In 2001, four countries represented 99% of total GM surface (3) :
- The United States 68%
- Argentina 22%
- Canada 6%
- China 3%
In 2003, the countries that represented 99% of gobal transgenic gcrops were (1) :
- The United States 63%
- Argentina 21%
- Canada 6%
- Brazil 4%
- China 4%
- South Africa 1%
In 2005, approximately 8.5 million farmers in 21 countries grew transgenic crops (3).
It was estimated that by the year 2006, in the U.S. 89% of soybeans, 83% of cotton, and 61% maize would be of genetically modified varieties (3).
The above graph shows a growing trend and increase in global use of transgenic crops. The adoption of GM crops has been most rapid in the United States (partly becuase of the lax regulations regarding labelling and traceability) where there has been a 27 fold increase in a span of 8 years (19).
