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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Hardware and Networking in Italy

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Hardware and Networking in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Hardware and Networking in Italy vs. global

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Hardware and Networking and target country Italy 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

  • Overall level: Italy’s Hardware and Networking click-through-rate (CTR) averages 0.69% across available months, about 62% below the global baseline average of 1.78% for the same period—consistently below market.
  • Trend direction: Selected data declines from 1.08% (Oct 2024) to 0.60% (Aug 2025), a -44.5% change, while the global baseline rises +14.7% over the same span.
  • Volatility: Period-to-period moves in the selected series average ~45% in absolute terms, far more volatile than the global trend (~3%).
  • Seasonality: The selected series falls through Q4 2024, reaches a trough in May 2025, then partially recovers into summer. Globally, CTRs steadily climb into late summer and early fall, peaking in September.

Selected series highlights (Hardware and Networking, Italy)

  • Average: 0.69% (Oct 2024–Aug 2025; no April data point in the series).
  • High: 1.08% in October 2024.
  • Low: 0.44% in May 2025.
  • Range: 0.64 percentage points.
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 cooling: Oct to Dec 2024 drops from 1.08% to 0.65% (-40%).
  • Sharp swings in early 2025: Jan to Feb (-54.8%), Feb to Mar (+68.0%).
  • Spring trough: May 2025 at 0.44%, followed by a June rebound to 0.77% (+75.4%).
  • End of period: 0.60% in Aug 2025 (still -44.5% vs. first month).

These patterns indicate a CTR that is low and choppy, with sizable month-to-month swings and a mid-year low before a modest summer stabilization.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level comparison (overlapping months): 0.69% (Italy, Hardware and Networking) vs. 1.78% (global), a 1.09 percentage point gap; the selected market is below average throughout.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Selected high: 1.08% (Oct 2024) vs. global 2.02% (Aug 2025 in overlap; global overall peak 2.12% in Sep 2025).
  • Selected low: 0.44% (May 2025) vs. global low 1.67% (Feb 2025).
  • Trajectory:
  • Selected: -44.5% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025.
  • Global: +14.7% across the same months (and +20% through Sep 2025).
  • Volatility:
  • Selected average absolute period-to-period change ~45%.
  • Global ~2.7% over the same transitions—much steadier.

Seasonal perspective

  • The selected market shows a late-year softening (Q4) and a pronounced May trough before a summer lift.
  • The global benchmark trends upward from late winter through Q3, with levels strongest in late summer/early fall.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking and Italy 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 Hardware and Networking industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Italy, 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.

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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.