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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Wellness & Holistic Health in Netherlands

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Cost Per Purchase for Wellness & Holistic Health in Netherlands

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B of Facebook Ads data, Wellness & Holistic Health cost per purchase in the Netherlands averaged 46.08 over the last 12 months, about 3.6% below the global baseline (47.82).
  • High volatility in the Netherlands: average month-to-month change was 18.8% (12.0% excluding September’s outlier), versus 7.0% globally (4.7% excluding September).
  • Seasonal shape differs from the global trend: globally, costs typically increase in Q4 and stay elevated into Q1; the Netherlands shows a pronounced summer surge (July–August) followed by a sharp September drop.
  • First-to-last month change: Netherlands −80.6% (from 46.00 in Oct-2024 to 8.93 in Sep-2025) vs global −30.8%.

Scope and dataset

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for the Wellness & Holistic Health industry in the Netherlands compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Netherlands (selected data) highlights

  • Average: 46.08 across Oct-2024 to Sep-2025.
  • High and low: Peak in August 2025 at 66.66; trough in September 2025 at 8.93. Range: 57.73.
  • Q4 profile: October–December averaged 48.14, with values of 46.00 (Oct), 50.01 (Nov), 48.40 (Dec).
  • Trend: From October’s 46.00, the series climbed into July (55.05) and spiked in August (66.66) before dropping sharply in September (8.93). Net change from first to last month: −80.6%.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 18.8% (12.0% excluding September).
  • Largest monthly increases: April (+22.4% vs March), August (+21.1% vs July).
  • Largest monthly decreases: September (−86.6% vs August), February (−22.9% vs January).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level: The Netherlands average (46.08) was below the global average (47.82), positioning it slightly below market overall.
  • Highs and lows: Global peak in February 2025 (53.89) and low in September 2025 (32.29); the Netherlands showed a higher peak (66.66 in August) and a much lower trough (8.93 in September).
  • Volatility: The Netherlands exhibited more variability (18.8% MoM on average) than the global series (7.0%). Even excluding September, the Netherlands (12.0%) remained more volatile than the global trend (4.7%).
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Global: Costs typically rise in Q4 around holiday periods and remain elevated in Q1 (Dec–Feb highs: 51.53–53.89).
  • Netherlands: Q4 average (48.14) was in line with to slightly above the global Q4 average (47.13), but the most pronounced surge occurred in summer (July–August), not Q4.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Above market: November (+15.8%), May (+2.9%), July (+19.1%), August (+45.9%).
  • In line: June (−0.04%).
  • Below market: October, December, January, February, March, April, September.

Seasonality and patterns

  • Global benchmarks confirm the typical Q4 holiday uplift and elevated costs into Q1.
  • The Netherlands diverged with a mid-year rise culminating in August, followed by an exceptional September dip that materially lowered the annual average and amplified measured volatility.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wellness & Holistic Health 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 Wellness & Holistic Health 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.