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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits in Canada

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

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry Wine and Spirits and target country Canada compared to the global trend. It is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected data sits well below market: average CPM in June–August 2025 is about 51% lower than the global benchmark for the same months.
  • The selected series shows steep declines month over month, while the global baseline remains steady to slightly up through late summer.
  • Seasonal context from the global view indicates CPMs typically rise in Q4 and ease in Q1; the selected summer window diverges from that pattern with continued declines into August.

Selected data overview (median CPM)

  • Period covered: June–August 2025 (Wine and Spirits, Canada)
  • Average: 9.65
  • High/low: 14.55 (June) / 4.68 (August)
  • First-to-last change: -67.9% (June to August)
  • Month-over-month moves:
  • June → July: -33.2%
  • July → August: -51.9%
  • Volatility:
  • Range (high–low): 9.87 across three months
  • Average absolute MoM change: 42.5% (very elevated)

Notable movement: a pronounced and continuous decline culminating in a sharp August dip to 4.68, the lowest point in the period.

Global baseline context

  • Period covered: October 2024–September 2025 (all industries, all countries)
  • Full-period average: 19.80
  • High/low: 24.67 (November) / 17.97 (January)
  • Seasonal pattern: elevated CPMs in Q4, easing in Q1, with stable-to-firm levels into late summer.
  • Focusing on June–August 2025 to match the selected window:
  • Average: 19.61
  • High/low: 20.47 (August) / 19.14 (July)
  • First-to-last change: +6.5% (June to August)
  • Average absolute MoM change: 3.7% (low volatility)

Head-to-head comparison (selected vs. baseline)

  • Average (Jun–Aug 2025): 9.65 vs. 19.61 → 51% below the global benchmark.
  • Monthly positioning:
  • June 2025: 14.55 vs. 19.22 → 24% below market
  • July 2025: 9.73 vs. 19.14 → 49% below market
  • August 2025: 4.68 vs. 20.47 → 77% below market
  • Trend divergence:
  • Selected: consistent declines across the period.
  • Baseline: slight dip in July followed by an August uptick.
  • Relative volatility:
  • Selected range (9.87) far exceeds baseline range (1.33) for the same months, indicating markedly higher instability in Wine and Spirits ads in Canada during summer 2025.

Seasonal read-through

  • The global dataset shows CPMs typically rise in Q4 (peak in November), soften in Q1, and steady through mid-year. Within this context, the selected series’ sharp summer deterioration is atypical relative to the broader market’s late-summer firmness.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wine and Spirits and Canada 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 Canada, 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.

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Canada Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

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.