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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Retail in Brazil

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Retail in Brazil

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Retail and target country Brazil compared to the global trend, and the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Retail in Brazil ran above market most of the period: average click-through-rate was 2.81% vs 1.74% for the global baseline across overlapping months (+61%).
  • Volatility was high in the selected data, with large month-to-month swings (average absolute change of 1.43 percentage points, or ~68% relative), driven by a sharp May spike and an April dip. The global baseline was steady by comparison (~0.05 points average change, ~2.6% relative).
  • From the first month (Oct 2024) to the last available month (Jul 2025), selected click-through-rate rose by +20%, versus +7.9% for the baseline.
  • Seasonal patterns in this window show a late-year lift into November, a December cooldown, a trough in April, and a pronounced jump in May; the global trend rises gradually through mid-year and continues higher into Q3.

Context and scope

  • Metric: click-through-rate
  • Selection: Retail in Brazil (compared to the global baseline, all industries/countries)
  • Period coverage: Oct 2024 to Jul 2025 for the selected series (June not present); baseline available Oct 2024 to Sep 2025. Comparisons use overlapping months.

Selected trend overview

  • Average: 2.81% (9 months)
  • High: 5.93% in May 2025
  • Low: 1.36% in April 2025
  • Range: 4.57 percentage points
  • First-to-last change: 2.74% in Oct 2024 to 3.29% in Jul 2025 (+20%)
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-over-month change: 1.43 points (~68% relative)
  • Largest spike: April to May (+4.57 points, +336%)
  • Largest drop: May to July (-2.64 points, -44.5%)
  • Notable monthly movements:
  • November rose vs October (3.51% vs 2.74%), followed by a December pullback (2.06%)
  • Stable around ~2.1% in January before softening in February (1.82%)
  • April marked the low (1.36%), then a sharp jump in May (5.93%), retracing by July (3.29%)

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average (overlapping months): 1.74% baseline vs 2.81% selected (+61% above market)
  • High/low (overlapping months): 1.90% high in Jul 2025; 1.67% low in Feb 2025; range 0.23 points (much tighter than selected)
  • First-to-last change (Oct 2024 to Jul 2025): +7.9% baseline vs +20% selected
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-over-month change: ~0.05 points (~2.6% relative), indicating a smooth, gradual rise
  • Relative positioning by month: the selected series was above the global baseline in 8 of 9 observed months (below only in April)
  • Broader baseline context: the global trend continues to edge up beyond the overlap, reaching 2.12% by September 2025.

Seasonality and timing

  • Within the period, the selected series shows a late-year lift into November, a December dip, softening through early Q2, and a pronounced May spike, with partial normalization by July.
  • The global baseline displays a gradual, persistent uptrend from February through late summer, a pattern often seen around mid-year demand.

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

Brazil Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Mar 3–4Carnival
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Tiradentes Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 19Corpus Christi
Sep 7Independence Day
Oct 12Our Lady of Aparecida (Children's Day)
Nov 2All Souls' Day
Nov 15Republic Proclamation Day
Nov 20Black Awareness Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

December (Christmas), Late November (Black Friday), Children's Day (Oct 12)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Carnival and Independence Day due to increased social activity. Children's Day (Oct 12) and Black Friday could see sharp spikes in competition. December (Christmas) may surge e‑commerce traffic, prompting high CPMs. Extended holiday weekends could shift ad engagement patterns.

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.