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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Transportation and Logistics

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks: Transportation and Logistics, All countries available

This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry Transportation and Logistics 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.

Key takeaways

  • Transportation and Logistics CPMs averaged 11.92, well below the global baseline average of 19.80 (about 40% lower).
  • Seasonal pattern is clear: a Q4 peak in November followed by a sharp Q1 pullback, with a trough in March and a gradual recovery into summer.
  • Volatility is higher in the selected data than the global benchmark, with larger month-to-month swings.
  • Across all 12 months, Transportation and Logistics CPMs remained below the global baseline, ranging roughly 20% to 60% lower.

Selected data highlights (Transportation and Logistics, All countries available)

  • Average and median: average 11.92; median 11.58.
  • High and low: highest in November 2024 at 18.36; lowest in March 2025 at 7.79. Range: 10.57.
  • First-to-last change: from 16.07 in October 2024 to 9.16 in September 2025, a decrease of about 43%.
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: ~2.01 (about 17% of the average level).
  • Notable swings:
  • Up +14% from October to November.
  • Down −31% from November to December (largest drop).
  • Down −28% from August to September.
  • Rebound +27% from March to April; +17% April to May; +13% June to July.

Seasonality and pattern:

  • Q4 spike: November is the annual high, aligning with holiday competition.
  • Q1 cooldown: steady declines through February to a March low.
  • Spring/Summer: recovery to 12.97 in July, then a late-summer dip into September.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Global baseline averages: average 19.80; median 19.38.
  • High and low: highest in November 2024 at 24.67; lowest in January 2025 at 17.97. Range: 6.70.
  • First-to-last change: from 20.32 in October 2024 to 19.31 in September 2025, a decline of ~5%.
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: ~1.60, lower than Transportation and Logistics (~2.01).
  • Baseline shows steadier behavior around 19–20 for most of the year.

Relative positioning and seasonality:

  • Transportation and Logistics CPMs are consistently below market each month, typically 20–60% under the global level; on average 40% below.
  • Both the selected series and the baseline peak in November, confirming the standard Q4 uplift.
  • The selected series exhibits a deeper Q1 trough and a more pronounced spring/summer rebound than the baseline.

Month-by-month context at a glance

  • Peak: November 2024 at 18.36 (selected) vs 24.67 (baseline).
  • Trough: March 2025 at 7.79 (selected) vs January 2025 at 17.97 (baseline).
  • Late-summer dip: September 2025 softens to 9.16 (selected) while global remains near 19.31.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics 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 Transportation and Logistics 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.