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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Hardware and Networking in New Zealand

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Hardware and Networking in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, New Zealand’s hardware and networking Facebook Ads click-through-rate (CTR) sits below the global baseline on average (1.35% vs 1.78%), indicating below‑market performance for most months.
  • The selected series is volatile, with a clear outlier: a July 2025 spike to 4.85% (about 8.3x month over month), followed by a normalization to 1.89% in August.
  • Apart from July, the New Zealand series is relatively tight (0.58%–1.13%) and typically 44% below the baseline average.
  • Seasonality is visible in both series: softer CTRs through late Q4 and early Q1, then a steady global build into summer, with the global high in August. The New Zealand series mirrors this trajectory but with a pronounced June dip and the July surge.

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

Overview of the selected CTR trend

  • Period average: 1.35%; median: 0.98%.
  • High/low: 4.85% (Jul 2025) and 0.58% (Jun 2025); range: 4.27 percentage points.
  • First-to-last change: from 0.98% (Oct 2024) to 1.89% (Aug 2025), a +0.91 pp increase (+93%).
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 0.90 pp.
  • Excluding the July spike and its August normalization: 0.22 pp, indicating moderate month-to-month movement in typical months.
  • Notable moves:
  • Decline through Q4 2024 (0.98% → 0.78%).
  • Lift in Jan 2025 (1.07%) followed by a February pullback (0.76%) and March–April recovery (1.12%–1.13%).
  • A two-month slide into June (0.58%), then a July surge to 4.85%, and a retracement to 1.89% in August.

Global baseline context

  • Period average: 1.78%; high: 2.02% (Aug 2025); low: 1.67% (Feb 2025).
  • First-to-last change (Oct → Aug): +0.26 pp (+15%).
  • Volatility: low and steady with an average month-to-month absolute change of 0.05 pp.
  • Seasonal shape: slight softening from October into February, followed by a consistent rise from March to August.

How New Zealand compares with the global baseline

  • Overall position: below market. The selected average is ~24% lower than the global average (1.35% vs 1.78%). Excluding the July outlier, the selected average drops to 0.99%—about 44% below the baseline.
  • Month-by-month: below the global benchmark in 10 of 11 observed months.
  • Largest underperformance: June 2025 at 0.58% vs 1.84% globally (≈68% below).
  • Only above-market month: July 2025, where 4.85% exceeds 1.90% globally by ~155%.
  • Near parity: August 2025 at 1.89% vs 2.02% globally (≈7% below).
  • Stability: the global series shows smooth, incremental gains into late summer; the New Zealand series follows a similar contour but with deeper mid-year softness and one pronounced spike.

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Q4 softness: both series ease from October into December.
  • Early-year reset: February is a low point globally and locally.
  • Late-spring to summer build: the baseline rises steadily from March through August; New Zealand broadly follows, though June dips more sharply before the July spike.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking 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 Hardware and Networking 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.