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

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Cost Per Purchase for Transportation and Logistics in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Transportation and Logistics in the Netherlands vs. global

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

Key takeaways

  • Relative position: The Netherlands sat below market on average from May–July 2025 (−16.7% vs. global), with one month above market.
  • Volatility: The Netherlands showed high month-to-month volatility (average absolute change 72.2%), versus a notably steadier global baseline (4.7% over the same window; 7.0% over the full year).
  • Seasonality: The selected period shows a mid‑Q2 spike (June) followed by a sharp Q3 dip (July). The global baseline typically sits in the mid‑40s to low‑50s for most months, with a late‑Q4/Q1 uplift and a pronounced dip in September.
  • Overall trend (selected): From the first to last observed month, the Netherlands fell 35.4%.

Selected data highlights (Transportation and Logistics, Netherlands)

  • Period covered: May–July 2025
  • Average: 40.03
  • High/low: High 62.78 (June); Low 22.49 (July); range 40.29
  • Month-to-month shifts:
  • May → June: +80.2% (34.82 to 62.78) — notable spike
  • June → July: −64.2% (62.78 to 22.49) — sharp correction
  • First-to-last change (May → July): −35.4%

Interpretation for marketers: Costs were inconsistent across the three months, peaking in June before dropping to the period low in July. This pattern indicates substantial short‑term variability in acquisition costs within the Netherlands during early summer.

Global baseline context

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Sep 2025
  • Average: 47.82
  • High/low: High 53.89 (Feb 2025); Low 32.29 (Sep 2025)
  • Volatility: Average absolute month‑to‑month change 7.0%
  • Seasonal note: Costs generally climbed from late Q4 into Q1 (Dec–Feb), softened into early summer (May–July mid‑40s), and dipped sharply in September.

Netherlands vs. global baseline (apples-to-apples: May–July 2025)

  • Averages: Netherlands 40.03 vs. global 48.05 (−16.7% below market)
  • Monthly positioning:
  • May: 34.82 vs. 50.97 (−31.7% below market)
  • June: 62.78 vs. 46.96 (+33.7% above market)
  • July: 22.49 vs. 46.21 (−51.3% below market)
  • Volatility: Netherlands avg absolute change 72.2% vs. global 4.7%
  • Trend across the window: Netherlands −35.4% vs. global −9.3%

What the patterns suggest

  • The Netherlands ran below average on cost-per-purchase overall in this window, with a single outlier month above market.
  • The global series shows steadier month-to-month movement and a recognizable seasonal lift around late Q4/Q1, with a strong dip in September. The Netherlands’ selected months show a sharper June spike followed by a July low, reinforcing higher volatility relative to the baseline.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics and Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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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Netherlands Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 26King's Day
May 5Liberation Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Pentecost Sunday
Jun 9Pentecost Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Boxing Day sales), Spring holidays (April–June tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during spring holiday cluster when travel and leisure ads see elevated engagement. Liberation Day (May 5) is mandatory national holiday—ad inventory might shrink. Ad competition increases in late December for holiday promotions. Few summer holidays mean more consistent campaign performance through summer.

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.