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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics in Canada

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Transportation and Logistics in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks: Transportation and Logistics in Canada vs global

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

  • Overall level: Canada’s Transportation and Logistics CPM averaged 5.83 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 71% below the global baseline average of 19.85 over the same period.
  • Seasonal pattern: The global market shows a clear Q4 spike (Nov peak), while Canada’s Transportation and Logistics CPM declined through Q4 and bottomed in January before rebounding into summer.
  • Volatility: The selected series is highly volatile (average absolute month-to-month change ~36%) versus a steadier global trend (~8%).
  • Direction of change: From first to last month, the selected CPM fell 43.8% (Oct to Aug), while the global baseline was virtually flat (+0.7%).

Selected data (Transportation and Logistics, Canada): key stats

  • Average: 5.83
  • High/low: High in Oct 2024 at 11.40; low in Jan 2025 at 2.35 (range 9.05, ~155% of the average).
  • Trend: Sharp compression from Oct (11.40) to Jan (2.35), then a recovery through Aug (6.41).
  • First-to-last change: -43.8% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: Large swings, including -46.0% Nov→Dec, -51.5% Dec→Jan, and +100.3% Feb→Mar.

Global baseline: key stats for context

  • Average: 19.85 (Oct 2024–Aug 2025).
  • High/low: High in Nov 2024 at 24.67; low in Jan 2025 at 17.97 (range 6.70, ~34% of the average).
  • Seasonal pattern: Elevated CPMs in Q4, easing in Q1, then relatively stable into summer.
  • First-to-last change: +0.7% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: Modest and consistent, with most monthly moves within ±7%.

How Canada’s Transportation and Logistics CPM compares to the market

  • Level vs market: Consistently below market, ranging between 13% and 56% of the global CPM each month. The gap was widest in January (13% of market) and narrowest in October (56%).
  • Seasonal alignment: Unlike the global Q4 uplift, Canada’s Transportation and Logistics saw declining CPMs through Q4, with the trough in January and progressive normalization into Q2–Q3.
  • Stability: The selected category-country combination shows materially higher volatility than the global composite, with frequent double-digit month-to-month moves.

Notable spikes and dips

  • Dips: The steepest drop occurred Dec→Jan (-51.5%) to the period low (2.35).
  • Rebounds: The strongest rebound occurred Feb→Mar (+100.3%), helping lift CPMs toward mid-year norms.
  • Summer levels: By Aug 2025, CPM reached 6.41, still 44% below October’s starting point but 172% above January’s low.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in Transportation and Logistics and Canada 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. For campaigns targeting Canada, 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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Canada Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

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.