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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Manufacturing in France

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Manufacturing in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Scope: This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Manufacturing in France compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Relative level: France Manufacturing averages 1.70% click-through-rate (CTR) versus a 1.78% global baseline over the same months—about 4% below market.
  • Volatility: Month-to-month movement is high in the selection (average absolute change 0.33 percentage points) versus a much smoother global trend (0.05 p.p.), indicating a roughly 7x higher volatility.
  • Seasonality: CTR troughs in December and again in August, with a pronounced recovery through spring and a peak in July. The global baseline rises steadily into summer.
  • Trend: From the first to the last observed month, the selection declines 39.7%, whereas the global baseline rises 14.7%.

Overview and methodology

  • Metric: click-through-rate (CTR).
  • Selection: Manufacturing industry in France (FR).
  • Baseline: global benchmark across all industries/countries.
  • Period overlap used for comparison: Oct 2024–Aug 2025 to ensure a like-for-like read.

Selected trend highlights

  • Average: 1.70% CTR across Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High: 2.17% in Jul 2025.
  • Low: 0.98% in Dec 2024.
  • Range: 1.18 percentage points (0.98% to 2.17%).
  • Change first-to-last: from 2.07% (Oct 2024) to 1.25% (Aug 2025), a 39.7% decrease.
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 0.33 p.p.
  • Notable moves:
  • Sharp dip in Dec 2024 (-1.02 p.p. vs Nov).
  • Strong rebound into spring: Apr +0.59 p.p. vs Mar; sustained strength through Jul.
  • Another sharp decline in Aug 2025 (-0.92 p.p. vs Jul).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average level: 1.70% (selection) vs 1.78% (baseline) → slightly below average.
  • Highs/lows (overlap window):
  • Baseline high: 2.02% (Aug 2025) vs selection high: 2.17% (Jul 2025).
  • Baseline low: 1.67% (Feb 2025) vs selection low: 0.98% (Dec 2024).
  • Volatility: selection 0.33 p.p. vs baseline 0.05 p.p. average monthly swing → selection is far more variable.
  • Directional change: baseline climbs +14.7% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025; selection falls -39.7% over the same span.
  • Month-by-month positioning: the selection is above market in 6 of 11 months (Oct–Nov, Apr–Jul) and materially below in Dec–Mar and Aug. The largest underperformance occurs in Aug 2025 (1.25% vs 2.02%, ~38% below baseline).

Seasonality and pattern read

  • In this dataset, CTR softens in December and again in August, with strength building from early spring through mid-summer. The global benchmark trends upward more steadily from late Q1 through Q3.

Monthly notes (selection vs baseline)

  • Oct–Nov 2024: Above market by 15–17%.
  • Dec 2024–Mar 2025: Below market by 16–42%, with the nadir in December.
  • Apr–Jul 2025: Above market by 12–20%, peaking in July at 2.17%.
  • Aug 2025: Drops to 1.25%, 38% below the global 2.02%.

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

France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.