Berlin. In the first four months of 2017, Grana Padano’s exports marked a new overall increase of 4.5% during the same period in 2016. Sales in foreign markets grew by 16.1%, which broadly offset the slight curve of 0.2% of whole wheels and pieces. Among the importing countries, Germany maintains its leadership, with a new 6 point increase, followed by France with a + 4%. The UK market also grew by 12%. Germany, France, USA, Switzerland, and UK are the top 5 countries for Grana Padano consumption (9colonne)