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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Retail in Spain

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Retail in Spain

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, Retail in Spain shows a click-through-rate that is above market for most of the period analyzed.
  • Average click-through-rate for Retail in Spain is 2.62%, versus a 1.78% global baseline (+0.84 percentage points; about 47% higher).
  • Volatility is significantly higher in Spain: average month-to-month movement is 0.53pp versus 0.05pp globally (~11x more volatile).
  • Seasonality stands out: a sharp surge in June–July (peaking at 4.18%) followed by a steep August dip (1.79%). Q4 uplift is modest compared with the summer peak.
  • In 10 of 11 months, Retail in Spain sits above the global baseline; August is the only month slightly below.

What this report covers

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Retail and target country Spain compared to the global trend. It summarizes monthly medians and highlights seasonality, volatility, highs/lows, and how Spain compares to the global benchmark for the same months.

Retail in Spain: trend overview

  • Period: Oct 2024–Aug 2025
  • Average: 2.62%
  • High: 4.18% (Jul 2025)
  • Low: 1.79% (Aug 2025)
  • First-to-last change: 2.05% (Oct 2024) to 1.79% (Aug 2025) = −12.6%
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of 0.53 percentage points; range of 2.38pp (from 1.79% to 4.18%)

Notable movements:

  • Q4: Nov lifts to 2.58%, then moderates in Dec (2.29%) and Jan (2.21%).
  • Spring stability: Feb–May holds around 2.55–2.59%.
  • Summer spike: strong gains in Jun (+0.82pp) and Jul (+0.78pp) to 4.18%.
  • August reset: a sharp −2.38pp drop to 1.79%.

Comparison to the global baseline

Using the same Oct 2024–Aug 2025 window:

  • Global average: 1.78% (low 1.67% in Feb; high 2.02% in Aug).
  • Direction: steady climb from 1.76% (Oct) to 2.02% (Aug) = +14.7%.
  • Volatility: modest, with a 0.05pp average month-to-month change.

How Spain compares:

  • Level: consistently above market in 10/11 months; Spain’s peak (4.18%) is about 2.35× the global average.
  • Spread: Spain’s range (2.38pp) is much wider than global’s (0.35pp from Feb to Aug).
  • Direction: while the global trend rises steadily into late summer, Spain shows a pronounced June–July surge and a sharper August pullback, landing slightly below the global level only in August (1.79% vs 2.02%).

Additional context:

  • Globally, the rising pattern continues into September (2.12%), reinforcing a gradual upward trajectory, whereas Spain’s data ends in August.

Seasonality and patterns

  • Holiday period: Spain sees a November lift but does not sustain a large Q4 spike; performance normalizes in Dec–Jan.
  • Mid-year strength: the strongest click-through-rate period for Spain is early summer (Jun–Jul), far outpacing the global baseline.
  • Late-summer softness: August marks the local trough, contrasting with a higher global reading.

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

Spain Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 17Maundy Thursday (some regions)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (some regions)
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Oct 13National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Mid-August (summer promotions), December (Christmas & post-Christmas sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and May Day, particularly for travel and tourism campaigns. 'Puentes' (bridge days) could reduce weekday inventory while pre-holiday traffic boosts media consumption. Black Friday typically marks sharp rises in retail competition. Late December brings peak ad volumes and e‑commerce CPM spikes.

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.