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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Manufacturing in United States

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Manufacturing in United States

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Manufacturing and target country United States compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall performance is in line with the global baseline: average click-through-rate of 1.811% vs 1.806% globally (+0.3% relative).
  • Strong seasonal lift in late summer: CTR climbs sharply from July to September, peaking in September 2025 (2.395%), well above the global peak (2.116%).
  • Volatility is higher than the global trend: average month-to-month change of 0.117 percentage points vs 0.053 globally (about 2.2x more variable).
  • First-to-last month growth is stronger than the global trend: +34.9% vs +20.1%.

What the selected time series shows

  • Average: 1.811% across Oct 2024–Sep 2025.
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 2.395% in September 2025.
  • Low: 1.647% in November 2024.
  • Range: 0.749 points.
  • Trend and notable moves:
  • Early dip in November (−7.2% vs October), mild recovery in December.
  • Stabilization in Q1 2025, with February at 1.787%.
  • Mixed Q2; May is a local low (1.653%).
  • Strong run-up in Q3: +12.7% in August and +16.1% in September.
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month move of 0.117 points (about 6% of the series average).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Averages: 1.811% (selected) vs 1.806% (global). The selected series sits slightly above market overall.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Global low: 1.674% in February 2025.
  • Global high: 2.116% in September 2025.
  • The selected series exceeds the global peak by 0.279 points in September (above market).
  • Month-over-month variability:
  • Selected: 0.117 points average absolute change.
  • Global: 0.053 points. The selected data is notably more volatile.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market in 6 of 12 months (Oct, Jan, Feb, Apr, Aug, Sep).
  • Below market in 6 of 12 months (Nov, Dec, Mar, May, Jun, Jul).
  • Largest underperformance vs global: May (−0.137 points).
  • Largest outperformance: September (+0.279 points).
  • First-to-last month change:
  • Selected: +34.9% (1.775% to 2.395%).
  • Global: +20.1% (1.762% to 2.116%).
  • The selected series accelerates more sharply into late summer.

Seasonal patterns to note

  • Both series show subdued CTR in late Q4 (notably November–December) and a clear ramp beginning in spring.
  • The selected series mirrors the global upswing but with a sharper Q3 surge, culminating in an above-market peak in September.
  • This aligns with typical Facebook Ads seasonality where engagement often strengthens mid–late summer, while Q4 can be mixed due to holiday competition dynamics.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Manufacturing and United States 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 States, advertisers often face higher costs due to high competition and purchasing power. 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.

United States Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17Presidents' Day
May 26Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth
Jul 4Independence Day
Sep 1Labor Day
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Thanksgiving & Black Friday weekend), December (Christmas), Back-to-school (July–September), Summer travel season (Memorial Day onwards)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, especially in travel and entertainment. Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend triggers massive spikes in retail ad competition. December ad demand typically peaks—retail campaigns require significantly higher budgets. Back-to-school promotions drive increased competition. Juneteenth may see regional engagement rise.

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.