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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits in United Kingdom

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Wine and Spirits in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Wine and Spirits in Great Britain shows consistently below-market cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM), averaging about 87% lower than the global baseline across the same months.
  • Notable seasonality: a spike in November, a sharp dip in December, and a pronounced peak in June, followed by softening through August.
  • High volatility in the selected data (average period-over-period absolute change ≈ 58%) versus a far steadier global trend (~9.6%).
  • From first to last observed month, the selected CPM declines 29%, while the baseline is essentially flat (+0.7%).

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

Selected trend overview (Wine and Spirits, Great Britain)

  • Average CPM: 2.60 across 8 months (Oct 2024–Aug 2025).
  • Median CPM: 2.21.
  • High and low: peak in June 2025 at 5.41; trough in December 2024 at 1.43.
  • First-to-last change: 2.41 in Oct 2024 to 1.71 in Aug 2025 (−29.2%).
  • Volatility: large period-over-period swings (avg absolute change ≈ 58%). Biggest jump from March to June (+168.8%), biggest drop June to July (−55.0%).
  • Seasonal pattern within observed months:
  • Q4: costs rise into November (+53.7% vs October), then dip sharply in December (lowest point).
  • Mid-year: a strong run-up to June’s peak, followed by declines in July and August.

Baseline comparison (global trend on overlapping months)

  • Averages: selected 2.60 vs baseline 20.23. The selected CPM is about 12.8% of the global level (≈ 87% below market).
  • Median: selected 2.21 vs baseline 19.88.
  • Highs/lows: selected high 5.41 (June) vs baseline high 24.67 (November). Selected low 1.43 (December) vs baseline low 17.97 (January).
  • First-to-last change: selected −29.2% vs baseline +0.7% over the same start/end months (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: selected ≈ 58% avg absolute period-over-period change vs baseline ≈ 9.6%, indicating much choppier pricing in the selected segment.
  • Relative positioning by month: the selected CPM is below the global baseline in every overlapping month, ranging from about 72% lower (June) to 93% lower (December).

Seasonal context

  • Baseline seasonality reflects typical Facebook Ads patterns: costs commonly increase in Q4 around holiday periods, with a clear November spike and elevated levels through year‑end before easing into January.
  • Great Britain’s Wine and Spirits follows part of that pattern with a November rise, but diverges with a pronounced December dip and a mid‑year surge culminating in June.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wine and Spirits and Great Britain 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 United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.