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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits in New Zealand

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Cost Per Purchase for Wine and Spirits in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Wine and Spirits and target country New Zealand compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected segment (Wine and Spirits in New Zealand) returned no monthly medians for the period provided, so direct local benchmarks are unavailable. As a result, we summarize the global baseline to frame overall market conditions.
  • Globally, median cost per purchase averaged about $47.8 from October 2024 to September 2025, peaking in February 2025 and falling sharply by September.
  • Seasonality is evident: costs rose into December and Q1, then eased mid-year, with a pronounced drop at the end of the period.
  • Volatility was moderate most months, with one major downswing in September.

Global baseline: cost-per-purchase trend (Oct 2024–Sep 2025)

  • Average: $47.8 across 12 months.
  • High: $53.89 in February 2025.
  • Low: $32.29 in September 2025.
  • Range: $21.60 between high and low.
  • Change from first to last month: down 30.8% (from $46.67 in October 2024 to $32.29 in September 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month move of about $3.25 (~6.8% of the series mean).

Notable month-to-month moves:

  • November to December 2024: +19.3% (from $43.19 to $51.53).
  • January to February 2025: +3.0% (from $52.31 to $53.89).
  • May to June 2025: −7.9% (from $50.97 to $46.96).
  • August to September 2025: −29.3% (from $45.69 to $32.29), the largest swing in the period.

Seasonal patterns and timing effects

  • The global series shows a lift in December and into Q1: Q4 2024 averaged roughly $47.1, while Q1 2025 averaged about $52.9 (+12% vs. Q4).
  • After February’s high, costs eased gradually through spring and summer, then declined sharply in September.
  • This pattern aligns with common seasonal pressures where costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods and can moderate post‑Q1.

Comparison to the selected segment (Wine and Spirits in New Zealand)

  • The dataset contains no selected_data points for Wine and Spirits in New Zealand for the months provided.
  • Because there are no local observations, no above‑market/below‑market positioning, local highs/lows, or local averages can be reported.
  • The global baseline therefore serves as the only available directional context in this timeframe; we cannot determine whether New Zealand performance was above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.

Summary

Global Facebook Ads benchmarks for cost per purchase over the period show a high in February 2025 ($53.89), a low in September 2025 ($32.29), an overall average of $47.8, and a −30.8% decline from October 2024 to September 2025. Volatility averaged $3.25 month to month, with the sharpest drop occurring at the end of the window. Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wine and Spirits and New Zealand 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 Wine and Spirits industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting New Zealand, 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.