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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Wine and Spirits

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CPM benchmark summary (Oct 2024–Sep 2025)

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

Main takeaways

  • Overall level: Wine and Spirits CPM averaged 13.81, about 30% below the global baseline average of 19.80—consistently below market.
  • Highs and lows: Peak at 21.27 in November; trough at 6.63 in June. Baseline peaked at 24.67 (November) and bottomed at 17.97 (January).
  • Trend over time: From October to September, Wine and Spirits CPM fell 14.0% (15.56 to 13.38), versus a 5.0% decline for the baseline—steeper softening than market.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute move was 3.18 for Wine and Spirits vs 1.60 for the baseline—nearly 2x more volatile.
  • Seasonality: Elevated CPM in Q4; sharp dip from April through July; recovery in August–September. This aligns with typical holiday-period increases and mid-year softness.

Selected segment trends

  • Average: 13.81 across the year.
  • High/low: 21.27 (November) and 6.63 (June).
  • Percent change: -14.0% from first to last month.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 3.18.
  • Notable movements:
  • October → November: +36.7% surge (15.56 to 21.27).
  • March → April: -57.8% drop (20.44 to 8.63), the sharpest single-month shift.
  • August → September: +44.3% rebound (9.27 to 13.38).
  • Seasonal shape: Higher CPMs in Q4 (Oct–Dec average 18.36), pronounced trough in Q2 (Apr–Jun average 7.92), gradual rebuild in late summer.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Relative level: Wine and Spirits CPM averaged 13.81 vs 19.80 globally (about 30% below market).
  • Peaks and troughs: November peak was lower than market (21.27 vs 24.67). June low (6.63) fell far below the baseline’s yearly low (17.97).
  • Month positioning: Below baseline in 10 of 12 months; briefly above in February (+11.7% vs baseline) and March (+5.2%).
  • Seasonal comparison:
  • Q4: 18.36 vs 21.88 baseline (≈16% lower).
  • Q2: 7.92 vs 19.19 baseline (≈59% lower).
  • Q3: 9.90 vs 19.64 baseline (≈50% lower).
  • Slope and stability: Wine and Spirits declined faster (-14.0% vs -5.0%) and showed nearly double the month-to-month volatility (3.18 vs 1.60), indicating a more variable pricing environment than the global trend.

Seasonality and notable shifts

  • Q4 uptick: CPMs rose into November and remained elevated through December, consistent with holiday-driven demand.
  • Mid-year softness: A pronounced reset from April through July, bottoming in June, then rebuilding into September.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wine and Spirits and All countries available 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 Wine and Spirits industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

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.