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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Construction

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Construction

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks: Construction vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry Construction and target country all countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • Construction CPMs ran above market in every month of the period, averaging 23.71 vs the global 19.80 (+19.7%).
  • Clear seasonality: elevated CPMs in Q4, a January dip, and a mid-year peak in June.
  • Volatility is moderate: average month-to-month swing of 1.93 in Construction (~8% of average CPM), similar to the baseline’s 1.60 (~8%).
  • From October 2024 to September 2025, Construction CPM declined 14.0% overall, while the global trend fell 5.0%.

Construction CPM trend (selected data)

  • Period average: 23.71.
  • High/low:
  • High: 27.34 in June 2025.
  • Low: 20.12 in January 2025.
  • Directional change: from 26.74 in October 2024 to 22.99 in September 2025 (−14.0%).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-over-month change of 1.93 (~8.1% of the average).
  • Notable moves:
  • Largest drop: December → January (−5.50).
  • Largest jump: May → June (+4.88).
  • Mid-year softening: June → July (−3.55).
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Q4 average (Oct–Dec): 26.07.
  • Q1 average (Jan–Mar): 21.06 (−19% vs Q4).
  • Late summer (Jul–Sep) average: 23.19.

Global CPM trend (baseline)

  • Period average: 19.80.
  • High/low:
  • High: 24.67 in November 2024.
  • Low: 17.97 in January 2025.
  • Directional change: from 20.32 in October 2024 to 19.31 in September 2025 (−5.0%).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-over-month change of 1.60 (~8.1%).
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Q4 average (Oct–Dec): 21.88 with a November spike.
  • Q1 average (Jan–Mar): 18.50 (−15% vs Q4).
  • Late summer (Jul–Sep) average: 19.64.

How Construction compares with the global benchmark

  • Level: Construction CPMs are consistently above market in all 12 months.
  • Average premium: +3.91 absolute, or +19.7% vs global.
  • Narrowest gap occurs in November (25.85 vs 24.67), when the global market spikes.
  • Widest gap in June (27.34 vs 19.22), driven by Construction’s mid-year peak.
  • Range and stability:
  • Construction range: 7.22 (low to high).
  • Global range: 6.70.
  • Month-to-month volatility is in line with overall trends (~8% in both series).

Seasonal insight

  • Both series show classic seasonality: higher CPMs in Q4 and a pronounced January dip.
  • Construction uniquely peaks in June, then normalizes into late summer, staying above global levels throughout.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Construction and All countries available helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of their Facebook ad. In the Construction industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

What affects CPM rates on Facebook Ads?

CPMs are heavily influenced by competition, seasonality (e.g., Q4 costs more), audience size, and ad quality. Smaller audiences and lower relevance scores often lead to higher CPMs.

Why does my CPM vary so much between campaigns?

Different campaign objectives, bidding strategies, and even time of day can change your CPM. For example, conversion campaigns usually have higher CPMs than traffic ones. Also, broad targeting tends to drive lower CPMs.

What's a competitive CPM for 2025?

In most industries, CPMs range from $5 to $18 depending on the region and objective. Retail and e-comm campaigns often sit at the higher end. Our live data above shows a breakdown by country and industry.

Does audience size or targeting affect CPM more?

Both matter, but audience quality (intent + match with your offer) usually has more impact than pure size. However, extremely tight audiences often lead to expensive CPMs due to limited delivery opportunities.

Should I worry more about CPM or CPC?

Depends on your goal. For awareness, CPM is more relevant. For performance campaigns, CPC and CPA matter more. But all are connected—inefficient CPMs can inflate your entire funnel.