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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics in India

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

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry Transportation and Logistics and target country India compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected data shows a CPM of 0.82 in October 2024—far below the global baseline for the same month (20.32), placing India’s Transportation and Logistics CPM about 96% below market in that period.
  • The global baseline averages 19.80 over the past 12 months, with a clear Q4 spike in November (24.67) and a trough in January (17.97). From October 2024 to September 2025, the baseline edged down about 5%.
  • With only one month available for India’s Transportation and Logistics, seasonality and volatility can’t be inferred locally; comparisons rely on level vs. the global benchmark.

Selected data highlights: Transportation and Logistics in India

  • Period coverage: October 2024 only.
  • Average CPM: 0.82.
  • High/Low: 0.82 (single observation).
  • First-to-last change: 0% over the observed period (single month).
  • Volatility: Not assessable with one data point.
  • Notable level context: At 0.82 in October 2024, the selected CPM is roughly 96% lower than the global baseline that month (20.32).

Global baseline benchmark (all industries/countries)

  • Timeframe: October 2024 to September 2025.
  • Average CPM: 19.80.
  • High: 24.67 (November 2024).
  • Low: 17.97 (January 2025).
  • First-to-last change: from 20.32 (Oct-2024) to 19.31 (Sep-2025), a decrease of about 5%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month move of roughly 1.6 (≈8% of the average level).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Strong Q4 surge into November (+21% vs. October), typical of holiday-period competition.
  • Pullback in December (−16% vs. November) and a deeper dip in January (−13% vs. December).
  • Mild recovery through spring/summer, with a late-summer uptick in August (20.47), then a modest decline into September.

Comparison to baseline

  • Level positioning: In October 2024, India’s Transportation and Logistics CPM (0.82) is markedly below the global baseline for the same month (20.32) and well below the 12‑month global average (19.80). This places the selected data “below market.”
  • Seasonal read-through: The baseline confirms typical CPM seasonality—costs often rise in Q4 and soften in January. With only one month in the selected series, local seasonality cannot be confirmed.
  • Relative volatility: The baseline shows moderate month-to-month movement (~1.6 on average), while volatility in the selected data cannot be measured due to the single observation.

Bottom line

India’s Transportation and Logistics CPM in October 2024 is significantly below the global benchmark, while the broader market exhibits expected Q4 seasonality and moderate volatility. Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics and India 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 India, 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.