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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits in Germany

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

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for Wine and Spirits in Germany compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected dataset contains a single month (October 2024) with a median CPM of 9.80, which is well below market levels.
  • In October 2024, Germany Wine and Spirits CPM was about 52% below the global baseline for the same month (20.32) and roughly 50% below the global 12‑month average (19.80).
  • The global baseline shows clear Q4 seasonality: a spike in November (24.67), elevated December (20.63), then a reset in January (17.97), followed by stable mid‑year levels around 19–20.
  • Baseline volatility is moderate, with an average month‑to‑month swing of about 1.60 and a -5% change from October 2024 to September 2025.

About the metric

Cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) reflects how much advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions. These medians offer a directional benchmark for Facebook Ads costs across markets and time.

Selected time-series overview

  • Scope: Wine and Spirits, Germany.
  • Coverage: 1 month (October 2024).
  • Median CPM: 9.80.
  • Average, high, and low: all 9.80 due to single-month coverage.
  • Volatility and trend: not available with one data point.
  • Notable changes: none observed within the selected series.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Relative level:
  • October 2024: Germany’s 9.80 vs global 20.32 → approximately 52% below market.
  • Against global 12‑month average (19.80): approximately 50% below average.
  • Germany’s October CPM sits below even the global low (17.97 in January 2025), indicating markedly cheaper inventory for that month.
  • Baseline statistics (Oct 2024–Sep 2025):
  • Average: 19.80; high: 24.67 (November 2024); low: 17.97 (January 2025).
  • Month-to-month volatility: average absolute change ≈ 1.60.
  • Change from first to last month: -5% (20.32 to 19.31).

Seasonality and context

  • The global series shows classic seasonality: costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, peaking in November, remain elevated in December, then drop in January before stabilizing through mid‑year.
  • The selected series only contains October, which in the baseline marks the start of the Q4 uptick. While Germany’s Wine and Spirits CPM is far below global in October, there is insufficient local data to confirm a similar seasonal pattern within Germany for this industry.

Summary

For October 2024, Wine and Spirits in Germany shows CPM substantially below market—about half of both the global October level and the global annual average. The global benchmark exhibits a clear Q4 spike and moderate volatility, ending the period slightly lower than it began. Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wine and Spirits and Germany 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 Germany, 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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Germany Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Oct 3German Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)

Potential Advertising Impact

Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.

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.