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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits in United States

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

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

  • The United States Wine and Spirits CPM averaged $14.24 from Oct-2024 to Sep-2025, about 28% below the global baseline average of $19.80 (below market).
  • Clear Q4 seasonality: a November spike to $22.51, followed by a softer December; after March, CPMs compressed sharply to single digits in April–June before partially recovering by September.
  • Volatility was elevated: average month-to-month absolute change was $3.05 (≈20.5%); nearly double the baseline’s $1.60 (≈7.7%).
  • First-to-last-month trend declined 18% (October 2024 to September 2025), versus a 5% decline globally.
  • The category briefly ran above market in February–March 2025; every other month was below the global trend.

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

United States Wine and Spirits CPM trend highlights

  • Average CPM: $14.24 across 12 months.
  • High/low: peak at $22.51 in November 2024; trough at $7.63 in June 2025. Range = $14.88.
  • Start-to-end: $16.38 in October 2024 to $13.38 in September 2025 (−18%).
  • Notable moves:
  • November surge: +$6.13 vs October (+37%).
  • Sharp spring reset: March to April −$10.11 (−51%), with the April–June average at $8.82.
  • Late-summer rebound: August to September +$4.32 (+48%).
  • Seasonality: Q4 uplift (Oct–Dec avg $19.32), then a marked dip in April–June before gradual recovery into Q3 (Jul–Sep avg $10.22).

Global baseline benchmarks for context

  • Average CPM: $19.80.
  • High/low: peak $24.67 in November 2024; low $17.97 in January 2025. Range = $6.70.
  • Start-to-end: $20.32 in October 2024 to $19.31 in September 2025 (−5%).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change $1.60 (≈7.7%).
  • Seasonality: pronounced rise in November, mild pullback in December–January, then relatively stable $18–$20 through the rest of the period.

How the United States Wine and Spirits category compares to the global trend

  • Level: consistently below average overall (−28% vs global mean). September 2025 closed at $13.38 vs $19.31 globally (≈31% below market).
  • Peaks and troughs: the U.S. category’s peak ($22.51) sat ~9% below the global peak; its low ($7.63) was far lower than the global low (−$10.34 difference).
  • Volatility: materially more volatile than the baseline (range more than 2× wider; month-to-month swings roughly 2× larger).
  • Seasonal pattern: both series show a Q4 spike—costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods—yet the U.S. Wine and Spirits category shows a much steeper post-Q1 compression (April–June average ≈54% below the global baseline for the same window).
  • Relative positioning by month: briefly above market in February ($19.64 vs $18.09) and March ($19.79 vs $19.44); below market in all other months.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wine and Spirits and United States 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 States, advertisers often face higher costs due to high competition and purchasing power. 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 States Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17Presidents' Day
May 26Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth
Jul 4Independence Day
Sep 1Labor Day
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Thanksgiving & Black Friday weekend), December (Christmas), Back-to-school (July–September), Summer travel season (Memorial Day onwards)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, especially in travel and entertainment. Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend triggers massive spikes in retail ad competition. December ad demand typically peaks—retail campaigns require significantly higher budgets. Back-to-school promotions drive increased competition. Juneteenth may see regional engagement rise.

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.