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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Retail in Israel

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Retail in Israel

October 2024 - October 2025

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CLICK-THROUGH-RATE benchmarks for Facebook Ads — Retail in Israel vs global baseline

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Retail and target country Israel compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • Retail in Israel is consistently below market: average click-through-rate (CTR) of 1.38% vs a global average of 1.78% across the same months (≈22% below the global baseline).
  • Highs and lows: Israel peaked at 1.66% (Oct 2024) and bottomed at 0.91% (Apr 2025). The global series ranged from 1.67% (Feb 2025) to 2.02% (Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: Israel shows higher month-to-month variability (average absolute change ≈0.23 points, ~17% of its mean) versus the steadier global trend (≈0.05 points, ~3% of its mean).
  • Directional change: Israel slipped slightly from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025 (-1.8%), while the global baseline rose +14.7% over the same span.
  • Seasonal signals: Israel’s CTR softened into December, hit a sharp dip in April, then recovered into summer. The global trend generally climbed from late Q1 into Q3 and continued to 2.12% by September 2025.

Selected dataset overview: Retail in Israel

  • Period covered: Oct 2024 to Aug 2025 (11 months).
  • Average monthly median CTR: 1.38%.
  • High: 1.66% in Oct 2024; Low: 0.91% in Apr 2025; Range: 0.76 points.
  • Notable moves:
  • Largest drop: Mar → Apr 2025, -0.60 points (1.51% to 0.91%).
  • Largest rebound: Apr → May 2025, +0.47 points (0.91% to 1.37%).
  • Trend from first to last month: 1.66% → 1.63%, a modest -1.8% decline.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Average level: 1.38% (Israel Retail) vs 1.78% (global), a gap of -0.40 points.
  • Highs/lows:
  • Global high: 2.02% in Aug 2025; low: 1.67% in Feb 2025; range: 0.35 points.
  • Volatility:
  • Israel: average month-to-month absolute change ≈0.23 points.
  • Global: average month-to-month absolute change ≈0.05 points.
  • Month-by-month positioning (Oct 2024–Aug 2025): Israel trails the global CTR every month, with the smallest gap in Oct 2024 (-0.10 points) and the largest in Apr 2025 (-0.81 points).
  • Directionally, the global series rose steadily from late Q1 through summer (+14.7% from Oct 2024 to Aug 2025), while Israel’s series recovered after April but remained below market levels.

Seasonality and timing patterns

  • Q4 softness: Israel’s CTR eased from October into December (1.66% → 1.20%), consistent with the idea that holiday periods often reshape auction dynamics and engagement patterns.
  • Spring inflection: The global baseline began a steady climb from February; Israel showed a sharp April dip before rebounding through summer.
  • Summer strength: Both series were stronger by mid-to-late summer, with global CTR peaking in August (and continuing to 2.12% in September).

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Retail and Israel 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 Israel, 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.

Israel Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Apr 13–19Passover
May 1Independence Day
Jun 2Shavuot
Sep 23–24Rosh Hashanah
Oct 2Yom Kippur
Oct 7–14Sukkot

Key Shopping Season

Passover (April), Sukkot and Fall holidays (Sept–Oct), Hanukkah (December)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Passover as consumers prepare homes and plan meals. Fall holiday cluster may see media consumption fluctuate—consumers often offline during holidays, but prior week advertising demand may peak. Yom HaAtzmaut might spark tourism and leisure engagement. Hanukkah could drive e‑commerce CPMs for toys and electronics.

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.