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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Transportation and Logistics in United States

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

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • United States Transportation and Logistics cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) ran below the global benchmark across every month observed, averaging 16.16 versus the global 19.80 (about 18% lower).
  • The series peaked in November 2024 and hit its low in August 2025, with a full-year range of 6.68—similar in breadth to the global range, but at lower absolute levels.
  • Volatility was higher than the global trend: average month-to-month absolute movement was 2.40 (≈15% of the series average) versus the global 1.60 (≈8%).
  • Seasonality is evident: a Q4 bump in November, a soft Q1, and a notable midsummer dip in July–August, followed by a September rebound.
  • From October 2024 to September 2025, the United States series declined 12.9%, compared with a 5.0% decline globally.

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

United States Transportation and Logistics CPM highlights

  • Average: 16.16; Median monthly CPMs ranged from 13.27 to 19.95.
  • High: 19.95 (November 2024); Low: 13.27 (August 2025); Range: 6.68.
  • First-to-last change: down 12.9% (18.46 in October 2024 to 16.08 in September 2025).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 2.40 (≈14.9% of average).
  • Notable movements:
  • November 2024: +8.1% vs October (annual peak).
  • December 2024: −23.0% vs November (sharp correction).
  • March 2025: +16.8% vs February (pre-spring lift).
  • April 2025: −20.9% vs March (pullback).
  • July 2025: −24.0% vs June; August 2025: series low.
  • September 2025: +21.2% vs August (rebound).

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Level: United States Transportation and Logistics averaged 16.16 vs the global 19.80, sitting about 3.64 points below market (≈18% lower) and below the global line every month.
  • Extremes: United States peak 19.95 (Nov 2024) versus global peak 24.67 (Nov 2024). United States low 13.27 (Aug 2025) versus global low 17.97 (Jan 2025).
  • Trend over time: United States fell 12.9% from first to last month; the global series fell 5.0%, indicating a steeper softening in the United States Transportation and Logistics CPMs.
  • Volatility: United States average month-to-month absolute change 2.40 vs global 1.60—more choppy relative to overall trends.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Q4: Both series show a holiday push peaking in November. The global trend remains elevated in December, while the United States series drops more sharply that month.
  • Q1: Globally the lowest month is January; the United States series is also soft in January and February before lifting in March.
  • Summer: The United States displays a pronounced July–August dip (annual low in August), while the global baseline actually rises in August. The United States rebounds in September; globally, September eases from August’s level.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Transportation and Logistics and United States 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 States, advertisers often face higher costs due to high competition and purchasing power. 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 States Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17Presidents' Day
May 26Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth
Jul 4Independence Day
Sep 1Labor Day
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Thanksgiving & Black Friday weekend), December (Christmas), Back-to-school (July–September), Summer travel season (Memorial Day onwards)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, especially in travel and entertainment. Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend triggers massive spikes in retail ad competition. December ad demand typically peaks—retail campaigns require significantly higher budgets. Back-to-school promotions drive increased competition. Juneteenth may see regional engagement rise.

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.