According to the World Economic Outlook Update published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the OECD in January 2025, global economic growth in 2024 was 3.2%. The economic momentum recorded in the global economy in 2023 continued in the first quarter of 2024. While the IMF still expected growth of 3.1% in January 2024, the forecast was raised slightly to 3.2% in April and remained unchanged in the forecasts made in summer and autumn for global economic growth in 2024. In contrast, the IMF raised its forecast for the United States during the year and downgraded its forecast for other advanced economies, particularly the major European countries, including Germany. In the emerging and developing countries, production interruptions and faltering transport of raw materials (especially oil), conflicts, civil unrest and extreme weather events led to more negative assessments. Increased demand for semiconductors and electronics, fuelled by significant investments in artificial intelligence by emerging Asian countries, strengthened growth and offset corresponding downward corrections. Despite the different economic and income trends in the individual countries and sectors, the global economy remains robust. Declining inflation is having a positive effect on real incomes. However, the consumer climate in many countries is still weaker than before the pandemic.

Europe remains Uzin Utz's most important sales market, accounting for 82.0% of sales in 2024. According to the European Commission, the European Union achieved GDP growth of 0.9% in 2024. The euro area recorded growth of 0.8%. This means that the EU economy is returning to slight growth after a long period of stagnation.