025 marked the local trough at $12.38, immediately followed by a sharp rebound into November (+281% month-over-month), producing a late-fall spike. A second peak arrived in January 2026 at $58.92, followed by a steep contraction in February to $32.32 (–45% month-over-month). Spring and early summer settled into mid-$40s territory with May’s elevated reading ($52.02) before a June convergence ($42.82) that nearly matched the global June median ($42.97).
These rhythms show intermittent pockets of extreme movement rather than a smooth seasonal curve: deep softness in October, a big holiday-period lift into November and January, and sporadic spring volatility.
Relative to the baseline, Spain was mostly below market but intermittently above. Across the 12-month stretch Spain was below the global median in 9 of 12 months, with the narrowest gap in June (Spain ~0.3% below global) and the widest in October (Spain ~76% below global). Volatility was a defining characteristic: Spain’s average absolute month-to-month change was roughly 45% (driven by the October→November spike), compared with about 6% average monthly swing in the global benchmark — Spain was far more volatile than the broader market.
Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks for All industries in Spain — and how they diverge from global medians — offers a clear view into country-specific ad costs, CPM analysis context, Facebook Ads benchmarks, CPC trends and CTR performance comparisons for industry ad performance in Spain.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. 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.
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.
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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Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)
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.
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