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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks in France

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Cost Per Purchase in France

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: summary and key takeaways

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

  • France’s cost-per-purchase ran consistently above market across all months observed, averaging about 135.5 versus the global baseline’s 47.8 (≈2.8x higher).
  • Highest month in France was October 2024 (273.9), nearly 6x above the global October level (46.7). The lowest was May 2025 (57.4), still 12–13% above the global May level (51.0).
  • Volatility in France was high, with average month-to-month swings of roughly 56% versus 7% globally.
  • From the first to last month in the France series (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025), costs fell about 67%. Globally, costs decreased about 31% from Oct 2024 to Sep 2025.
  • Seasonality: costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods. The global data showed a December lift, while France peaked early in October and softened into December, then rebounded sharply in January.

France (All industries): cost-per-purchase trend

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • Average: 135.5; high: 273.9 (Oct 2024); low: 57.4 (May 2025).
  • Notable moves:
  • Large declines from October to December (−52% then −41%).
  • Sharp rebound in January (+166% month-over-month), followed by moderation in February (−33%) and March (−16%).
  • Another steep dip in May (−57%) to the series low, then a two-month recovery (+91% in June, +46% in July) and a pullback in August (−44%).
  • First-to-last change: −67% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute monthly change ≈56%.

Global baseline comparison

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Sep 2025.
  • Average: 47.8; high: 53.9 (Feb 2025); low: 32.3 (Sep 2025).
  • First-to-last change: −30.8%.
  • Volatility: average absolute monthly change ≈7.0%.
  • Seasonal pattern: modest lift in December (51.5) and stability through Q1–Q2 before a notable drop in September (−29% month-over-month).

France vs global: level and pattern

  • Level: France remained above market every month. Examples:
  • October 2024: 273.9 in France vs 46.7 global (≈5.9x).
  • May 2025 trough: 57.4 in France vs 51.0 global (≈13% above).
  • Pattern: France diverged from the typical Q4 shape (global December lift) by peaking in October, easing into December, and then spiking in January. For Jan–Aug 2025, France averaged ~126.0 vs ~50.0 globally (≈2.5x).
  • Range: France’s spread between high and low was wide (≈216.4), underscoring elevated volatility compared with the relatively contained global movements.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and France 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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. For campaigns targeting France, 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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France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.