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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Consumer Goods in India

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Consumer Goods in India

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Consumer Goods and target country India compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Over the shared period (Oct 2024–Aug 2025), India’s Consumer Goods click-through-rate averages 2.02%, about 13–14% above the global baseline at 1.78% (above market in 8 of 11 months).
  • Volatility is high in India: average month-to-month absolute change is 1.06 percentage points (pp) versus just 0.05 pp globally.
  • Seasonally, India shows a pronounced lift in November and a sharp Q2 whipsaw (May dip, June spike). The global trend is steadier, rising into mid-year and peaking in August.

Selected trend (India, Consumer Goods)

  • Average and median: 2.02% average; 1.97% median.
  • Highs and lows: Peak at 3.14% (June 2025); low at 0.33% (May 2025). Range: 2.81 pp.
  • Start-to-end change: From 2.07% in Oct 2024 to 1.07% in Aug 2025, down 48.1%.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute movement of 1.06 pp. Notable swings:
  • Nov surge: +0.87 pp from October.
  • May collapse: −2.14 pp from April.
  • June rebound: +2.80 pp from May.
  • Seasonal notes: Q4 uplift (Q4 average 2.31%), with a pronounced November spike; sharp variability in Q2; softer results into late summer (1.07% in August).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average and median: Global average 1.78% (median 1.74%) across the same months—India runs above market by 0.24 pp (+13.5%).
  • Highs and lows: Global high at 2.02% (Aug 2025); low at 1.67% (Feb 2025). Range: 0.35 pp, far narrower than India’s 2.81 pp.
  • Start-to-end change: Global trend rises from 1.76% (Oct 2024) to 2.02% (Aug 2025), up 14.7%.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute movement of 0.05 pp, indicating stable, gradual improvement.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Above market in 8 of 11 months (e.g., Nov 2024 at 2.94% vs. 1.74% global; Jun 2025 at 3.14% vs. 1.84%).
  • Below market in Feb, May, and Aug 2025, with August notably 47% below the global level (1.07% vs. 2.02%).

Seasonal patterns and volatility highlights

  • Q4: India’s click-through-rate lifts meaningfully in November, outpacing the global benchmark and indicating stronger pre-holiday engagement locally, while December softens.
  • Q1–Q2: India exhibits whipsaw behavior—an abrupt May dip followed by a June spike—while the global trend slopes steadily upward through spring.
  • Mid-to-late summer: Global click-through-rate peaks in August; India declines to its period low in August, running below average.

Notable monthly movements

  • November 2024: Strong upside in India (2.94%), well above the global 1.74%.
  • May 2025: Sharp dip to 0.33% in India against a steady global 1.79%.
  • June 2025: India rebounds to a cycle high of 3.14% versus 1.84% global.
  • August 2025: India trails the global peak, 1.07% vs. 2.02%.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Consumer Goods and India helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Consumer Goods industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting India, 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. 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. 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.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

What is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.