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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics in Germany

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

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks: Transportation and Logistics in Germany vs global trend

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

  • Germany Transportation and Logistics CPMs are well below market: the April–July average is 3.91 vs the global baseline’s 19.18 for the same months (≈80% lower).
  • Volatility is high in the selected data, with large month-to-month swings (average absolute change 4.32, about 110% of the mean), while the global baseline is comparatively steady (0.58, ~3% of mean).
  • Seasonal context: the global series shows a pronounced Q4 lift (peaking in November) and a dip in January; the selected series, observed in Q2–Q3, shows a spike in May and a rebound in July.

About the data

  • Metric: cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM).
  • Scope: Transportation and Logistics, Germany, compared with the global baseline.
  • Periods available:
  • Selected data: Apr 2025–Jul 2025.
  • Baseline data: Oct 2024–Sep 2025.

Germany Transportation and Logistics CPM trend (selected data)

  • Average (Apr–Jul 2025): 3.91.
  • High/low: high 6.68 in May; low 0.42 in April.
  • Month-by-month:
  • Apr: 0.42 (series low).
  • May: 6.68 (sharp spike from April, +~1,500%).
  • Jun: 2.84 (pullback, −~57% from May).
  • Jul: 5.72 (rebound, +~101% from June).
  • Change from first to last month: +~1,272% (Apr to Jul).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 4.32; wide range across the period (≈6.26 between low and high).

Global baseline CPM trend

  • Average (full Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 19.80.
  • High: 24.67 in Nov 2024.
  • Low: 17.97 in Jan 2025.
  • Overall change Oct 2024 to Sep 2025: −~5.0%.
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 1.60.
  • For the overlapping period (Apr–Jul 2025):
  • Average: 19.18; high 19.74 (May); low 18.60 (April).
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 0.58 (much steadier than the selected series).

How Germany compares to the global baseline

  • Level: April–July CPM in Germany Transportation and Logistics is ≈79.6% below the global average for the same months (3.91 vs 19.18). Even the selected high (6.68 in May) sits ≈66% below the global high in the same window (19.74).
  • Lows: Germany’s April low (0.42) is ≈97.8% below the global April value (18.60), underscoring consistently below-market levels.
  • Volatility: the selected series exhibits pronounced swings (average absolute change 4.32) versus the global baseline’s 0.58 over the same months, indicating more variable CPMs week-to-week/month-to-month in the selected segment.

Seasonal signals

  • Global pattern: CPMs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods (notably November), then ease in January.
  • Selected period (Q2–Q3 2025): spike in May, dip in June, and recovery in July, with overall CPM levels remaining far below global benchmarks.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics and Germany 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 Germany, 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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Germany Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Oct 3German Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)

Potential Advertising Impact

Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.

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.