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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits in Italy

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

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Scope: This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry Wine and Spirits and target country Italy compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Data availability: No monthly CPM observations were available for Wine and Spirits in Italy in the selected period, so direct benchmarking versus the global baseline cannot be computed.
  • Global pattern: The global CPM baseline averaged 19.80 across the period, peaking in November 2024 (24.67) and bottoming in January 2025 (17.97). Overall levels eased by about 5.0% from October 2024 to September 2025.
  • Seasonality: Strong Q4 surge (holiday period) followed by a January dip; mid-year CPMs were relatively steady with a mild uptick in August.

What this analysis covers

This report summarizes Facebook Ads benchmarks for cost-per-thousand-impressions, focusing on Wine and Spirits in Italy versus the global baseline. Because the selected dataset contains no monthly values, the global series is used to contextualize expected seasonal movements and typical volatility.

Selected dataset overview (Wine and Spirits, Italy)

  • Status: No selected_data points available for the time window provided.
  • As a result, averages, highs/lows, and volatility metrics for Italy’s Wine and Spirits cannot be computed here.
  • Interpretation: Any relative positioning (above market, below average, or in line with overall trends) cannot be determined without observed months.

Global baseline CPM trend

  • Average of monthly medians: 19.80
  • High: 24.67 in November 2024 (largest spike of the year)
  • Low: 17.97 in January 2025
  • Range: 6.70 (from 17.97 to 24.67)
  • First-to-last change: down 4.98% from October 2024 (20.32) to September 2025 (19.31)

Quarter-by-quarter progression underscores seasonality:

  • Q4 2024 (Oct–Dec) average: 21.88, elevated by a sharp November increase (+21.4% vs. October).
  • Q1 2025 (Jan–Mar) average: 18.50, the softest quarter, driven by January’s low.
  • Q2 2025 (Apr–Jun) average: 19.19, a modest rebound.
  • Q3 2025 (Jul–Sep) average: 19.64, steady with a slight lift in August (20.47).

Volatility and seasonal signals

  • Month-to-month volatility (global): average absolute change of 1.60 points.
  • Biggest swing: October → November 2024 (+4.35).
  • Most stable move: June → July 2025 (-0.07).
  • Seasonal pattern: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, then normalize in January. The mid-year period (Q2–Q3) is comparatively stable with mild undulations and a late-summer uptick.

Relative positioning vs. global baseline

  • Because no Wine and Spirits data for Italy is present, relative positioning cannot be assigned (above market, below average, or in line with overall trends). The global benchmarks suggest what CPM patterns marketers commonly experience, but a direct comparison requires observed months for Italy.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wine and Spirits and Italy 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 Italy, 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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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.