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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits in New Zealand

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Wine and Spirits in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions trends for industry Wine and Spirits and target country New Zealand compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • No selected-data records are available for Wine and Spirits in New Zealand over the period, so in-market CPM highlights and a direct comparison to the global baseline cannot be calculated.
  • The global baseline shows clear seasonality: CPM peaks in November and dips in January, with relatively stable costs from spring through late summer.
  • Baseline volatility is moderate, with average month-to-month movement of about 1.60 (roughly 8% of the average level).

Scope and dataset

  • Metric: cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM)
  • Industry: Wine and Spirits
  • Country: New Zealand
  • Timeframe covered by the baseline: Oct 2024–Sep 2025

Selected segment: Wine and Spirits in New Zealand

  • Data availability: No monthly median CPM data points were captured for this selection. As a result, averages, highs/lows, volatility, and percentage-change metrics for the selected segment cannot be computed for this period.

Global baseline CPM benchmarks

  • Average CPM: 19.80
  • Median CPM: 19.38
  • High: 24.67 in Nov 2024 (about 24.6% above the baseline average)
  • Low: 17.97 in Jan 2025 (about 9.2% below the baseline average)
  • First-to-last change: from 20.32 in Oct 2024 to 19.31 in Sep 2025, a decrease of approximately 5.0%
  • Range (high–low): 6.70
  • Month-to-month movement:
  • Largest increase: +4.35 from Oct to Nov 2024
  • Largest decrease: −4.04 from Nov to Dec 2024
  • Average absolute change: 1.60 across the period
  • Directionality: 5 increases and 6 decreases across 11 intervals

Seasonal patterns and volatility

  • Q4 effect: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods. The Q4 average (Oct–Dec) is 21.88, notably higher than Q1’s 18.50, a difference of roughly 18%.
  • Post-holiday normalization: A marked dip occurs in January (17.97), followed by a steady recovery into March (19.44) and generally stable CPMs between 19 and 20 through late summer (May–Sep).
  • Overall volatility: Moderate. Movements average about 1.60 month-to-month, indicating relatively consistent pricing outside of the Q4 spike and the January trough.

Relative positioning vs. market

  • With no in-market data for Wine and Spirits in New Zealand during this period, relative positioning versus the global baseline (above market, below average, or in line) cannot be determined.
  • The global trend provides the contextual backdrop: elevated CPMs around November, a correction in January, and a stable band near 19–20 for much of the remaining months.

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

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.