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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Retail in Philippines

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Retail in Philippines

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 Philippines compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The Philippines Retail median click-through-rate averaged 2.35%, sitting about 32% above the global baseline average of 1.78% across the same months.
  • Seasonal pattern observed: CTR peaked in November, dipped through December–February, then rebounded March–May, softened in early summer, and ticked up again in August.
  • Volatility was notably higher in the Philippines series, with average month-to-month changes of 0.36 percentage points versus 0.05 for the global baseline.

Metric analyzed

  • Metric: click-through-rate (CTR), monthly medians
  • Period covered: Oct 2024–Aug 2025
  • Scope: Retail in the Philippines compared to a global baseline

Selected data trend

  • Average: 2.35%
  • High: 3.10% (Nov 2024)
  • Low: 1.51% (Feb 2025)
  • First to last change: 3.00% (Oct 2024) to 2.16% (Aug 2025), a decrease of 0.84 percentage points (-28%).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 0.36 percentage points; range across the period was 1.59 percentage points.
  • Notable moves:
  • Sharp drop from November to December (-1.21 pp), continuing to the trough in February.
  • Strong rebound from February to March (+1.07 pp).
  • Gradual easing from May to July, with a small uptick in August.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average: 1.78% baseline vs 2.35% selected (+0.58 pp), meaning the Philippines Retail CTR ran above market overall.
  • High/Low:
  • Baseline high: 2.02% (Aug 2025); baseline low: 1.67% (Feb 2025).
  • The selected series’ high (3.10%) and low (1.51%) were both more extreme than the baseline, indicating wider swings.
  • Volatility: baseline average month-to-month absolute change was 0.05 pp, versus 0.36 pp for the selected series (about 7.5x higher variability).
  • Direction of travel:
  • Baseline increased steadily from 1.76% (Oct) to 2.02% (Aug), up 0.26 pp (+15%).
  • Philippines Retail decreased over the same span, despite mid-period rebounds.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Above market in 10 of 11 months, with only February slipping below the global median (1.51% vs 1.67%).

Seasonality and pattern reading

  • The Philippines Retail series showed a November peak followed by a December–February dip, a spring recovery (March–May), then modest softening into early Q3 before a late-summer lift in August.
  • The global baseline trended gradually upward, with smaller fluctuations and a late-summer high in August.

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

Philippines Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 29Chinese New Year
Apr 9Day of Valor
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 19Black Saturday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 6Eid'l Adha
Jun 12Independence Day
Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day
Aug 25National Heroes Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 30Bonifacio Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 24Christmas Eve
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 30Rizal Day
Dec 31New Year's Eve

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas and Rizal Day), June–August (Independence Day and National Heroes Day), Chinese New Year (January) and Eid observances

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Chinese New Year, Eid, and Independence Day for food, gifts, and travel categories. Late November–December retail campaigns see strong competition and elevated CPMs. Long weekend holidays could reduce weekday ad inventory while weekend awareness campaigns benefit from higher media consumption.

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.