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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Marketplaces

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Marketplaces

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions trends for industry Marketplaces and target country All countries available compared to the global trend.
  • Marketplaces CPM averaged 16.25 across the period, about 18% below the global baseline (19.80), indicating below-market costs overall.
  • Highest Marketplace CPM occurred in November 2024 (28.75); the lowest in July 2025 (10.36). The range was wide (18.39), signaling notable variability.
  • From October 2024 to September 2025, Marketplace CPM fell 23% (18.53 to 14.26); the global baseline dipped only 5% (20.32 to 19.31).
  • Volatility was materially higher for Marketplaces: median month-to-month change of about 24% vs. 6% for the baseline.
  • Seasonal pattern: both series spiked in November (Q4), with Marketplaces peaking higher than the global trend before dropping sharply in December.

Overview and context

We assess Facebook Ads cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) benchmarks for the Marketplaces industry across all countries, benchmarked against the global baseline. The period spans October 2024 to September 2025.

Marketplaces CPM trends

  • Average CPM: 16.25
  • High and low: peak in November 2024 at 28.75; trough in July 2025 at 10.36
  • Start to end change: down 23% from 18.53 (Oct 2024) to 14.26 (Sep 2025)
  • Volatility: median month-over-month change ≈ 24%; notable swings include:
  • +55% from October to November (seasonal surge)
  • -59% from November to December (sharp correction)
  • +64% from December to January (rebound)
  • Notable pattern: sustained softness in summer 2025, with June–August between 10.36 and 11.55 before a lift into September (14.26)

Baseline comparison

  • Baseline average CPM: 19.80 (Marketplaces are ~18% below)
  • Baseline high/low: 24.67 (Nov 2024) and 17.97 (Jan 2025)
  • Baseline change Oct-to-Sep: -5% (from 20.32 to 19.31)
  • Baseline volatility: median month-over-month change ≈ 6%
  • Relative positioning:
  • Marketplaces were above the baseline in 3 of 12 months (Nov 2024, Jan 2025, Feb 2025)
  • The November 2024 Marketplace peak (28.75) exceeded the global peak (24.67) by ~17%
  • For the rest of the year—especially June to August—Marketplaces ran well below the global trend

Seasonality and monthly highlights

  • Q4 surge: Both series show a November spike, consistent with holiday demand. Marketplaces rose more sharply in November, then dropped more steeply in December than the global average.
  • Early 2025 stabilization: January and February sat above the baseline for Marketplaces before easing in March–April.
  • Summer dip: June–July marked the lowest Marketplace CPMs (11.55 and 10.36), far below the stable global range (~19–20) in the same period.
  • Late Q3: A recovery into September (14.26) narrowed the gap with October levels but remained below the global trend.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces 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 Marketplaces 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.