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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Consumer Goods in New Zealand

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Consumer Goods in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Consumer Goods in New Zealand vs global

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for the Consumer Goods industry in 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.

Key takeaways

  • New Zealand Consumer Goods CTR ran above market overall: 2.13% average vs 1.81% globally (+18%).
  • High volatility locally (average month-to-month shift ~0.25 percentage points) versus a steadier global trend (~0.05 pp).
  • Seasonal pattern: notable dip in November–December, recovery from January, and a strong surge into September.
  • Above the global baseline in 10 of 12 months; slightly below in November and December.

Selected time-series highlights (Consumer Goods, New Zealand)

  • Average CTR: 2.13%; median: 2.12%.
  • High: 2.92% (September 2025). Low: 1.60% (December 2024). Range: 1.32 pp.
  • Change from first to last month: 2.26% (October 2024) to 2.92% (September 2025), a +29.7% rise.
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 0.25 pp, with the largest increase from August to September 2025 (+0.63 pp) and the sharpest drop from October to November 2024 (-0.53 pp).

Notable movements:

  • Q4 2024 softness: October 2.26% fell to November 1.72% and December 1.60%.
  • Consistent recovery: January–June 2025 stabilized between ~1.92% and 2.30%.
  • Late-year lift: July–September 2025 climbed to 2.92%, the period high.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Average CTR: 2.13% (NZ Consumer Goods) vs 1.81% (global), +0.32 pp or +18% above market.
  • Median CTR: 2.12% vs 1.75% globally (+21%).
  • High/low: 2.92% vs 2.12% (both in September 2025); 1.60% vs 1.67% (December 2024 vs February 2025).
  • First-to-last change: +29.7% (selected) vs +20.1% (baseline).

Monthly positioning:

  • Above market in 10/12 months, with the largest outperformance in September 2025 (+38% vs global).
  • Near parity in November 2024 (-1% vs global) and below average in December 2024 (-5%).

Seasonality and volatility

  • Q4 2024: Local CTR averaged 1.86% vs 1.73% globally—above market overall despite a December low.
  • Q1 2025: 2.11% vs 1.70% globally (+24%), indicating a stronger rebound than the global trend.
  • Q2 2025: 2.05% vs 1.78% (+15%); steady and above market.
  • Q3 2025: 2.49% vs 2.01% (+24%); strongest quarter, capped by a September peak.

Overall, New Zealand Consumer Goods CTR is above average and more volatile than the global benchmark, with a clear late-summer/early-fall lift culminating in September and a recurring dip around November–December.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Consumer Goods and New Zealand 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 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. 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.

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 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.