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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Manufacturing in United Kingdom

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Manufacturing in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Summary and key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Manufacturing and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend.
  • Great Britain’s Manufacturing click-through-rate (CTR) averages 2.07%, sitting about 17% above the global baseline (1.78%) over the same period.
  • Performance is volatile relative to the market: average month-to-month movement is 0.19 percentage points (pp) for the selection vs 0.05 pp for the baseline (about 4x higher).
  • Clear seasonality: a dip in December followed by strong rebounds in January and especially April; momentum continues into summer with a peak in August.

Selected trend highlights

  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • Average CTR: 2.07%; median: 2.07%.
  • High/low: peak at 2.63% (Aug 2025); low at 1.62% (Dec 2024). Range: 1.01 pp.
  • Trend from first to last month: 1.76% (Oct 2024) to 2.63% (Aug 2025), a +0.86 pp increase (+49%).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 0.19 pp (~9.4% of the mean). Largest monthly increases occurred in:
  • Jan 2025 (+0.45 pp vs Dec 2024)
  • Apr 2025 (+0.47 pp vs Mar 2025)
  • Notable dip: Dec 2024 (-0.16 pp vs Nov 2024).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline period used for comparison: Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • Baseline average CTR: 1.78%; median: 1.74%.
  • Baseline high/low: 2.02% (Aug 2025) and 1.67% (Feb 2025). The baseline continues rising to 2.12% in Sep 2025.
  • Relative positioning: the selected series is above market in 10 of 11 months (December is the only month below), leading by an average of +0.29 pp (~+16.5%).
  • Lead widens through spring/summer, reaching +0.61 pp by Aug 2025.
  • Baseline trend from first to last month (Oct to Aug): +0.26 pp (+14.7%), indicating steadier, gradual growth versus the selection’s stronger climb.
  • Baseline volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 0.05 pp (~2.7% of its mean), much steadier than the selected series.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • December softness: both series show subdued CTR around the December period; the selected data dips to its low in Dec 2024.
  • New Year boost: the selected series rebounds strongly in Jan 2025.
  • Spring lift: a sharp step-up in Apr 2025 aligns with rising engagement into Q2.
  • Summer momentum: sustained gains through Jun–Aug, culminating in the highest CTR in August. The global baseline follows a similar but milder ascent.

Month-by-month notes (selected vs baseline)

  • Below market: Dec 2024 (-0.07 pp).
  • Near parity: Oct 2024 (roughly in line).
  • Above market: all other months, with widening outperformance from Apr through Aug.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Manufacturing and Great Britain 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 United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.