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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics in United Kingdom

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Transportation and Logistics in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks summary

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

  • Across October 2024 to August 2025, Great Britain’s Transportation and Logistics CPMs are consistently below market—averaging 5.06 versus the global 19.85, or about 75% lower.
  • Seasonal patterns are clear: elevated costs in Q4, a sharp drop into Q1, and stabilization into summer. The global baseline peaks in November; Great Britain peaks earlier in October and bottoms in April.
  • Volatility is higher in Great Britain (average month-to-month absolute change 2.89) than globally (1.64), indicating more pronounced swings.

Great Britain Transportation and Logistics CPM trend

  • Average: 5.06
  • High: 12.31 in October 2024
  • Low: 0.42 in April 2025
  • First-to-last change: down 45.6% from October 2024 (12.31) to August 2025 (6.69)
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 2.89
  • Notable movements:
  • Sequential declines into Q1: October → November (-3.33), November → December (-3.62), December → January (-3.98)
  • Deep trough in April (0.42), followed by the largest single-month rebound April → May (+6.26)
  • Summer stabilization: June (3.44) → July (6.54) → August (6.69)
  • Seasonality: Higher CPMs in Q4, a marked Q1 dip, and recovery through late spring/summer.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average: 19.85 (global) vs 5.06 (Great Britain) — Great Britain is about 74–75% below the global average.
  • Highs/lows:
  • Global peak: 24.67 in November 2024; trough: 17.97 in January 2025
  • Great Britain peak: 12.31 in October 2024; trough: 0.42 in April 2025
  • First-to-last change (Oct 2024 → Aug 2025):
  • Global: +0.74% (20.32 → 20.47), essentially stable
  • Great Britain: -45.6% (12.31 → 6.69), materially lower by period end
  • Volatility: Great Britain’s month-to-month changes are roughly 76% higher (2.89 vs 1.64), indicating more variability than the global trend.
  • Seasonality alignment:
  • Global shows a strong Q4 spike (notably November), softening into January–February before normalizing.
  • Great Britain follows the general pattern but with a more pronounced Q1–April dip and a sharper rebound in May.
  • Relative positioning: Great Britain’s CPMs remain below market in every observed month, with the gap widest at the April low and narrowing slightly into July–August while still below average.

Understanding COST_PER_THOUSAND_IMPRESSIONS benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics and Great Britain 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 United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.