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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits in Australia

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Wine and Spirits in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks summary

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

Key takeaways

  • Wine and Spirits in Australia is materially below market: the average CPM is about 63% lower than the global baseline over the same months.
  • Clear Q4 seasonality: a pronounced spike in November followed by elevated December levels, consistent with holiday advertising patterns; the global baseline shows a similar seasonal peak.
  • Volatility is high in the selected data: average absolute change between reported months is ~6.11, or ~83% of the mean, versus ~2.12 (~11% of the mean) for the global baseline.
  • From October 2024 to June 2025, Australian CPMs rose sharply (+369%), while the global baseline eased slightly (-5%).

Selected data overview (Wine and Spirits, Australia)

  • Period covered: 2024-10 to 2025-06 (reported months: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun).
  • Average CPM: 7.34.
  • High: 15.57 in November 2024.
  • Low: 1.66 in February 2025.
  • First-to-last change: from 1.79 (Oct 2024) to 8.39 (Jun 2025), a +369% increase.
  • Volatility: average absolute change between reported months is 6.11 (about 83% of the mean). The largest jump was Oct→Nov (+13.78; roughly 8.7x), and the largest drop was Jan→Feb (-8.70; about -84%).

Month-by-month highlights:

  • November spike: 15.57, aligning with peak holiday demand.
  • December eased to 9.25, then a slight January uptick to 10.36 (+12% vs. Dec).
  • February trough at 1.66, followed by recovery into March (4.34) and June (8.39).

Comparison to the global baseline

Comparing overlapping months (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun):

  • Baseline average CPM: 20.05 (vs. 7.34 in Australia).
  • Baseline high/low: 24.67 in November 2024; 17.97 in January 2025.
  • Baseline first-to-last change: from 20.32 (Oct 2024) to 19.22 (Jun 2025), a -5% decrease.
  • Baseline volatility: average absolute change 2.12 (~11% of the mean), indicating more stability than the selected series.

Relative positioning:

  • Australia’s CPMs are below market in every overlapping month, ranging from about 37% lower (November 2024) to roughly 91% lower (October 2024).
  • Seasonal pattern alignment: both series peak in November and ease in January, but Australia exhibits deeper dips (notably February) and larger month-to-month swings.

Seasonal context

  • Q4 holiday effect: costs typically increase in Q4; both the selected series and the global baseline peak in November.
  • Early-year normalization: the baseline moderates in January-February, while Australia shows an exaggerated February low before rebounding.

Understanding cost per thousand impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wine and Spirits and Australia 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. For campaigns targeting Australia, advertisers typically see good engagement rates despite moderate costs. 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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Australia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 27Australia Day (observed)
Apr 18‑21Easter weekend
Apr 25Anzac Day
Jun 9King's Birthday
Oct 6Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late December (Christmas and Boxing Day), Early December (Cyber Monday), January (Back-to-school), May (Mother's Day)

Potential Advertising Impact

Ad costs could spike around major holidays, especially Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas. Increased budgets and earlier scheduling may be necessary. Retailers should consider planning promotions around back-to-school and Mother's Day to maximize campaign effectiveness.

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.