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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics in Italy

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Cost Per Purchase for Transportation and Logistics in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for Transportation and Logistics in Italy compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • May–July 2025 in Italy averaged 40.03, about 16.7% below the global baseline (48.05) over the same months.
  • Volatility in Italy was high: +80.2% month over month from May to June, then -64.2% from June to July. The global baseline moved modestly (-7.9%, then -1.6%).
  • Relative positioning month by month: May was 31.6% below market, June 33.7% above market, July 51.3% below market.
  • Seasonal context from the global series shows elevated costs in Q4–Q1 (peak in February) and easing into summer; September shows a pronounced dip.

About the data

  • Metric: cost per purchase (monthly medians)
  • Industry: Transportation and Logistics
  • Country: Italy
  • Time span used for the selected market: May–July 2025
  • Baseline: global monthly medians from October 2024–September 2025; comparisons focus on overlapping months.

Selected market trend (Italy, Transportation and Logistics)

  • Average across May–July 2025: 40.03
  • High/low:
  • High: 62.78 in June 2025
  • Low: 22.49 in July 2025
  • Month-to-month movement:
  • May (34.82) to June (62.78): +80.2%
  • June (62.78) to July (22.49): -64.2%
  • Change from first to last month (May to July): -35.4%
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • A sharp spike in June to the period high.
  • A steep drop in July to the period low.

Overall, Italy’s series is highly volatile over the observed three-month window, with a wide range of 40.29 between its high and low.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline over May–July 2025:
  • Average: 48.05
  • High: 50.97 in May 2025
  • Low: 46.21 in July 2025
  • May→June: -7.9%; June→July: -1.6%
  • First-to-last (May to July): -9.3%
  • Relative levels (Italy vs. global):
  • May: 34.82 vs. 50.97 (31.6% below market)
  • June: 62.78 vs. 46.96 (33.7% above market)
  • July: 22.49 vs. 46.21 (51.3% below market)

Across the period, Italy averaged 16.7% below the global benchmark but with much stronger month-to-month swings (average absolute swing ~34.12 vs. the global ~2.38).

Seasonality and broader context

The global baseline illustrates typical seasonality:

  • Q4 and early Q1 are elevated: December (51.53), January (52.31), peak in February (53.89).
  • A gradual easing through spring and summer: May (50.97), June (46.96), July (46.21), August (45.69).
  • A pronounced dip appears in September (32.29).

Italy’s June spike and July drop diverge from the smoother global pattern, indicating above-average volatility in the selected industry-country combination during this window.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics and Italy 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 Transportation and Logistics industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.